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Line Stage Preamps that blew you away $2500 Edition
I do not miss tubes at all ( this is just me ). My gear is on 24 / 7, and at full volume w / o signal, not a peep out of my 104 db speakers ( no hiss, no hum ), and I am ready to go, anytime. I have plenty of gain, as I could never imagine reachin... 
Luminous Audio unresponsive
They read emails first from those requested from their web site. They are busy and the holidays are here, so time with family. Be patient. Sooooooooworth the wait. I am the biggest fan...Try : tim@luminousaudio.com. Always, MrD.  
For OPPO owners. HDCD function
My dac automatically acknowledges when an HDCD disc has been inserted into my transport, and I must say, I enjoy greatly how they sound.  
Line Stage Preamps that blew you away $2500 Edition
House sound qualities. If you want this, do not go with a passive design. I want to hear the source (which has it's house sound), and the amplifier(which has it's house sound ). That is enough house sound for me. I need some neutrality in the chai... 
How do you get Happy as an Audiophile?
I have heard somewhere, that a trip home from the dispensary helps  
Line Stage Preamps that blew you away $2500 Edition
I too do not like transformer coupled passives. I have been using the Luminous Audio Axiom passive unit ( his very top of the line ) now for 4 years or so. I was into passive years ago with products from P.S.Audio, Mod Squad, and many others. For ... 
RIP oregonpapa
It is very sad news indeed. My condolences to his family and friends....he was a friend to all of us here. RIP Frank.   
If a " system " cannot do this, I move on........
@mijostyn , I have owned panels, and set up many. I understand and appreciate their virtues. However, when I say nothing compares to a live concert, it is my opinion, a good horn system comes closest, but still, no cigar. Is it the equipment’s fau... 
How do you know when a stereo sounds good?
On 11/11, I started a thread here....." If a system cannot do this, I move on ".......I invite anyone here to read it, and comment. Enjoy !   
If a " system " cannot do this, I move on........
@mijostyn, some interesting thoughts on the subject, and agree on the musical choices. IME, live performances that are amplified can be exciting, as seeing a favorite band live is awesome, but a smaller venue without amplification is " dabomb ". I... 
If a " system " cannot do this, I move on........
I just listened to " Romantic Warrior ", and the playing of these 4 ARTISTS is simply uncanny. NO, they are not in my room, as I know and am aware of, a recording is what I am listening to. 1st, the total lack of any noise, distortion, hiss, hum, ... 
Great experience with audio society and local tech
I am pretty certain the pots are TKD, not TDK, as I have used the brand in the past, which are excellent. Enjoy !  
If a " system " cannot do this, I move on........
@au_lait +1  
If a " system " cannot do this, I move on........
@jbhiller , thank you.....And, without being negative, or to pick on you too, my words concerning Tull, verbatim, " Recordings are poor, but the MUSIC is wonderful, exciting, a joy to listen to "...I am not sure why you misunderstood. *** Many of ... 
If a " system " cannot do this, I move on........
Hey everyone. I appreciate everyone’s comments, positive and negative, as well as my return to Agon, posting. As we all know, anyone on this site, is surely adimant about certain things related to this hobby. I do not judge the preference that fol...