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Has anyone heard Sonicweld Diverter 192
I talked to Dan at Modright. He said he is coming out with a switchable digital coax input for the Sony modright 5400 in a few weeks. He said you just need a usb to spdif box that takes USB from you apple laptop and has a digital coax on the other... 
review 'db audio labs tranquility dac
Pure music makes a download that you can use with your MAC computer and this seems to be the best way to go. 
Mosfet mist?
I think you are right and a hybrid tube amp would be a good idea for home theater. It would have no output transformers which you like. So lets get cracking. 
Mosfet mist?
Atmasphere if you were to make a tube hybrid amp would you pick Mosfets or Bipolars for the output stage. 
Mosfet mist?
By the way Adcom especially the older ones, like the 555 used Bipolar transistors and they sucked. They were suppose to be the poor mans Krell, no way. 
Mosfet mist?
Don't knock Johnny Mathis I like him. 
Sony SCD-XA5400ES-Best SACD for under $10,000
Podeschi, welcome to the modright sony 5400ES family. When you put 200 hours on it you will like it even better. I agree with you on the Cardas, as I am using Siltech and like them better. Have you purchased Dan's new Umbilical wire that goes betw... 
Playback Design with Link Reference BNC Cable WOW
I have the Playback as well and did not warm up to it until I put the Coincident power cord on it. Wow real analog like no grain very warm and natural. I am using Siltech interconnects balanced to my VAC preamp. 
Why Not More Conversation about VAC?
Knghifi, what fuses are they, silver or gold. Thanks 
Why Not More Conversation about VAC?
Dev, I am using Brimar ECC-88 and Mullard 12AU7 (1950's) 2 Support Square D Getter tubes in the Preamp. In the amp I am using Kevin's Chinese KT-88 and all RCA 6SN7 GTB black base tubes in the input stage. My oh my as Sulu says in those tv ads. 
Why Not More Conversation about VAC?
I forgot to add Audio Research to the mix as well. 
Why Not More Conversation about VAC?
Dev, I agree with you. I have had many amps and preamps in the past CJ, VTL, CAT, MFA, and I must say the Phi 300.1 and VAC Sig. Mark IIa preamp are the best I ever had. They are not only the most musical, but also are very transparent and engagin... 
Sony SCD-XA5400ES-Best SACD for under $10,000
Rgs92 if your sony is not a Modright then no comparison. 
Sony SCD-XA5400ES-Best SACD for under $10,000
Well I now have 350 hours on the Playback Designs player and the sound is much better. I still prefer the Modright Sony for it is more organic sounding. The Playback is leaning towards the dryer sound. We will see if 500 hours changes things. 
Class A multichannel amplifier?
Classe is an AB amp. I have one and as long as you are not going to be putting it in an enclosed cabinet I see no problem with heat. The sound is fantastic.