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HELP NEEDED Does anybody know how to get an Oppo 105 to lock onto DVD-A?
The 105 is probably set to Bitstream not pcm output...if its an older DAC go into the 105 menu and limit the digital output to 24/96 and drop outs should go away 
Boutique/custom vs production tube linestages
Like Aric Audio..., I have heard nothing but great things .     I wasn't quite sure what I wanted in an amp.   I almost bought another PP but honestly those QS are great, I certainly didn't need more power.  I wanted something different.... For ar... 
Boutique/custom vs production tube linestages
It’s not that PCBs are garbage but in a tube amp there is often collateral damage when a tube fails.  I had an Anthem Amp 1 and it really was a nice sounding amp but if a tube failed it would also burn the bias resistor.  Wound not have been a big... 
Boutique/custom vs production tube linestages
Toolshed has a preamp too .... 
AUDIO RESEARCH VS VTL
You want great sound, reliability,  and great customer service?   Quicksilver Audio make great sounding no frills gear .....    
Boutique/custom vs production tube linestages
Thats why I liked working with Matt at Toolshed.  Mine will be a 3oob but will have a few upgrades like stepped Khozmo attenuators.  Upgraded output trannys,  silver foil coupling caps.   Transformer covers will be dark bronze hammertone.   Amp us... 
Quicksilver Remote Pre (6DJ8) & Cary SLP-88 ... Need Opinions
I love Quicksilver.  Best gear for the money.   I have Mikes Mid monos and head phone amp and they are awesome Best customer service, although unlikely you will ever need it12AT7 is a great tube   , NOS is not crazy expensive like AX7 or 6922 
Estate Sales
I check craigslist ....  word of mouth...   my brother went to one last week and bought an Acurus 200 x3 for 150 and a Velodyne has 15 for 195I picked up a nice Fanfare FT 1a tuner for 200 today.... 
Can the need for novelty and change be mitigated by rotation?
The OP is right.... I just picked up a preamp , I really liked how my system's personality changed by swapping it out.   I think I'm going to keep it in place for a while..  I finally have enough nice gear for two systems plus , but at the moment ... 
Boutique/custom vs production tube linestages
Check out Toodshed Amps on Instagram or FB  if you want to see some beautiful  hand made creations.   Im having Matt build me a 300b amp and possibly his DHT Preamp.    
AUDIO RESEARCH VS VTL
VTL is the king of bad customer service..... 
What’s the best tube for a Sonic Frontiers SFL-1 preamp
I think I'm going to order a Gold Lion 12AT7, but it looks like there are a lot of NOS of this variety around so I think I'll order a Mullard alsoThis unit is in place of my Conrad Johnson Classic 2SE right now and it sounds so good I think I'm go... 
$2000.00 to spend on new speakers.
Nice. !   Heresy IV are a great speaker.    Enjoy 
What’s the best tube for a Sonic Frontiers SFL-1 preamp
I just picked up a mint SFL-1 last night , had a "new"  Brimar NOS AT7 but when I set it up I was pretty disappointed....dark, compressed sound it was bad.  Put a new JJ ECC81 in tonight and it sounds great.  I was actually looking for a pre for m... 
Speakers for 300B --- Klipsch Heresy 4 or other ideas???
Thats the great thing about this hobby, many different flavors to choose from .   Tastes change. lifestyles change.....  good thing theres about 1000 different speakers to choose from