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American Made Audio Unveils New Site For Made in USA Components
Deja Vu Audio and Border Patrol. 
Considering buying a CD transport
@nonoise  thanks for the link that Sparkler stuff looks very cool and cheap to boot! 
Tavish Phono Stages
Art Dudley 
Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC
There are a ton of good deals out there on used cd players as people abandon optical discs, if you need one check the listings here. And going back a bit I read inna’s comment to Guido to be tongue in cheek and rather amusing I don’t think she was... 
Review: Herron Audio VTSP-3A (RO3) Linestage
@dodgealum Congrats on a very well written review and your "new" preamp you sound very happy indeed and sounds like Keith is a pleasure to deal with. One thing I would be curious to know, what was the RO3 upgrade? What changes or improvements were... 
Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC
rinpoche I was seeing that cable as an easy relatively low cost way to get you started and listen before you blew big bucks on a pair of interconnects. Also an advantage of buying cables use is the good old audition and flip, buy, listen, evaluate... 
"5 Records You Should Own" article
Very cool thanks for sharing bookmarked your blog! 
Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC
rinpoche not sure what your system configuration is now or how you were listening to music before or if your going to need balanced or single ended cables. All that being said given the fact that you have Crystal speaker cables this looked interes... 
Why do so many sellers not show the back of components...???
I totally agree and especially with speakers for example I can't have rear ported speakers in my small room so it's something I like to check. Pretty tough if you don't show the back of the speaker! 
Tidal music to analog preamp
FWIW I used to use and loved Sonos but just got an Auralic Aries Mini which is slightly more expensive than the Sonos $449 I believe is retail. I prefer the interface and also think it sounds better than Sonos and a plus in my urban environment it... 
Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC
 rinpoche an overall piece of advice, one i learned later in this hobby, slow down and perhaps try to just enjoy the process as much as your goal. I mean your shopping for a new stereo system how exciting is that?? And as I like to sometimes tell ... 
Focal mini utopia
I am sure it will also and good attitude! Keep me posted. 
Jadis JA30 Mk2, how great???
@butler Thanks for posting that link that article looked fascinating and great pics I agree Jadis looks stunning with silver faceplates! Do you know if there is an english translation of that article? There seems to be so little written about Jadi... 
Focal mini utopia
Oh cool I was actually guessing you got them from TMR because I saw their ad, they have a great rep and I'm sure they will take care of you. And I must say that red finish looks great I have the standard finish and more than a bit jealous! :) 
Focal mini utopia
Raymonda oh no bummer!! So sorry to hear that dude! Glad your able to get it fixed though on good thing about Focal is it's easy to get drivers they produce to many. I hope whoever sold them to you is covering the repair! Good luck and let me know...