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CJ pre Noise Floor
I have a CJ 12L and have been swapped several types of tubes in and out, and have listened for noise. It's proven to be a very quiet pre amp. Tried you different tubes with dampers? Dave 
4 must have hours of baby boomer music?
All, or maybe most that were suggested have the makings of a great party. I'd expand it further by saying that you can't fail with Motown. If you have, or can borrow a carosel CDP uou can spiral play five of your best cds'. DAve 
Need a CD player to match
Hi, sorry for not responding sooner. I just ordered a set of OP Amps and the snap in pins from a private individual and will install them myself. I got the instructions on line. I should hopefully have them in the Onix in the next couple of weeks.... 
Marantz vs. Pioneer Receivers
Memory lane. Back in the early '70 in Germany seened everyone in the barracks had a system in their room. I had a Pioneer SX 1090 (I think that was the model), anyway it was a big boy. Beautiful wooden cabinet. Cool tone knob with a graphic displa... 
old vs new DAC designs and sound differences
Interesting conversation. I have a 90's vintage CJ DA/3 DAC. Should I consider upgrading this or can this even be upgraded? I bought it with the thought of using it with some sort of multi disc player as my 2nd CDP. But as of now it's in the box a... 
Need a CD player to match
Hi, I recently purchased the Onix and the only mods I'm planning are replacing the Op Amps with 627s, a new power cord, and a Decware tube output. Currently AV 123, where I bought it does not mod these but Underwood or Sound Odessey may do the mod... 
Need a CD player to match
Based on recommendations from Agoners and a very good recent review, I bought an Onix last week @ $299. Same machine as the Music Hall CD 25 that retials for around $550. Anyway, as was said in the review, sounded great right out of the box. So if... 
Review: Onix Audio XCD 88 CD Player
I see an Usher CD-100 in the Agon ads that says its a Shandling also. Is this a brother of tne Onix? DAve 
Spelts interconnects silver ?
Yes, he is producing them in limited numbers upon request. In RCA and XLR, .5 & 1 meter lengths. Don't know whether they are silver. He says they are similar to the anti cables (and are red) but smaller gauge. He also has an Anti-IC Phono for ... 
Tube CDP vs CDP/DAC Combo
Thanks guys for your help. I've been cutting bait for about a month now on this issue. Reading the Gon Forums and Googling my heart out. I sent time speaking with Kevin from Upscale Audio yesterday about the AH! He covered alot of ground, answerin... 
amp or amps for Polk SDA 1 & SDA 2
Ihammerhands, I also the have SD1As. they're oldies but they sound nice. I am currently in the process of upgrading my system. A while back I had gotten advice here on the Gon from a gent who used to sell them. Anyway he recommended Conrad Johnson... 
7/7 London
My thoughts and prayers go out to our good friends in London. Looking at the faces in the photos was sad and difficult. I'm sure that I and my coworkers had the same look when we exited the Pentagon after the plane ripped into our bay. Londoners a... 
What is the best DAC to buy used in the $500 range
pubstub, patience is the key. The Forum has much, much useful info. Go into Forum - Digital and just start reading. Also, as you're working your way thru, go into the Digital sales area and review the suggestions and the items that junp out at you... 
Bose 901
Dazzdax, Your question sent me down memory lane. 1972-74 and sitting in the barracks in Furth, Germany drinking "Rad" beer and rocking out on the Who, Golden Earring, Black Sabbath, Curtis Mayfield (and suffering thru the Chilites and the Jackson ... 
Warm Tubes
Thanks all, learned alot. The more I read about tubes the more interested it's becoming. Was just reading a similar question on SS on leaving power on 24/7 vice shutting down, unlike in this posting, opinions are all over. Take care, Dave