hifimaniac
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| KUHL tube treatment - is this black smoke???? Call Charles at Crygenics International in Scottdale, AZ and discuss the benefits of a cryo treatment. He treats products from many tube and cable companies and the improvment and beneftis are for real. I have many of my cables and even my CD's cr... | |
| VAC Owners:Outboard Phono Stage? Kevin recommended 1960 era Phillips 7308's for the 6922's but said to be sure you buy from a reputable tube seller and expect to pay a lot. Be sure I have the right brand; I am pretty sure it is the Phillips. He may have suggestions for the 12AX7'... | |
| VAC Owners:Outboard Phono Stage? Hey Alonski you put a huge smile on my face the way you described your first listen to the Signature 2a; I was the same way. It crushed my ARC REF 5! I had to put on a Lobster bib to catch my drool! I have to tell you I heard the Statement preamp ... | |
| Evolution Acoustics MMMicroOne Seadogs1, the Playback Design integrate amp/DAC was debuted at T.H.E. Vegas. I just happened to see and hear it before I left for the airport. You can email Jonathan Tinn at Chambers Audio for information or check the Playback design web site. It ... | |
| Magico S5 review The only equipment that Magico sounds good with is the top end Dartzeel solid state or better yet, the VAC tube equipment. I have heard the S5 twice now; once at the Dagogo show in San Francisco last year and at CES last week. It is because of VAC... | |
| Evolution Acoustics MMMicroOne I listened to this amazing speaker again last week at T.H.E. Las Vegas and it didn't disappoint. The amazing sound value this speaker offers is ground breaking. While there Jonathan Tinn shared a story of installing two pairs of these in a custome... | |
| VAC Owners:Outboard Phono Stage? I own the VAC Signature II with phono and have been pleased with the sound of it. I have owned the Audio Research PH-7 and the EAR solid state 324. The ear is more dynamic than the Audio Research and Kevin's but I have grown to love the fluidity a... | |
| Accuton based speaker list? And best of them all; Evolution Acoustics | |
| Preamp suggestions for Pass Labs XA100.5 I'd check out the VAC Renaissance pre amp for sale on this site. I think it is a Mk1, so price should be lower than the $4500 asked. This a a superb pre amp with an excellent phono stage thrown in. | |
| Looking for DAC suggestions How and where can my single, audiophile friends find a girlfriend like you? You are a rare find; I hope your boyfriend appreciates your efforts! I wish I could help with a DAC; so many to choose from. Some friends swear by the Shiit Bifrost DAC; v... | |
| Tube DAC Recommendations I heard an E.A.R. DAC from Tim Paravincini (sp?) that was very impressive at CES last year played through an 80 watt E.A.R. tubed stereo amp; top pre amp and Martin Django speakers. I heard the same DAC in a real world system and again it was supe... | |
| Magico Q7 . . . wow I'm a Believer now; I have seen the light. I finally had a chance to listen to the Magico Q7's in a real world, home system and I can say I heard the magic. Dartzeel NHB 450M amps; Dartzeel 18 NS Pre amp with internal phono; Wave Kinetics NVS TT w... | |
| need advise Piece it out and sell it on Sound Offers or U.S. Audiomart where you won't be robbed of extra fees when sold. And, you'll be able to communicate with the buyer before you sell. | |
| Upscale Audio -- Tubes and Reliability Thanks for your note of recommendation for Upscale Audio; we need to support the good guys. Be sure to put this info on US audiomart and also Sound Offer web sites and start doing business there. This site stinks now and the arrogant owners won't ... | |
| a solid state amp that is recessed in the treble Pass XA series amps |