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Best Examples Of Cymbal Decays On A Recording
" Drums And Bells " by Tonian Labs  
Anyone ever use a Dynaco Quadadapter QDP-i
This is known as the Hafler circuit, and there are many articles about the circuit, and the man, David Hafler, available to ponder.  
Try This With Your SS Amp
Himalayan Salt Lamps. Not an imitation one.......Brings warmth to ss. 👍  
High Quality Interconnects for Luxman L-590AXII
@misternice , is that a monitor lizard you are holding ?  
Class D Amplification Announcement
I do not believe the majority of " audiophiles " know how to listen to music, and are listening to the things that do not correspond to live, unamplified musical performances. Buying an amplifier, to make Nils Lofgren’s guitar ( from Keith Don’t G... 
Amp Internal Wire
For years I have modified amps changing out the power cords ( non iec inlets ) to heavier gauge, speaker wire to the output posts, and in some cases, the low level signal wires. Always made a sq difference, usually for the better. Unless someone t... 
A rookie with 10K, seeking advise
To the OP. I have not read any of the comments above, so this might have been discussed. 1st, welcome. Given your current system and your large room, have you optimized your listening seat / speakers ? In other words, do you have a " sweet spot " ... 
Class D Amplification Announcement
Ralph, could this have been possible without the GAN ? If so, why wait so long ?  
Best integrated amps
@thecarpathian, it is part of the young audiophile’s upgrade path...a sad, impatient, confused one, especially when on a budget ( but I speak for many of us ). I responded to his other, duplicate thread. A complete rebuild would be more than his b... 
Amp's that are better sounding than a nad 3020
Each amp has it’s " qualities ", attracting various listeners. What speakers are you listening through ? What is / are your sources ? What music do you listen to / enjoy ? How loud do / would you listen ? Do you listen at a distance, or nearfield ... 
Tube Preamp repair near Trenton NJ
There is a member here named bigkidz who builds a line of tube gear, does repairs and is located in N.J. I never dealt with him personally, but have communicated with him. Seems like the real deal. My best, MrD.  
All New Yamaha NS-2000A Loudspeakers Are On The Market
@bigkidz , I would bet, your gear, driving the Yamahas, would likely surprise you. Listen, I am not a Vandy guy, which does not reflect negatively on them. It is not my taste, simple as that. Enjoy ! MrD.  
Been intrigued by this power amp since it was introduced. Yes, another " D " thread.
The description of what this amplifier does and does not do, I would like to refer you all to the Absolute Sound review of the Audio Research 300.2 power amp. The descriptions by both reviewers is " right on " with my take on the Retro 4780 ( runn... 
Competitive class D amp suggestions
Which version of the ST-10 ? New, it would be version 4, which in reading, is the best of the 4.....I believe there were 4 versions.  
Been intrigued by this power amp since it was introduced. Yes, another " D " thread.
So, when I posted this thread, I had started listening to my Dalaudio Retro 4780, again ( bought it here a few yrs ago 2nd hand ). I extensively damped the inner chassis as I always do, changed the feet, sits on a heavy vpi sandwich something or o...