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R2R Dac choices.
I have I have an Audio Note 3.1 Balanced and enjoy it immensely. Never found anything close to the musicality from others. Although pricey, it's my dac for life, probably.For lower priced units I did enjoy my MHDT Pagoda quite a bit until it died. 
Looking for an integrated tube amp under $2500
Quicksilver IntegratedHand wired, point to point.Built like a tank and sounds awesome.http://quicksilveraudio.com/products/integrated-amplifier/ 
Ripped off, any ideas?
I picked up the unit yesterday and hooked it up today.He was very apologetic about the time frame delay and said he is working over time to elevate the backlog. Still 10 months and little communication is a little disconcerting when you don't know... 
Ripped off, any ideas?
He called me last week and told me that it is ready to be picked up. I have come down with the flu and have been down for the last 10 days. It's been brutal. I plan to go down there this week and pick it up.i'll let you know when I get it and my i... 
Ripped off, any ideas?
Thanks for all your input. I'll let you know how it turns out On Saturday. My guess is it won't be ready and he'll tell me a couple more weeks, like before.im out of town all next week so the week after it will be a face to face. 
Ripped off, any ideas?
I just called him and spoke to him. He said he was out of the country for 3 weeks and his forwarding service didn't work. Again he was very nice and said he would try to get my unit completed by this Saturday for me to pick up, I said ok (stupid?)... 
Ripped off, any ideas?
noromance, yes thats them.I did not get a receipt. First red flag. I asked for one and he said he doesn't give them out and will send an email with all details. I did get an email form him stating he will get in touch with me when he begins work.D... 
Member's recommendations for tube amplification
I don't mean to muddy the waters with yet another recommendation. However I will. I run an Audio Note system and I'm very happy with them, but if I had to do it over again and go a different make I would go with Quicksilver. Hand built, excellent ... 
Are there any $1500 tube preamps that that can compare with Tubes4hifi's SP14?
Anything from Quicksilver. One of the best values on the market with incredible sound. 
Best Cheap Amps for Magneplanar Speakers
I agree with Frogman.+1 for the Quicksilvers. Amazing sound at any price. 
Lampizator Atlantic?
Just a few questions if you'll indulge me.i have been looking for a used Audio Note Dac because I love the non oversampling R2R sound. With none available for quite sometime I've switched interest to the Lampizator dacs.1. Can anyone tell me where... 
PS Audio Perfect Wave MK II vs. McIntosh D100
Another thought is that I could get a used Berkeley Alpha 1 for a few hundred dollars more. But do I gain more with newer technology with the PWD or D100 then old for the same money. The Alpha 1 gets great reviews. 
Stereo Imaging
I'm running 3.1. I'm using my mains as my two channel so they only work with music with my two channel amp. I have to change the speaker cables for movies only. I listen to regular TV with the 3.1. 
Stereo Imaging
LOL, Good one.At this point it would be easier! 
Stereo Imaging
But all the dialog comes through the center. Do you only run two channel or do you still have surrounds? Can you tell your processor you don't have a center, so It would be like running 4.1?