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Less Is Really More - Schiit's New Yggdrasil DAC - Less Is More
@patrickdowns  Yes, the LTA preamp is something I will never give up.  You don't have to ever worry about tubes.  LTA claims that they will last 6-10k hours.  You can get a new complete set of tubes for $200 and they are easily found.....but if y... 
Less Is Really More - Schiit's New Yggdrasil DAC - Less Is More
@jjss49 Sorry again, forgot the speakers. Current speakers are standmount Fritz Carrera BE speakers with dual rel t7/x subs. Previous speakers Tekton Double Impacts, B&W CDM 1 SE, Paradigm...and yes...the relay click is still there...sadly.  ... 
Less Is Really More - Schiit's New Yggdrasil DAC - Less Is More
@jjss49 Ok, fair enough.  Admittedly some of my comparisons were from memory because I don't have multiple dacs laying around but my current DAC is an MHDT Labs Pagoda which is sitting on the rack next to this new LIM yggy.  Previous dacs include... 
Pass INT-25 better than Wilsenton R8?
Well, I have the same pass amp and you need to allow time for burn it and also make sure you leave it on 24/7. If you are starting it up after being off (cold) and expecting good sound it is not going to happen. Also, that amp requires careful spe... 
I miss my Loudness Button and Tone Controls....
Get a Schiit Loki and you will be all set.  Otherwise, go back to an integrated with the tone controls you want.  
Recommended integrated amplifier for upgrade
CODA CSIB Integrated   
Next move from Parasound HINT?
CODA CSIB  
Please Recommend Highly Efficient Floor Standing Non-Horn Speaker Suggestions
@hilde45 How does the Ascend Acoustics Sierra Tower compare to the Fritz Carrera BE that you reviewed...especially when paired with subs.  Thanks.  
Looking for nearfield passive speakers that are warm and rich
+ 1 Fritz.  Just love mine.  
This 60 Hz hum is driving me crazy
If your using tubes from the previous owner you have no idea how many hours they have on them.  I would say replace all the tubes and go from there.  I bet that solves your issue.  Others commented on a possible DC Offset issue but this usually ma... 
Bluesound Node 2021 DAC - I sold my Denafrips Ares II
@jin78  Perhaps your unaware that the Bluesound Node does not have USB out.  Only SPDIF and Toslink.  Connecting to the Ares via USB is not possible.      
The new Rogue pharaoh II slams
How does the Pharoah 2 sound compared to the M180 Dark Monoblocks ??  and did you happen to try the built in phono stage ?...I hear it's pretty good.  
Rouge Audio RP-7
If you have a coda no 8 on the way just get the CODA 07x FET Pre-Amp.  It is an insanely good pre-amp.  
Zu vs. Tekton? -- your comparisons on price, build, sound
Go to youtube and search ZU vs Tekton.  There is a guy that have done a number of review videos comparing the two which include sound demo's.  I've watched all those videos and the bottom line is that with the models compared, the Tekton wins on s... 
Gamut Lobster Chair
I never heard of this lobster chair....looked it up and it really is a good looking piece of furniture.