oddiofyl

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Stupid Asking Prices- Why Don't Sellers Read Audiogon The Blue Book First?
I use HiFi Shark as a guide, USAM also.   I try to price fairly with a little room for negotiation.   I have had numerous people inquire about my QS mono amps but I don't want to ship.  Local sales take a little time but if priced right it will se... 
mcintosh mc275 mk6 tube rolling ?
Good point about having a tester.   I found out the hard way that some of my “best” tubes were average at best.      Since having a tester I sorted through about a dozen NOS e180f Mullards.  They were from a large batch and I have no doubt they w... 
Adding a Dac and Stresmer
LAB 12 is way better than decent .....   have you heard one Audioman?     It's a sleeper,    
Adding a Dac and Stresmer
Yes Aurenders are not cheap , but I got a great deal on a N200 and have zero regrets.   Super high build quality, great App, sounds great, excellent support.     All that all up and it is a good value.    
Adding a Dac and Stresmer
Hi Silverfox.     The only direct comparison I have made in my system is LAb 12 vs RME.     I did listen to the SimAudio DAC and Merason DAC 1 during demo and thought the LAB 12 was the most natural sounding.   Merason was really good but I prefer... 
Tube tester?
While true that most testers don't test at real world voltages it is important to leave the tube in the tester for 5 min or so.  If you put it in and test it cold your results will be poor.    Ultimately your ears are the final say.   That fact th... 
Adding a Dac and Stresmer
I love my LAB 12 DAC.....   great sounding DAC.    https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2023/03/12/lab12-dac1-review/ I bought it thinking i would take advantage of my dealers one year trade up on something 2 X the cost.    It sounds so good I am keep... 
Considering A 20-40 Watt Stereo SET Amp
Check out Aric Audio.   Made here in Mass , I am pretty sure he has something in his product line that would appeal to you   
Recommendations for a vacum tube tester
Yes it is a great tool.   I’m not home tonight but I will check my manuals and let you know if there is a specific set of values.  I am guessing the switches would be set the same , but not sure what the target is for KT77      
DAC Transformer Hum - Affect Audio?
Bring it to work or to a friend’s and see if it does the same thing   
Decware and “The List”
+1 voodoo.    Very brave to face that diagnosis head on with such dignity.   I wish you well Chip.  Hopefully you find the exact amp you are looking for .  
Decware and “The List”
My issue with Decware is this … don’t tell me it’s 18 months with 2100 people on the List when your monthly production is less than 60 units.  Math doesn’t lie, that’s over a three year wait.  The list is growing faster than they can build and tha... 
Decware and “The List”
Again , no one cares.....  show the world you have a shread of decency and offer Chip your Decware at a decent price...  
Decware and “The List”
RIAA GUY.  , here is your chance to be a decent human being.   If I were rich and successful like you I would reach out to Chip after reading this post.... maybe sell him that amp for what you have into it????   
Decware and “The List”
Hey sorry your thread went off the rails.... I would put a WTB ad for whatever amp you want on USAM and on Decwares site. Also check HiFi Shark . It is an aggregate of most audio sales across the globe. Good luck.