mrjstark

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Hyperion HPS-938 speakers
Home theatre and high quality Hi-Fi is definitely possible and it doesn't necessarily have to cost an arm and a leg to do it right. I am not a huge advocate for Home Theatre since I have left that journey and started or more like revisited the roo... 
I Feel Overwhelmed....Please Help
Walter knows what he is talking about.....one of the good guys. I bought my Dodd preamp from Walter and couldn't be happier with the service . Glad to hear that you are finally going to get your system that you craved after.......however , I think... 
Low priced alternative to Benchmark Dac1
Paradisea usb - tube dac, sold direct. I can not speak on the usb input sound. I own the same but non usb version. I am not sure what is the price right now but I think it is around $700 Shipped. Very easy on the ears, on par or better then Scott ... 
I Feel Overwhelmed....Please Help
I meant Girlfriend Acceptance Factor.......sorry.I can send you some links so you can read some articles on some of those products for the next few hours or days. And then dig some more. 
I Feel Overwhelmed....Please Help
14X13 is quite small but it is possible to get a decent sound out of it. What is the purpose of this room and how much freedom do you have to optimize it to get the best sound possible (Wife Acceptance Factor).If you were willing to buy all or alm... 
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If you go with vintage , I could help you with restoration and or to add some nice wooden case. I am done with my house renovation - that will give me extra time to finish some projects for my audiophile friends ( you too Chad - if you are still i... 
Transporter to Nuforce 9 SeV2 preamp search
Dodd has HT pass-thru......unite doesn't have to be turn on for this feature to work. Since I am not familiar with Transporter , suggestions of others might be better then mine.P.SDodd vs Modwright shot-out , this Saturday. Stay tune.Mariusz 
Suggestions on an integrated w/ digital inputs?
Peachtree , Decco for $800 list is very good. There are better but.......for more. What is your budget, speakers and preferances - sound wise ??? 
Which preamp Dodd or Cary slp-98L
No comparison. IMONice rig but away. Be prepered for an eye opening experience.I have heard many that better Cary for less.Nice gear but overpriced IMO.Modwright, Supratek, Blueberry could work very well in your rig as well.Cheers 
I Feel Overwhelmed....Please Help
Chap_cat, One more suggestion. If you want to fool around with vintage tube gear, I would at least look into something like H.H.Scott from the 60's . My buddy has one and I loved its middle range, liquid, musical and very seductive sound. In fact,... 
I Feel Overwhelmed....Please Help
Tvat , have you listen to RWA???? If not you should give it a try. If you want to try it out let me know. I could loan you mine for a short time to try it in your rig. You seem like an honest guy, so.....I don't see any problems with that , if you... 
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Red Wine Audio is one of many. I called it T-amp but chip amp might be a more accurate name. Power is limited to digital chip that is the source of juice. I am not sure but 40wpc is the upper limit of that chip. Usualy it is a very simple design b... 
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Dave, I am not saying that it is an advantage......but just another choice. I own RWA which is a T-amp and it doesn't fit in neither camp , but it sounds wonderfull. It is the sound that I found appealing not the technology behind it. I have heard... 
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Dave, if you want to play that game fine.Tell me what tubes and which preamp did you have in mind.I have had quite a few preamps and I never spend more then $400 on NOS tubes. And that was the most that I have ever spend on tubes for the single un... 
I Feel Overwhelmed....Please Help
Dave in all due respect, where did you come up with $1500 NOS tube replacement. If that is what you paid.........It just might explain your anti_tube parade. I personaly wouldn't down anyone for their choices and preferences. We all know what we l...