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PS Audio PWD MkII vs W4S DAC2
how-to-open-the-perfect-wave-dac-case-to-change-fuse 
Amp for MBL 101e mk2 Speakers
Stereo5, contact member "Dev" on amp suggestions for MBL 101e. He had the big MBL amps ... but finally settled on Bryston 28BSST2 for SS and VAC Statement 450 mono for tube. 
PS Audio PWD MkII vs W4S DAC2
Cymbob, are you using the bridge? A nice improvement is changing the fuses. Try HiFi Tuning Supremes ... direction is back to front. 
Why aren't new vacuum tubes as good as old ones?
When you guys talk about "better" that include sound quality?.Yes and durability. One of the reason I read is some raw materials are banned due to environmental reasons so they can't produce the same quality tube.Atmasphere, what's the name of the... 
Question about shipping damage
02-11-14: Swampwalker I remember we had a brand new, heavy tube amp we needed to ship to a reviewer, and upon pickup, the petite FedEx driver proceeded to roll the box end over end to the truck I saw the UPS guy do the same with a turntable he was... 
Why speaker lines come and go
The real question is why any small high end audio manufacturer is able to survive.HIGH margins! Low supply + low demand = HIGH price.If a company produces products consumer wants, they can survive. Great example is Ferrari and Lamborghini, they wa... 
Synergistic Research HFT + FEQ
As you put up each group of 5 HFT's you will hear the soundstage expand and then become increasingly more rich and detailed.Still UNDECIDED sticking them on my TAD E1s. Yikes!I'm remodeling my home and walls are bare so hope these will improve the... 
Question about shipping damage
Reynold 531 brings back many fond memories. I had a Raleigh with Reynold 531 double butted and Campy. Later when I moved to So. Cal, bought a custom DeRosa with Columbus SLX and DuraAce. DeRosa has 30K+ miles and just collecting dusk in the baseme... 
Synergistic Research HFT + FEQ
Call me a pigeon, ordered a 5 pack of HFT. Hope it does NOT disappoint! 
New KT150 tubes?
People please do not ask ARC what the status of the KT-150 is. Thanks.Why?02-07-14: Wolf_garciaI might buy a quad of 150s when my 120s die just to see if my amp would blow up. Am I so wrong? Seems the amp (Jolida 502p) can take it...plus I'm getti... 
HiDiamond P4 PC vs Nordost Valhalla PC
So Neal, are you going for a P4? 
Bi-wire: is it worth it?
Elegal, you also need to add shotgun where you use 2 single runs for bi-wiring so 2x price of SCs.From my experience, it all depends on the speaker and SC so you gotta try for yourself. In my current system, shotgun is definitely WORTH IT! 
New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house
Wisnon,From Lampizator Transport webpage:Plays files in untouched form - full resolution. (up to 96/24)It appears Transport is no longer based on SB Duet. SB Touch? proprietary design? Any ideas? 
New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house
Wisnon, I see your posts on Lamp in various websites. Do you have a professional affiliation with Lukaz or just a satisfy customer? 
Coincident Linestage vs CJ CT5 or Allnic L-3000
01-29-14: JwmDon't get me wrong the VAC is great its just not as transparent or quiet as the Absolare. I think the WE845 tubes are great. I like them much better than the original RCA 845 tubes.Just curious, what tubes are you rolling in your VAC?