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$500 used power cord for Lumin power supply
You should have bought one with tone controls. The one I have has tone controls and a small 5 band EQ. BTW it was also cryogenically treated Interesting PC @grunge1000 . What component is being driven by this PC? What is the rest of your system?  
Wasted Years.
With age, taste (in music) also changes, and so do our listening habits. I find it funny that we are discussing this. Each of us came to this site for a reason. While music is our primary driver, I am an audiophile because I would like to listen t... 
Sound Performance Lab
@oddiofyl , Thanks. Did you manage to audition any of their amplifiers? Does not seem like a popular brand, despite their origin and make.  
Sound Performance Lab
@amorstereo , (Terry London), I was wondering if you could provide some feedback. I have read many of your well written reviews of amplifiers from Coda, SPL, LTA, etc. I know that you initially liked the Coda 8 and then upgraded to the 16. But re... 
Do you recall "instant improvement" from your first stand-alone DAC ?
I switched from an Oppo UDP-205 to the T+A DAC200. From the first few seconds to date, it always amazes me. It is not even a fair comparison between the two. More of everything, clarity, soundstage and realism. All the things you mention and then ... 
Preamps better than Parasound JC-2 ?
@wag12wag12  Did you not read the last post, before you posted?  
What are the best GaN Amplifiers available today?
Thank You for sharing your experience with the Liav amplifiers. Your experience with the T+A DAC 200 had helped me. So will look forward to hearing back after your trial period and what you decided.  
Seeking to upgrade from Weiss Dac 204
The T+A DAC 200 will make a fantastic upgrade.  
What are the best GaN Amplifiers available today?
@benzman  Based on your comments, I think these are much better than the Class AB amplifiers you have owned? When the break-in is complete, please provide some details on how the Liav amplifiers upped the game and improved your listening experien... 
What are the best GaN Amplifiers available today?
@response34  I never said I owned the class D Red Dragon amplifiers.  
What are the best GaN Amplifiers available today?
@lak  No issues at all. Being on this site for about 20 years now - I very well know the "regulars" and you are one of them! Good to know that the LAIV have provided you with a realistic sound - especially when you have experienced all the very ... 
What are the best GaN Amplifiers available today?
@lak , What was your previous amplifier? Can you please describe the changes that the LAIV brought to your system - pros and cons - if you don't mind?  
Eyes open or closed?
+1 @gdaddy1  When your system throws great images, no point is not watching them dance in front of you. That is the actual fun!  
How competitive are you with your system?
I did not realize that I was supposed to build a system that competed with other. I built it for my listening pleasure 🤦‍♂️  
LTA Ultralinear 12AU7’s
Psvane Horizon @jaybe, I love these and HAD high hopes. They sound amazing - no doubt. But the tube life itself is pretty short. I got a pair and one of them went bad within 6 months. Psvane honored their warranty and sent me another pair. One ...