knotscott

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High Powered Holographic Amplifiers
They're not SS, but I'd be surprised if the Convergent amps didn't perform at least as well as your Audio Research Ref 610T. 
Will a $700 turntable outperform a CD player?
While I tend to prefer vinyl for several of the reasons mentioned by others, the one that sounds best on my system really boils down to the particular recording. At it’s best, I do tend to feel more like I’m at the venue with vinyl, but I can cert... 
Pre amp and Power amp advice needed
VTA amps and kits from Tubes4hifi.  Great sounding robust amps and great support. Highly recommended. http://www.tubes4hifi.com/home.html  
Best tube preamplifier for under $15k
Convergent SL-1 
How Do You Live The Audiophile Life
I haven’t stepped foot in an audio store in more than 20 years, yet my system has continued to evolve via several relatively low cost DIY upgrades. I’m fortunate enough to have acquired a couple of Dynaco ST-70s, and a Lazarus Cascade Basic tube p...