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Class D amps seem poised to take over. Then what?
I am very sorry to see that this tread has devolved into petty personal. Please bring it back to the subject.Interesting that one of the last CL D threads included many good comments about the Legacy amp. Believe rh67 was going to Legacy to auditi... 
Class D amps seem poised to take over. Then what?
I am off the merry-go-round for my entire current system.Woodsong Garrard 301 TT, Triplanar arm, Lyra Atlas SL cart, Atma-Sphere MP-1 preamp, AGD Audion amps, Tetra 606 speakers, Silversmith Fidelium speaker cables, Shunyata Triton/Typhon power, S... 
What is the #1 equipment want currently on your HiFi horizon???
Mullard NOS military 12AT7s for my preamp.Think I am otherwise off the merry-go-round! 
Solid State pre amp / tube amp
In general, a tube preamp supplies a desired smooth and musical SQ. And, in general, a SS preamp supplies a ultra detailed but edgy SQ. And, in general, a tube pre adds some of that smooth and musical SQ to a colder SS amp. However, my SS amp alre... 
Woodsong Garrard 301, Artisan Fidelity 301, Shindo 301, SME 301, or etc.?
Chris at Woodsong does a complete rebuild including new platter.In addition to highly developed plinths. Mine was $11K. Artisan Fidelity seems to go to a higher, but not necessarily better, level.They are a few thousand more but Chris says that th... 
Class D for a Tube Lover
I am joyfully runnings my AGD Audions with an Atma-Sphere MP-1.Dead silent and superb phono stage. Think it is, perhaps, the best full function preamp available. Of its 18 tubes, 8 are for the phono stage. 
After 50 years, I have finally found my destination amps... AGD Audions!
Can’t afford the Gran Vivaces but am pretty sure that the SQ of the Audions is very similar to the upper models. Think they are beyond merely the “sweet spot” in the AGD line. Think the Audions are overachievers. The Vivaces should sound fuller so... 
Shunyata Hydra Triton mains filter
Wonder how the T/T compares to the new Everest wt the $8Kk power cord? Hard to imagine anything better. 
Class D amps that are superior to all or most?
I hear human beings with the AGDs. A revelation! 
Average Price Spent for Speakers
I don’t know what the average is but my ratio is about 1/4 of the total system cost was spent on speakers.A main variable might be using a digital front end or an analog one.My analog front end is 1/2. Relatively, a quality digital front end could... 
Shunyata Hydra Triton mains filter
Hi Paulo,I felt lucky to have found the two chassis Triton/Typhon which originally sold for $18K for $4500. A major transformation of my system. Think I have about the best power short of fully dedicated AC line. And think it is beyond that.If you... 
Putting together turntable rig
IME, #2 option sort of. Technics SL1200g TT wt arm, the top Hana cart and a Zesto Andros phono stage.However, if you can afford better, I would invest in the best cart you can. The Technics TT is a great unit to build on.But to pull out info in th... 
Is this my Imagination? Shunyata Hydra 6 Delta and some power cords transformed my system.
Shunyata is on the curing edge of power issues.Like very few other companies, they have a separate division for medical and military. Ie.: power for MRI machines. 
Buying used: how old is too old?
Believe the major and obvious issue with very old speakers is surround break down. Many can be replaced.On not so old, usually there are some small or not so small cosmetic issues. There are also some brands which are not currently popular which c... 
If you have a rebuilt Garrard or Lenco you need this!
There are four poles on the motor block. Change the 110v jumper connected to the two outer poles to the two inner poles for 220v.The pulley on the eddy brake needs to be replaced.