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$18k Tube preamp for large scale symphonies please
hi i don't require long ic, just concern that it should preferably have phase switch & balance knob. i find many have the extra emphasis on upper bass which i think the designers are trying to make vocals more enticing, most also can't create ... 
$18k Tube preamp for large scale symphonies please
Hi Mbovaird does McIntosh c1000 c/t/p have left right volume control balance and a phase switch ? Thanks 
SMC VRE-1b vs. VRE-1c
6% ? what i know of is around 7.5k to 9k Max for the B ver. after the upgraded C ver. pricing jump to 16.5k!! so no longer interested to hear one. my 2cent. 
SMC VRE-1b vs. VRE-1c
I guess the obvious difference is simply over price for the VRE-1c 
$18k Tube preamp for large scale symphonies please
has anyone heard a Purity Audio Design preamp Silver transformer series? thanks 
Yamamoto YDA 01 DAC
hi Thanks and very appreciate your detail comments! i almost wanted to get it as all these rave had talked about all positive things and none negative.. Have you compared the 3 DAC (Octave,Sabre32,ECS-1) in the same system, same equipment? 
Coincident Linestage vs CJ CT5 or Allnic L-3000
Oh.. that's nice to know. thanks! i'm haven'nt made up my mind yet. need to hear the ATma MK-1 & Purity audio design & velvet "block" before pulling the trigger. 
Yamamoto YDA 01 DAC
Hi Kzhtoo,So how do you find your Octave sound after the burn-in period? Did the soundstage improve since your initial observation? Thanks. 
Coincident Linestage vs CJ CT5 or Allnic L-3000
Coincident Statement linestage does not have a true fully balance circuit. XLR input is matter of convenience only.if you have not heard of CSL, it very very airy and light in musical notes but smooth, & somewhat polite. the music seems to flo... 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
hi Grannyring,sorry if i asked a stupid question. do you know the output impedance of DUDE? anyone? and what is the default gain that TRL made in dude? guess that's another stupid question.. anyway, thanks if anyone kind to answer. 
Need understanding on amperage
hi Ralph,Thanks for responding about my query. i'm not sure what if the load should dip to 1 ohm MOMENTARILY for certain high freq. and playing at whisper quiet level, does this mean the amp should still be capable of handling such load (theoretic... 
Need understanding on amperage
Can anyone help to illustrate how and what components in the amp (eg. transformer VA, capacitance, transistor rating, etc) that are crucial in delivery into difficult loads e.g. lower than 1ohm in peak situations? thanks. If the listening level is... 
Would Atmasphere M1 work with ML Ascent i speakers
hi Pal, i do own a ML Ascent i, it is in my second system. Generally i would say almost every amp(even multichannel receivers) in the market are able to drive the ML speakers, but not to a sonic greatness that may leave you satisfied. Depending on... 
$18k Tube preamp for large scale symphonies please
HI Whart, i'm only searching for line stage only. Lucky me, no additional cost for the phono. BTW, i'm using Martin logan speakers and their sonic are rather neutral, perhap slightly warm\bloom from the 400hz down which i experience when compare t... 
$18k Tube preamp for large scale symphonies please
hi Charles1dad,thanks much for your heartily recommendation. i auditioned and was almost a jaw dropping experience. it paired with Rogue audio Medusa, Goldmund Cdp w/Wadia DAC & SuperVictory II. the only part not up to expectation is bass regi...