jred

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Blue Circle Audio is Out of Business
I own and still use one of his BC power conditioners. It does what it’s intended, and quite well for that matter. Well. I wish the best of luck to Gilbert in all future endeavors.  
3 great tube preamps. Which would you purchase?
Hey All,Welcome to my noob review. I tried my best to describe my experience with the Herron for the past two weeks since purchase. The Herron VTSP-3A(r03) was my first foray; tube component added to my system. The added sonics where a given when ... 
Audio racks
@millercarbonValid points. I use mid century low rise coffee tables and low height nightstands to hold my equipment. Real wood. Ahhh the golden days. Anyways. What isolation or padding would you recommend for components? Thanks much. J 
Best Pc for audio?
Once again your mileage may vary. Still using my MacBook Pro manufactured mid 2011 for all needs. Haven’t went to ssd yet. I’d rather buy a respectable PC or upgrade a component.  The original hard drive is still chugging along. Remarkably. Only o... 
3 great tube preamps. Which would you purchase?
@dodgealum I should have a good idea fairly quickly. Tubes need about 50/70 hours- my guess. The IC’s. About 90 tops. Keith said he never turns off the Herron pre. It’s that efficient. Ha. The amount I spent this week on accessories and gear. It’l... 
3 great tube preamps. Which would you purchase?
Hey all!So the journey has ended. Or it has just started? I went for the Herron VTSP-3A(r03) with the black face plate. Included gratis with the purchase — 6 newly tested Electro-Harmonix 6922EH tubes. The preamp is used of course. For my first fo... 
Best Pc for audio?
Not up too Roon yet. Though the majority approves. Still into purchasing physical format at the present.  There is no definitive sound, or equipment that conquers all. Whatever draws one too the music is what matters. Regards,J 
3 great tube preamps. Which would you purchase?
@goldprintaudio - thank you for your suggestions. I was considering PS and Rogue as well. Great suggestions. @jmolsberg - correct. If I can get a good deal. I’d like to try Herron. 
Best Pc for audio?
Hello all. I use a MacBook Pro. With a good quality USB cable. Twl discrete audio usb. For half the price audioquest black carbon is pretty close in SQ. Though, I have one question for all. Isn’t WAV and AIFF the same SQ. Just a different name. Co... 
Audio racks
Bluorion,I’m not so sure if he has a website, though if you call the folks at PS audio inquiring about Paul’s son rack systems. They will tell you the name of his company. I misplaced the info. Google timbernation audiocircle. You’ll see all of th... 
Audio racks
Personally. I’d pass from timber nation. I had him build me a custom rack. I stipulated two tier. He made me a single tier. I even sent him a drawing to get it right. I put the unit together for the heck of it. Two post ( legs ) fit properly. The ... 
3 great tube preamps. Which would you purchase?
Turning into a great thread here...Lots of supporters of Don Sachs. Always great to hear all opinions. Even the gentleman whom suggested to change my amp. Though brutally honest. I respect that. It’s all subjective. Just heard back back from LTA. ... 
3 great tube preamps. Which would you purchase?
Eyes are on the Herron VTSP-3A. Granted it’s no longer top tier. Though for a first preamp tube. I believe I’m off to a good start. As as far as interconnects I have a pair of air matrix silver sonic’s. I have a hunch they might not be up to par i... 
3 great tube preamps. Which would you purchase?
@lowrider57 Thank you. I perused a bit too quickly on Audio Note’s website. You are correct. Their products move quite quick. M2 I believe went up for sale yesterday on audiomart. Sold. Will definitely keep in mind. RegardsJ 
3 great tube preamps. Which would you purchase?
Hey all. First off. Thanks to everyone whom chimed in, and offered keen advice along with recommending additional manufacturers. Don Sachs Model Two seems to be the best bang for the buck. LTA Microzotl. I was pretty keen on. Though when reading t...