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jond

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Acrolink Cables, anyone heard them?
@stereo5 haha thanks I couldn't resist! 
Acrolink Cables, anyone heard them?
stereo5 I personally think you should check out blue genes cables or possibly Nordost? And beyond! 
Streaming Services - do they do everything?
Sorry but am I the only juvenile that giggles every time they see Schiit in certain sentences? :) 
Streaming Services - do they do everything?
ghosthouse fantastic post and considering how often the streaming topic comes up these days it should be made into a sticky for all to read. 
Streaming Services - do they do everything?
Tidal is $20 a month and I do disagree I found the sound quality to be night and day better then Spotify. I think it's a steal for my $20 especially considering I used to spend about $100 a month buying cds. 
Fix it or not, my CJ Premier 11a Amp?
Another rec to repair it, Bill Thalmann @ Musical Technologies in VA is a certified c-j repair tech. Not sure where you're located but should be a pretty easy fix by a qualified tech. 
Seeking Advice on NOS DAC
@lowrider57 cool I hope it works out for you! 
Impressions of the Re-issued Genalex Gold Lion U77/GZ34 Rectifier Tube
@jetter  +1 the Gold Lion KT77 was really a revelation for me. I was having some issues with tube failure so with my last quad paid a bit more for better quality at Upscale Audio. I've had that quad running 14 months now without a hiccup and I lis... 
Advice for a Tube Amp, TT setup only
If you want to go the vintage tube route this looks pretty interesting:https://www.audiogon.com/listings/tube-heathkit-aa-151-sams-audio-lab-professional-build-2017-12-03-...As far as a TT goes I had a Rega Planar3 and personally didn't love it, m... 
Amps or Speakers which one to upgrade next
@pops Spending other peoples money for them is one of my favorite things to do! :) Even hypothetically lol. 
Seeking Advice on NOS DAC
@lowrider57  I would not worry about the AD1865 chip, Audio Note is still using it and they have spares. That being said I just racked my brain and cannot recall anyone saying an actual converter chip failed on them. It must be an exceedingly rare... 
Amps or Speakers which one to upgrade next
I daresay if spent wisely you could upgrade your amp AND your speakers for $7K. Perhaps something like this:https://www.audiogon.com/listings/tube-line-magnetic-518ia-extra-tubes-mighty-845-set-magic-2017-11-...And since you like Vandersteen you c... 
Can't we all just get along?
@crazyeddy I think when an airplane crashes in your backyard all bets are off in every aspect of life. Glad to hear it all turned out ok and also good to see you are the kind of person who can admit being wrong. It's a very rare trait these days. ... 
Can't we all just get along?
Honestly I think people worry too much about this stuff. Just move on when you see something disagreeable. There are enough of us here legitimately trying to share our passion for audio to still make it worthwhile. 
House Call
Happy Birthday and happy listening!