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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... 
All New Yamaha NS-2000A Loudspeakers Are On The Market
Is there a more diversified audio company than Yamaha ? More technically advanced than Yamaha in any of those other areas ?   
Competitive class D amp suggestions
WOW ! To him not knowing.....or caring.....