lak

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Considering switching to XLR cables,
If you are looking at other brands of cables I agree 100% with what @v-fi said, try the Veritas Cables Argentum R (RCA) or Argentum X (Balanced).    
Considering switching to XLR cables,
Honestly I don’t think you’re going to hear a difference between RCA’s or balanced other than the fact that the balance are going to sound a bit louder without increasing the volume. If you were going to try balanced, I would recommend from the se... 
Fosi Audio ZA3 - my perspective (review)
Thanks for the review...  
Anyone wear gloves to handle vacuum tubes?
Maybe one doesn't need to wear some type of glove when handling tubes, but I always do.  
Best affordable Linear Power Stage
This Audiogon thread might be useful: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/linear-tube-audio-little-known-great-linear-power-supply Or: https://www.lineartubeaudio.com/accessories  
Long Run to Wall Plug vs Short Run to Conditioner?
I believe it all depends on why you use a power conditioner and exactly which power conditioner you are using. With that said if all you are only concerned with is how the preamp sounds you have to try the preamp out of your power conditioner vs y... 
Mike's Barn.
@tabl10s Thanks for the post. What a nice barn ;-)    
Veritas Cables a new brand that I found
@denon1 Thank you the update, I really appreciate the comparison and information.  
New Magico Speaker Break-in Question
Give them a lot of break-in time.  
HDMI cable to utilize I2s Connection from LAIV uddc to Denafrips Terminator 2
SUPREME HDMI MKII Digital Video Cable HDMI 2.0 Bandwidth 29 Gbps and Audio I²S https://www.ricable.com/en/prodotto/supreme-hdmi-cavo-video-digitale-hdmi-2-0-bandwidth-29-gbps-e-audio-i2s/?swcfpc=1      
Sold Sold Sold
+1 @carlsbad2   
Okay, that's it -- I'm done (unless I win the lottery)
Excellent and enjoy!  
Presto Music Tsuyoshi Yamamoto hi res download
My favorite is still "Midnight Sugar" although I own many of their other cd's.  
Veritas Cables a new brand that I found
@charliee You might try contacting them through USAM as well as their website, and include your phone number. The reason I say this is I had not heard back from them regarding an email I sent (they usually get back to me the same day and/or hour) ... 
Puritan 156 and Furman
+1 @pinwa