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Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes
I think he would find us audio fools illogical because you cant reach for live sound. 
Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes
Brownsfan I sure do miss Spock Leonard Nimoy one of my favorites. I really felt sad when he passed on many different levels. 
The New Audio Research Reference 6
I never saw a manufacture like them who claim they totally redesign each new product and the state of the are is the new state of the art. What a bunch of bull. Its funny every new product by them with the same statements, oh its more musical more... 
Dan D'Agostino Momentum with Tube Preamp Anyone?
Tduski, what were the differences between those three preamps. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Grannyring, I'm pretty sure you would have felt differently if you used the Aesthetix as a dac only. The built in cd player is not very good. I have compared my Dac to my friends Yamamoto and I agree its good but it is not better. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Matt I wouldn't be surprised if you did keep the dynaudio speakers. I heard their flagship at CES a few years ago and they were great 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Don't waste your time on the Goldman's very a musical. 
Thoughts on Krell FPB series? 600 in particular.
I'm five minutes away, by the Orchard Lake Country Club, your welcome next time you come in. Let me know in advance. 
Thoughts on Krell FPB series? 600 in particular.
Gareneau, yes Oakland County. They are about 4 months old. I have not updated my system, I know I'm bad. 
Thoughts on Krell FPB series? 600 in particular.
I hear no grain on the FPB in my system and Knghifi that is why your sound was dark because of the MIT. I always hear this with MIT and the other company. 
Thoughts on Krell FPB series? 600 in particular.
No not at all. Your other alternative would be to use a Balanced to RCA adapter, but then you have an adapter. 
Thoughts on Krell FPB series? 600 in particular.
You should put the jumpers in when using single ended or unbalanced connectors. It doesn't matter using tubes or not. Jumpers are not used with balanced which makes sense. 
Thoughts on Krell FPB series? 600 in particular.
I am using the Krell FPB-250 Mono's and they sound fantastic on my Rockport Altairs. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Mattnshilp I think you would like the Boenicke W8SE or W20. Heard the W20SE at CES a few years ago and they were great. 
oppo 105d mod or look for a new cd player ?
I owned a Modwright tube modded 105 and yes it is way better and I'm sure you would enjoy it. I would however would look for a used Aesthetix Romulus cd player. This allows you to upgrade if you wish in the future to their signature series and it ...