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New silversmith fidelium cable
It was with my ears, my particular components, my records, my preferences and in my room that I recently compared the Fidelium speaker cables with the Cardas Clear - and chose the Fidelium. I had selected Cardas as the comparator because in my str... 
Rega Planar 10/Aria MC Phono Stage HUM
Brother/Sister - Sorry to read about your Planar/Aria hum. I have a Planar 10 as well, which feeds an Aura phono stage. It not only hummed but also picked up a radio signal and broadcasted it when my volume setting was slightly higher than a casua... 
Rega Apheta 3 Capacitance 1000pF???
Brother - I have a Luxman EQ-500 paired with a Rega Planar-10/Apheta 3 cartridge. I do actually have an issue and it pertains to volume. For other equipment I have a PS Audio 250 amp and the company's Signature preamp. I have no sound quality issu... 
Phonostage for Rega P10
@smatsui I'm interested in reading what your sonic experience is with the Luxman when its signal is passing through your new tube configuration.  I've read elsewhere that a Luxman owner switched in a Siemens tube array. Could I also ask what you'r... 
Something For The Fuse Guys ...
Much obliged, brother. 
Something For The Fuse Guys ...
Friends - I have a new-ish PS Audio Signature preamp and 250 amp. In both of their user manuals the manufacturer suggests that the stock fuses be replaced "but we recommend care be taken to use H-Rated fuses, specifically tailored for high current... 
Preamp to match Rogue Audio Stereo 100 Power Amp?
Good question. It makes sense. One element I don't want the Rogue amp to lose it its fleetness. My lack of technical acumen comes in at this point, for I'm thinking that a solid state preamp might serve that end better than a tube preamp. If I'm w... 
Best USB DAC implimenting I2S under $2.5K?
Thank you Cknicker for your evaluation information. I was perhaps as disappointed in reading it as you were with the MacBook/Musical Fidelity X-DAC V8 combination. I say that because my system at home is comprised of MF components, MIT cables and ...