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Plinius A-150
Stereo5 Plinius are excellent amps with the right application they are hard to beat . Audio Research amps are also amazing on the right application.  
Modding a Oppo 103
If Dan will modify your oppo 103 ? It will sound good. My 9000es he modified it sounds amazing. I was able to use it for 10 yrs. But He is expensive.  
What should I look for when purchasing a quality album?
Most of my collections are from Mofi, Impex, Acoustic sounds reissue, Esoteric LPs from Japan , I like Venus recording as well. I buy used as well carefully at Music direct.I also don’t buy from Amazon.i like Elusive disc and Acoustic sounds as we... 
Puron Plug-In AC Power Conditioner; Impressions 😁
I think the Puron name is the snub way noise filter. Talk to Mark.  
Needing DAC Advice
The orchid dac is also tube I think , same with audio mirror dac.  
Needing DAC Advice
OP audio mirror dac  has amazing reviews, Vlad the company owner has discount during holiday. He price $3500 maybe he can still sell it with this price.You don’t see them used. Owners are happy.  
Tekton speaker comparison thread
Iwin that’s nice of you. Tekton Dont participate at Axpona , or some other show.Thats nice you open your house to other audiophile.Mark and I are planning to meet to listen to his MOAB. I do have the ps 12.I heard your speakers at Teajay house.  
Auditioned Wilson Sabrina X vs B&W 803D4 and Shocked
For a long time Iam not a fan of Wilson speakers until I heard them with Dan Agostino s amp and preamp I was blown away.Both B&W and Wilson are great speakers it’s your job to match them with the right components.   
Is anyone here still into live concerts these days?
Yes I do attend live concerts, Bless living next to Ravinia festival here in Illinois.Price is very reasonable. The venue is very beautiful.  
Tekton speaker comparison thread
Willywonka I got it. May I know what speakers you have? My guess they are very beautiful?happy new year to you.  
Do Audio Hobbyists Commonly Fail to Fully Utilize Their Systems?
For the first 10 yrs, I made the biggest mistake just buying components and speakers without full commitment to this hobby . Iam just happy to have sounds. I did not want to learn more.This hobby to have satisfactory system you need to learn about... 
Anybody heard the Modwright Linear Power supply with the Weiss 204 Dac?
Dan make good stuff though pricey.  
A $349 record brush
I still remember buying $349 5 ml High Fidelity solutions.Yes it’s crazy.  
Western Electric 300B problem
SNS did upscale help you to get a brand new tube?  
What were your favorite gear additions in 2024?
Borrensen x1 monitor speakers, tsakadiris Alexander tube preamp upgraded with mullard tubes.Puron tweak.