luisma31

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Supratek Owners Thread
@gryphongryph hey maybe I missed it but have you tried the EML 45 vs 6SN7? If you can try it, solid plates not mesh, I tried good NOS 45 but prefer the EML  
XLR cables, worth buying higher end?
XLR cables with my Atmasphere Amp and preamp won't make too much difference. Mogami is great, there are 2 types 2549 which I believe is shielded and 2534 unshielded which some say is better than the shielded version.This guy makes great cables htt... 
Fedex Customs problem
Don't know if it matters but I'm in Miami. I have purchased items in Australia, sent via DHL, retained at customs, I asked DHL for status since shipment was received but not delivered, they asked me to fill a firm, opened a case, after 7 days call... 
What Makes your System Special?
I'm with Hilde on this one, I lived in a house with tall ceilings 24 ft tall or so at the living room area, the living area was 25 ft wide at the speakers wall and 18 from speakers to listening spot, I could move my speakers off from the wall and ... 
New Yamaha A-S3200 Integrated Amp ?.
audioman58, I like your plan with the 2100  
Recommended FR 66 service
Beautiful arm Chak 
Detecting “Dirty” Power
Kind of a long shot here, have you tried a different power cable? If your power cable accidentally have AC polarity inverted that could cause a hum. Shipping to PS audio you likely did not shipped the cable  
Choosing a MC phono preamp for my new cartridge
I have to say Ralph that I always always learn something new from your posts, but I you got me confused here. Are you saying that the loading with a switch is worse than loading direct with resistors in the circuit because of the electrical condit... 
Surge protectors and power conditioners - Good idea or bad?
I've read all sorts of opinions here. My experience protecting equipment. 1st cause of equipment failure during electrical storms, lightning and such is induced currents due to proximity discharges, even on shielded twisted pair, the electrical tr... 
Herron VTPH-2A Phono Preamp....anyone familiar?
@lewm, mosfet? I owned the AS2100 (model just next down from the 3000), excellent integrated, very good sounding for the money, nice dynamics and power, has an MM stage, which is good but nothing special. It was a current unit in 2017 Lew, now the... 
Are Preamplifier’s Relevant Today or just a Hinderance with Digital Playback ?
Thanks for answering my inquiry, I agree but I just see a conflicting statement for me.If it is a circle of confusion how do I know I am reproducing the media "as neutral as possible"? it looks like a chicken and egg riddle 
Are Preamplifier’s Relevant Today or just a Hinderance with Digital Playback ?
Now on the colorations, the only reference I get is live events, when I used to attend more than 1 year ago live events, tonality and sound of instruments were my reference, so that is what I use on a daily basis to reference "neutral", but then y... 
Are Preamplifier’s Relevant Today or just a Hinderance with Digital Playback ?
@brewmasterdonI simply feel that my current main rig sounds better without a pre-amp and that they generally hamper detail and resolutionThat is all that mattersI do like the way in which the forum members on this thread have conducted themselves,... 
Supratek
Does anyone know the Cabernet Dual input impedance and sensitivity, I can't find any specs on the site.thanks  
Supratek Owners Thread
Does anyone know the Cabernet Dual input impedance and sensitivity, I can't find any specs on the site.thanks