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| Why do preamplifiers have so many capacitors? Bigkidz That's some serious stuff to be replacing 50 capacitors. What type of beastie Dac are you dealing with? Would love to learn more about all that you have done here. Clearly you must know a little bit about what goes on inside a box. I com... | |
| Why do preamplifiers have so many capacitors? I dare say many who buy preamplifiers have no idea how they work internally. It would be wonderful if there was a diagram, a visual guide, allowing someone to understand the internal flow of a preamplifier. Further I never see commentary explainin... | |
| Why do preamplifiers have so many capacitors? Which preamps have the best use of capacitors and tubes? Since that seems to be really important for preamp. am told Teflon capacitors are really good and use of foil, whatever that means | |
| Symphony Pro PS-1 Harmonic Resonator. Asset or snake oil? No one understands what harmonic resonance is. Maybe this would be a good starting point for anybody selling this product. Absolutely horrifying. | |
| Many higher end preamps are dated and ugly, why is this? Sandthemall has some really interesting comments. What an interesting occupation which I guess is designing how things look. And with so many really amazing looking things out there you would think the attractiveness of how things look would lure ... | |
| Many higher end preamps are dated and ugly, why is this? Cary is very nice but the problem is it doesn’t offer a fully functional remote. How stupid is that what is wrong with these guys? | |
| Gat vs paragon Do you still have your gat? How much of a benefit was there in going from Teflon to dueland, which I am not familiar with? I was thinking about getting a Gat. | |
| Why do I need power management if I have a great power cord? Clearly the ultra high endcables are a scam. There has been little herein to justify spending so much money on a power cord. The lower end Power cords being well shielded, better connectors, and focus on impedance are likely of value. Buy lower ... | |
| Conrad Johnson GAT - What else is there? Conrad Johnson can’t Connect to XLR cables. Not sure if this is a big deal. | |
| Why is used audio equipment so undesirable? Is selling used audio gear to a dealer via trade-in when buying something new worthwhile? Goal is to get 20% off list when you buy something new, but then throw in a used piece to trade in and it confuses the process. The dealer has to make 30% fo... | |
| Why is used audio equipment so undesirable? Maybe it would be good idea to create a wanted section, maybe it already exists. | |
| Best audiophile earwax removal system? Sweet Oil is the best. Hydrogen peroxide is kind of lame. Do it over a period of a few days, just one session provides limited benefit. | |
| Power conditioner Choice, synergistic versus Niagara versus transparent Very helpful thanks | |
| Looking for a new (preowned OK) line stage under $5K: suggestions? How come no one talks about DSP as a way to improve acoustics? | |
| Tube noise when gain is increased, tube issue? It's a schit Freya preamp with 6sn7 gtb tubes. |