joey_v

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Preamp purchase: Thoughts on buying TRL Dude OR Cary SLP-05
Have the 05, love it.  It is the one piece that has stayed in my system.  We have compared it to ARC Ref 5se and they are neck to neck, but the Cary 05 being much cheaper and easier to tube roll.   
Explain to me dsd
Yage I think your response is spot on 
Explain to me dsd
I guess my question is that if my files are all flac, would I gain anything by buying an Aries to stream since it is capable of dsd streaming into my Emm dac2x that upsamples to dsd (if I understand correctly). 
CARY SACD Pro CD skipping Issues
Had the 306 sacd, same issue.  Went to Cary, replaced the laser and something else I forget... Cost was $500. 
Why the lack of Virtual System postings?
Jeez Halcro.... no wonder you need more than 50 pics!!   
Bowers and Wilkerson B&W 802 D3: an impolite Brit?
I think you won’t be missing much but your midrange tightens up and rounds out a bit better. I didn’t have the 800d2 but had the 802d2 and heard the 802d2 side by side to the 802d3. I think bass impact is what you just might lose.i have heard the ... 
Speakers for 15K - Discounts
On my 802d3 i got a greatdiscount.  Let's just say I was a happy camper  
Can an accepted offer be a lowball offer too?
I agree. I bought a pair of speakers for a price that we negotiated to, I received it (he delivered it), I found a ding or two, nothing major.... his response was "well you did get it for a great deal."My response was that the price we negotiated ... 
Beyond Ayre Pass and Rowland
I use a high quality tube preamp infront of my Boulder 2060 stereo amp. I have the Cary slp05... I like the combo. Plus I get to play with tube rolling 
Beyond Ayre Pass and Rowland
I would put my Boulder 2060 stereo amp against anything.  I have not heard anything better thus far.  Heard constellation and it was good but it was not a direct comparison so it is tough to say.i compared my Boulder directly to the best Cary (Car... 
Synergistic Research Tungsten IC... any experience
Thanks!  How much is this IC worth? 
Magico and Symposium
Lol 
Anticables speaker wire have no plastic jacket/insulation?
How are they?   
How is EMM DAC 2X?
I know I am reviving a year old thread, but I just want to say I bought the dac2x and it is spectacular.  I could end my source search now.   
Solid core Versus Stranded Speaker cables
Just my experience, but I am a believer in solid copper.I am a fan of audioquest cables.  I have enjoyed the Oaks immensely.