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Whose got best class D at this point?
I think you may have something about the resolution factor..you tend to listen to the sound and not the music..and I think the high resolution takes some of the mystery and romance out of the sound especially with us tube heads 
Whose got best class D at this point?
I have tried the Nuforce 9, the ps audio trio 100 and the sonic super t, and now the trends audio 10.1 with the michael mardis mods and I would have to say that with exception of horsepower these amps sound more the same than different. They are v... 
Trends TA-10.1 optnions/input
I have just been breaking in a Michael Mardis modded Trends amps and I must say it is very impressive. I have played it for about 50-60 hours and seem to be improving all the time. This amp is very sensitive to different speaker cables. I have tri... 
Help: Order of importance: Pre, Amp, DAC, speakers
Sorry, I am old and can't half see anymore and I agree that power conditioning is just one factor. It is really hard to identify any one thing as most important. To me, it is a question of system matching that really holds the key ; this is a very... 
Small bookshelfs that reach 42 hz
Since I am assuming you are going to stand mount them, why not go with a spendor s5e. The profile it presents is no diferent than a bookshelf on stands and you get much better bass extension 
Best Cheap Speakers - New or Old
I agree about the spica tc 50. They image as well as anything out there anyway near their price 
Help: Order of importance: Pre, Amp, DAC, speakers
Nobody has mentioned power conditioning in this discussion. Although good highend equipment with solid internal power handling does a pretty good job of insulating itself from lousy ac lines, I was shocked how much improvement came with addition o... 
New tubes suggestions?
The jj kt77 really sounds great to me 
Best speakers for Primaluna Dialouge 2 "TUBES"
I have a pair of spendor s5e, the smaller sibling of the s8 and they sound great with my medium power tad 60 tube amp 
Review: Tube Audio Design TAD-60 Tube amp
Hi guys...I just purchased a pair of vintage Spica TC50's from a fellow audiogoner and have been listening to them through my tad 150/60 combo and am truly amazed at the imaging these 20 yr old speakers project. Does anyone else have any experence... 
Review: Tube Audio Design TAD-60 Tube amp
Hi MIchael....I think I got them from TubeDepot...So far they have been rock steady..and I really like the sound..larry 
Review: Tube Audio Design TAD-60 Tube amp
Hi Stan...Your comment about the tad 60 rings true because I have tried several el34 based amps, ie shanling, prima luna etc and this one just has something the others did not. Such is the mystery of this hobby. 
Is all this just a prelude to the Nuforce 10?
I think every manufacture likes to pick a product and throw the kitchen sink at it once in a while just to air out all their technology that is possible..ie don't build to a price point. I think Nuforce is doing this with the SE...Its basically a ... 
Review: Tube Audio Design TAD-60 Tube amp
Hi Stan.....I have tried the 6ca7, kt 90, el34....And think the kt77 just have a nice balance tight bass and ratain the lush midrange of the EL 34 valve....I also rolled in a jan 5751 in ax7 position and this seemed to further the improvement...I ... 
Review: Tube Audio Design TAD-60 Tube amp
HI Matman...I have beening running a quad of jj kt77 in triode mode for about a month and I think these are the best yet with good tight base and mids like the el34. I also replace the ax7 with jan 5751 and with these changes, I think the amp soun...