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Simple Question re Tidal Playback
Thanks for the responses.It is an old, first generation Bryston BDP-1 which still works fine. The more recent BDP's support Tidal streaming.I want to try out Tidal first the old-fashioned, wired way before I move on to a streaming solution. I actu... 
Simple Question re Tidal Playback
Thank you.Neal 
New Tweak --- Its Fantastic
Thank you, Lak.Neal 
New Tweak --- Its Fantastic
Where does one buy Total Contact? Does the seller have a website?Thank you.Neal 
Ever Bought an Audio Product that was Stupid Good for the Money?
AudioEngine 5 self-powered speakers. Purchased on Audiogon new for $300, find me a better monitor for less than $3000!Neal 
exceptional voices of female singers (non-classical)
Sandy Denny - Fairport Convention and SoloLana del Rey - Yes, really! The woman can sing!Bedouine - New artist with a mmysterios, smoky voice. 
Why Are There So Many Audio Research Reference 5SE's For Sale
If ARC is upgrading their tube pre's every 2-3 years, (i) how advanced were the original models when marketed (was there "planned obsolescence?), and (ii) this is substantially more frequent than other reputable pre mfrs., e.g., C-J, VAC, VTL, et ... 
Retermination Services in NYC
I ultimately sent my Nordost Valkyrie (sp?) IC’s to Cullen Cables for re-termination. Patrick Cullen was a pleasure to deal with. Did an excellent job at very reasonable cost and was extremely responsive. Kudos!Neal 
Which  component should get the best power cable? I
From the wall to power conditioner or bar. Will impact all other components.Neal 
Has anyone heard new Less Loss C- Mark power cable?
How great can it be if it is priced at less than 50% of Reference, which is a tremendous power cable. I have two.Neal 
Retermination Services in NYC
Thank you all for your assistance.I said don't ask why because how it happened is, for the power cable, infuriating (out-of-control cleaning lady) and for the IC's my idiocy (you're not supposed to yank, dumbkopf!).Neal 
Power Cables for Krell FPB300
I have a FPB 300cx and the stock power cord is not removable and it is 15A. In fact, krell told me they have run out of back plates and so I cannot get a plain IEC input on the back, I am stuck with the stock PC (which is fine, as far as I can tel... 
High End Amp Price Collapse musings
"D" would be the proper grade for the sound of these amps. They do not sound like music, IME. I will stick with my big fat Krell FPB 300cx.Neal 
Bi-wire speaker cable setup for Krell FPB 400cx
I use a shotgun bi-wire pair of Nordost Valhallas on my Krell FPB 300cx to Von Schweikert VR5 HSE speakers. Been a happy listener for years with this setup, and only use one set of terminals on amp end. Have biwired many different speakers for yea... 
Telefunken in Disguise?
Thank you all. The photo in the link that Tomcy6 posted is the tube I bought, so I am reassured to know it is a true Telefunken. Now let;'s hear if it sounds better than the Amperex Bugle Boy I am using now, which has fantastic detail and realism ...