lak

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Using a DAC with Conrad Johnson DV2b CD player
Try it both ways and deiced for yourself what sounds best. But of course you knew that already:-) 
How important is the transport when using a DAC?
If you are going to use a dac then a good transport is always going to make a big difference. I've experimented with the concept over twenty years and you need a good transport to hear what your dac and system is truly capable of. 
Dave Brubeck passes
What a shame and loss. 
Best Amp for Klipsch La Scala Speakers? Xmas Gift
I think any tube amp or integrated tube amp would sound good. A person could drive themselves crazy trying to figure out what sounds the best. 
Big, big room -- which 10-20k speakers?
Montana EPX Speakers. 
best tubes for Aesthetix Calypso
Mullard MCI-B67 ECC 83Amperex 6922 NOSIf you can find them and want to pay the price :-) 
Preamp to pair with X250.5
Clarrie, If this helps; I have a Aesthethix Calypos I use with my AX30.5 and it sounds very good. 
I just had my Audiogon account hacked . . .
Unfortunately, that kind of scam is happening all over the internet :-(! 
tube gear vs solid state...cable effectiveness
I have owned and still own many SS and Tube amps, preamps and CDP's.In my opinion cables DO make a difference in SS and Tube equipment. I would suggest keeping what you have and reach your own conclusions. Worse scenario, you could sell cables at ... 
CEC TL5100Z -- repair or replace?
I second Nick Gowan, I've used him for repair and he is very good. 
Best amplifier for klipsch heresy 3 speakers.
You might consider a Plinius integrated amp. I have owned several and thought they were all good. 
My tube amp sounds darker now.
Nemesis218,What is your system (component names, interconnects etc.)? 
FIM 880
Although some will disagree with power cords and outlets improving a system, I agree with you.May I also suggest you look into the outlet that Albert Porter (on this site) sells. In my opinion it improves the sound of your system even more then th... 
Power cord effect on turntables
Try some upgrade power cords and let us know if there is an improvement. You never know for sure unless you try. 
Why do I like Class AB better than Class A?
Clarification on my above post. I left my Plinius SA 100 MK III on 24/7 in A/B but when I switched it to class A it took at least 20 minutes to reach the sound I desired.