jond

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Used vs new Tube mono amp? - same model
Assuming the older amp is performing to spec it really shouldn't make any difference.  
Can a system sound too Holographic?
+1 @larsman   
Shindo vs the world
@lalitk Having heard both Shindo and Wolf Von Langa you're on a great track there! And to the OP my one friend who had a full Shindo system sold it to help fund opening a restaurant. So it's not always something better that necessitates a sale!  
UPDATE. ARC REF 6 upgrade to 6SE.
Very fast turnaround especially considering the recent sale of ARC congrats trackman!  
Why are speaker stands so expensive?!
My Sound Anchor 3 post stands were $500 I bought them same time as my speakers and they were a worthwhile investment rock solid.    
Question re: Aurender N20 Server, Qobuz album takes 10-15 seconds to start playing
hgiefman that download speed is crazy high something definitely seems out of whack, your upload speed seems normal. I hope the service call straightens things out for you.  
Question re: Aurender N20 Server, Qobuz album takes 10-15 seconds to start playing
It's definitely not your Ipad I run an ancient Ipdad Mini as a remote control for my Auralic Aries Mini it works just fine the culprit is likely upstream.  
Furutech Mains Power Cables Hierarchy & Differences
 I’m using cable rolled by Chris Venhaus of VHAudio S-032N with FI-11 gold plated connectors.  They were a steal for under $400 back when I bought them 5 years ago and sound excellent, neutral with just a touch of warmth.  
Probably a dumb question
I see 5 Coda pieces on Audiomart right now 6 Plinius, 5 Gryphon and 7 Boulder. If you're looking for specific models maybe try wanted ads?  
New, Very Interesting CD Transport
So reading the specs on this thing it appears to be a streamer with a disc drive as it supports: Playback from USB Drive -        2.4G/5G Wi-Fi with DLNA/Airplay support -        Bluetooth 5.0 input  with LDAC, AAC and SBC support So a CD tran... 
How do I know if my systems any good?
If you like the way your system sounds and enjoy listening to it then it is good.  
New Custom Turntable
Paul congrats on the table it's very cool looking! Curious is the stump that it's sitting on part of the table or something you already had?  
speaker recommendations for Ayre V-5xe?
Standby means standby the amp shouldn't play. And what speakers are you pairing it with that you're experiencing this lack of bass?  
Can’t buy output tubes anywhere except from manufacturers at high prices.
What output tube and manufacturer are you referring to? Never mind looks like many KT series tubes are unavailable that's a bummer I thought the tube shortage was improving not worsening.  
Feature request -- editable titles for new threads
I believe this counts as an @mahgister sighting!