katzenjammer27

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Downsize from C2200/MC275 to integrated SS
what about the Pathos Integrated Amps? Pathos InPol2 Mk II Tube Hybrid Integrated Amplifier?  
Why don’t more members post their systems in their profile?
@toro3 Thanks, I can add descriptions first, pictures will come.  
Why don’t more members post their systems in their profile?
I don't see where I can add my system. I go to Account, edit account, no option to do this.  
Do you consider preamp input gain control?
I have a SP14 VTA (tubes for hifi) that I built, it has right and left gain, I usually just leave them about 4 clicks from max, working on getting a turntable, but need to build a new phono stage first, I imagine I will use the gains more when I'm... 
Your first concert was to see who and when?
Rush Hemispheres, April 6, 1979, at the glorious Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. It was a birthday present from my cousin, I was 11. Been hooked on Rush ever since.  
Leave it on?
I have a Carver 5X100w amplifier hooked to my Rotel Surround pre-amplifier. I turn on and off the Rotel - it does that with the TV remote, but the carver stays on all the time. Every once in a while I'll turn it off, but for the most part it's alw... 
the gateway product that turned you into an audiophile
Rush, 2112. made me purchase my Carver Receiver, Cerwin Vega's, JVC Tape Deck, ADC Equalizer. It was great until I heard the B&W Matrix 2 speakers...  
LTA Aero verses Holo May KTE
heard the Aero at Capital Audiofest. Very nice sounding, it was surrounded by top end equipment in several show rooms. Did not hear the Holo. One to consider is Geshelli Labs Dayzee. Also heard at CAF this year, Would say on the same level, maybe ... 
Bluesound node confusion
here's my question, I have a Bluesound Vault hooked up to my main stereo. want to be able to play this in sink with my new patio speakers running on a separate system. I tried using Y connecters from the bluesound to each system, get a ground loop... 
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
here’s another Springsteen vote - first thing that popped into my head - believe he’s been mentioned the most. Also vote on RAP - except the Sugar Hill Gang’s Rapper’s Delight, too many memories with that one to hate. All Country sucks!  
Best Audiophile Album in terms of Dynamic Range and Mastering Quality?
Edgar Meyer, Christian McBride But Who's Gonna Play The Melody? 2024 - nice recording.  
The Audio Science Review (ASR) approach to reviewing wines.
Still trying to wrap my head around the need for a scale to tell me I gained 10 lbs.  so, perspective is a thing, I guess if you weigh 250 lbs, 10 lbs might be gained un-noticed. Going to wine, what is your perspective? taste and flavor or getti... 
DAC break-in question
when breaking in my amps, my buddy lent me these resistors to connect to the outputs so I didn’t have to hear music all night. It was pretty cool, turn it on and stream music through the system, but their was some music, when you stood close to th... 
«40% Of Audiophiles Are Dying And No One Is Doing Anything About It!»
so, HAD top bring these quotes out: In response to this general discussion " Time is the same in a relative way but you're older, Shorter of breath and one day closer to death" (Pink Floyd)  This quote I remember hearing when I was in Jr High (s... 
DAC break-in question
I think that it's part of the game we play. When I built my amps, I was expecting 5-700 hours to burn them in. It's been a great journey, noticing when a significant step has been achieved, sharing the almost blossoming of the system with my wife ...