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jasonbourne71

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Whats playing on your system today?
Two days ago: Lou Reed Transformer 1986 RCA CD on the 1989 Realistic 16 bit player. Excellent!  
4x Upsampling On My Transport
You can’t get more bits out of a CD! Digital is not like Analog where a phono cartridge with a line contact stylus will trace the grooves more accurately. You engage the switch hoping subconsciously to hear an improvement and voila there it is! Wh... 
Not sure what to think
Beyond a certain level of competent design all you are paying for is appearance/jewelry.   
Not sure what to think
The OP has proven to himself what I realized years ago that solid state gear has been a settled issue for quite some time! The truth that most here don't want to face is that proper circuit design/implementation levels the playing field between hi... 
The Sound Signature of a Headphone Amp
Just connect your phones directly to the ASR amp. I guess it has gain controls on the front. So use those for volume control.  
Quandary
The OP can buy a pair of Fosi V3 Monos with the 48 volt power supply for $280. They will do 120/240/330wpc@8/4/1ohms. Best bargain in amplification today!  
When was the last time when serious new instrument was invented ?
Composer Harry Patch was continually inventing new instruments throughout his life!   
New Vandersteen Preamp L5-ACC - Axpona show report in Absolute Sound July/Aug issue
Every new expensive preamp is a world-beater! LOL! Solid-state electronics have been a settled issue for decades!  
Kenwood Trio L-05M
My friend Les had a pair of L-07M’S and Symdex Sigma speakers. He sold the Kenwood’s and bought an NAD 3020. He raved about how much better the $199 NAD sounded!  
Kenwood Trio L-05M
If the price is right buy a pair. TAS reviewed the L-07M's back in the late 70's and liked them. The Audio Critic did the same and didn't like them. I'd buy a pair to add to my amp collection.  
Quandary
You'd be nuts to spend $300 on an audition! You don't need a new amp. The AHB2 is excellent and competitive with amps that cost way more!  
Electric Recording Company
How much? $100? That's way too much! I will listen to the CD instead!  
How much should I expect with a warranty issue from a large retailer/distributor?
Solidstate gear is a lot less fragile than you believe. Send it to MoFi.  
RIP. Johnny Barbata
Spencer Dryden was the original drummer for the Jefferson Airplane. RIP Johnny Barbata!  
Phono pre amp recommendations? - upgrading from ICON AUDIO PS1 MK II
Why not buy an Audio Research SP6? All-tube circuitry in a classic design. I have one! William Zane Johnson said it was the preamp that he always wanted to make!