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Cambridge Audio Cxnv2 Truth Mod /tubes make all the difference
@mahler123 sorry typo, $189.00 each at today's ridiculous price.  But these should last 7-10 years.  Maybe longer counting a few more tube rolls. I liked the original dac also, as i am a fan of AKM chips. I still use an RME ADI 2fs with Teddy Pard... 
Cambridge Audio Cxnv2 Truth Mod /tubes make all the difference
@mahler123 , the mod was about $1500. Phillips nos ecc88 min watt tubes $80.00 each.   
Best progressive rock album side
Moody Blues/ Days of Future Past  
Best XLRs under $500 a pair
If short runs check out Mogami Gold. If up to 25ft Mogami Gold AES/EBU.  
Sunday dreaming about preamps...
The ls28se is an awesome and very dynamic unit. I love mine. It has a very tight and musical grip on my 4 amplifiers. Should be getting the upgraded remote soon.  I went from a ref 5 to this unit.  
Too many choices for R2R DACS--opinions appreciated
Everyone has their preferences.  Mine is Audio GD r7he mkii.  It's sound is perfect and spot on musical. Excellent PRAT, never a hint of glare. Sound is very analog. Having the class A power supply really puts it a step above the others in its pri... 
My endgame system I think
Now that gives being locked up in a padded room new meaning. You can Lock this audio nut in anytime.  
Speaker Questions
Look on TMR websit. Fair prices for used upscale gear.  
Upgrading from Primaluna
For 2k more I would get 2 PL Evo 400 amps and mono block. If the El34 tubes aren't enough power you can always get KT150 tubes. Don't give up the tubes because of a little heat. I run them in my basement system.   
Whats on your turntable tonight?
CSNY American Dream, CSN Daylight  Again, The Doors Morrison Hotel  
"Too much gain"? (Cary SLP05 question)
I have that same problem with my AR ls28se. Using the dac I can only go to 10 or 12 on the control before its too loud. I'm running 4 mono blocks, 2 PL evo 400 and 2 PSA 700m amplifier.  How could I incorporate this into my system?  
2nd systems- who’s got one?
2nd in den, Cxnv2 with Modwright tube upgrade, Melody/Onix h6550 integrated tube amplifier,Klipsch 12" sub and 2 separate runs AQ Rocket 44 feeding  Kef R11 speakers.   
Digital amplifier fans, NAD C298 Purifi Eigentakt
Just had a pair of PSA M700 delivered yesterday.  Will be trying them out this weekend. If you want a bargin check out  TMR . They have a  set of PSA m77, Belcanto e1 ref600m,  and Wyred for Sound 1000r for sale. The WFS has the biggest wattage ou... 
Any song recommendations for testing purposes?
Billy Idol/ Eyes without a face  
Audio diffuser
I would post pictures but I don't know how.