nguyenchiro

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How do I buy tubes?
My suggestion is searching at www.vintagetubes.com. Check it out and see how they test and sell vacuum tubes for more than 20 years. 
Metronome any Good?
I have right now a Cary 308T CDP with two 12AU7s tubes output)which is a brand new CDP that I traded for a 306/200. I still let it brake in and everyday I hear the sound is getting better and better. The 308T sounds more analog than 306/200 with e... 
What is your most beautiful component?
Have you seen the MacIntosh MC2102 when you seat there in the dark? It is so beautiful in general. The Conrad Johnson Premier 17 LS comes in second. 
VPI Scout.
I have right now the MMF7 turntable with Golden Eroica cartridge and 834P phono stage. They are matched and sound awsome to me and also affordable high end analog (under $2000.00). Later on you can upgrade the Ecc83(3)of 834P phono stage so you ca... 
EMC-1 or CARY 306/200
You should try Cary 306/200. It is an awesome CD player with 24/96 digital and 24/192 analog. The sound is a huge soundstage, details and has an excellent transparence. Especially it will produce the sound out of your Talon Khorus differently. Fri... 
Sim Audio W-5 Amp With B&W N802 Speakers
I currently have Talon Peregrine and have listenend with Sim Audio W5. There was no problem, every details, transparent and musical I heard. You should check your ICs. there should be anything holding back the performance of Sim Audio and Talon Pe... 
Best Looking components / your vote please
I agree with Aida_w. When you seat in the dark and in front of you a beautiful glowing blue VUs and all the tubes and the incredible sound of MC 2102 (little brother of MC2000) you would forget anything at that moment...! 
Comparing Electrocompaniet EMC-1 and Cary 306/200?
Hi Andrew,My suggestion is the Cary 306/200 CD player. If you would like to audition Elektrocompaniet EMC1 you should get MKII modified one (There is one in auction now) because it has 24/192 and modified by an audio expert. I have a 306/200 and i... 
Used Cary or Used Meridian
My taste would be Cary 306/200 which I just purchased. It took me such a long time to do researches about the best CD player that can probably be the best (Audio Aero Capitol and Electrocompaniet EMC1 MKII are also the best). But it also depends o... 
CD Players opinion needed
I recently have Cary 306/200. This CD player is awesome and produces an airy, transparent and huge soundstage, especially a deep tight bass if your speakers can go low to 20 Hz. I will have audition EMC1 MKII with modified and compare to 306/200. ... 
Best amp for 5k used? SS or Tube
You suggest you to try Cary Rocket 88 either stereo or monoblocs. You also can search in Caryaudio.com to see their new V12i. I already listened to both Rocket 88 and V12. If you can afford should get the monoblocs V12 which are awesome amps, tran... 
Aragon Soundstage or Conrad Johnson PV-14L
Hi, I suggest you to get Aragon Soundstage to have an advantage of both HT and Stereo. Especially Stereo part has incredible sound, detail with deep tight bass and transparent compare to other solid state gear (stereo). 
Music Hall MMF-7 or the Rega 3
Hi Tbird,I suggest that you should purchase MMF-7 with Golden Eroica cartridge. It sounds so incredible. I bougth only for $750.00. 
Best SS 200 wpc amps
Hi,I think you should get SimAudio W5 to drive your B&W speakers. I have one and it drives my pair of Cabasse iroise 500 with peak power 840watts easily with no problems. This amp also match with high performance preamp. 
Preamp recommendation pre amp
Get yourshelf a Conrad Johnson Premier 17LS which will match with McIntosh power amp but I suggest you to step up to the McIntosh MC602 SS or MC2102 vacuum tube. I have ownwed 17LS and MC2102 for a year and I still love their sound. The more you l...