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Audio Research PH6 Phono Stage - How is it?
djfstCongrats on the purchase, sounds like you made a good choice.  As expected I see a lot of good useful feedback here but also highlighting how much system synergy and personal taste comes into play.  I recently purchased a PH6 to pair with my ... 
Favorite phono stage in the $500-$800 range?
I've owned a Rogue Perseus Magnum preamp, and now have the Pharaoh integrated. I believe the onboard phono stages are very similar if not the same as your Cronos. Having also heard a number of stand alone units I think you have an excellent perfor... 
Magnepan 1.7 and Subwoofer help/recommendations
I have the 1.7i's and run them with a pair of Rel T5's in stereo using the Speakon connection which takes a high level signal direct from the binding posts on my power amp. Rationale is that they see the exact same signal as the Maggie's (rather t... 
Washington DC
Same here! New to hi-fi for about the last year and would like to interact with others in the area. I'm on MD side but don't mind traveling. 
Cambridge 640P Power Supply Upgrade
Does anyone know whether the P100 is compatible with the newer DacMagic Plus? Or is there an upgraded power supply in this unit anyway? Second, for those that have experience with the P100, I have a very basic line conditioner that all of my gear ... 
Rougue Audio Perseus up against McIntosh C2200
Hi, we've been trading messages on Ebay tonight. Couldn't figure out if it was possible to just send you an email on here but I guess not unless you have an active listing. I'd like to do a deal through PayPal here if you're open to that. 
I got the USB DAC per everyone's sugguestion BUT..
Dtc....is that true about the MF M1 DAC USB input accepting 24/192? It's a great unit but last I checked it's USB was limited to 16/44, coaxial and S/PDIF up to 24/192. Someone jump in if I'm wrong since I just passed up a good deal on one! 
Recommend tube preamp for Roksan Kandy Ka-1
I should add that I've had my eye on a gently used Rogue 66 Magnum. 
Grant Fidelity B-283 Tube Buffer: Worthwhile or No
Wow, hard to imagine getting to a place where I wouldn't was to fuss with it...but step in the right direction, thanks! 
Grant Fidelity B-283 Tube Buffer: Worthwhile or No
I've been looking at the MK2 version but your post has me wondering which would be better for my system (note: first system!). I'm running mac mini (uncompressed files)through usb-DAC into Roksan Kandy Ka-1 integrated powering pair of Quad 22L2. A...