macg19

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Ethernet Cables - what are you using and why?
DHLabs. Much better than BlueJeans and an Audioquest Cinnamon I tried out which was no better than the BLueJeans My guess is the Ethernet cable matters more if you have a noisy environment/ router - I’m connected directly to a Cox Cable Panoramic... 
Music first or sound first?
Music first. I did read all the posts...some thoughtful, insightful and honest commentary. I recall hearing Nat King Cole’s voice at around 5 years old and associate that with my Dad’s reel-to-reel that was in a small suitcase. I bought my firs... 
T+A PA 3100 HV owners question
@audiotroy you were spot on!  
T+A PA 3100 HV owners question
@mgrif104 I ended up with a used Voodoo Infinity PC. I was more than a little surprised at the immediately noticeable improvement in dynamic range, detail, air (not sure if that is the right word), and better soundstage/more holographic. Definitel... 
Mark Levinson Has Saved Me And My MUSIC!!
Some of you need to take your meds cause the OP’s innocuous post went south really fast for no good reason.      
T+A PA 3100 HV owners question
All: Thanks for the feedback thus far. @mgrif104 Upper tier Nordost are beyond what I'm willing to spend on a PC, even used. I'll report back on what I land on. @lldd First time hearing about Triode Wire Labs - they look interesting and reasonab... 
T+A PA 3100 HV owners question
@audiotroy thank you  
Is positive reinforcement why things are sounding better?
I bought a pair of NOS Mullard’s for my tube DAC that cost half what I paid for the DAC. I swap them out from time to time with some much cheaper NOS Telefunken Diamond mark’s. The Mullard’s sound significantly better to me. And the Tele’s sound... 
BAT VK3500 vs. Hegel H590
@geof3 Cool. I’ve got a GoldNote PH 10 which is quite good but eventually I’ll try a tube phono. If you have any suggestions pls let me know. Thank you for your time.  
BAT VK3500 vs. Hegel H590
@geof3 Too funny! Now I’ll know who to bitch at if it breaks! Although I didn’t need the MC phono, I am curious how it sounds. Did you use it?  
BAT VK3500 vs. Hegel H590
@geof3 Used, from TMR  
BAT VK3500 vs. Hegel H590
@kennyc @geof3 I decided to go for broke (pun intended) and trade the BAT in on the T+A. I'll have it in my system Tuesday and report back. (I've never heard one.)  
Need help choosing my first amp for my first speakers
Off topic, but curious if 12 pairs of jc has any significance, or do you also need a new keyboard😏  
BAT VK3500 vs. Hegel H590
@geof3 Nice! Thank you.  
BAT VK3500 vs. Hegel H590
@geof3 Thanks for the insight. Curious what you have now for power and what speakers you own?