pindac

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Going Tubing
@bimmerlover Do note: Tubes in a Audio System are not a device one can Power On and forget about. My Valve EE, has always encouraged the discipline for not leaving the Audio System unattended for long periods of time. The Idea being one stays w... 
Digital with same soundstage as analog
Keeping my assessment limited to my experiences encountered, I will add to the statement made in the earlier post. "The outcome of such experiences for myself and as a result of only experiencing a very limited range of dedicated streaming device... 
Digital with same soundstage as analog
At least I'm not with a first encounter being 'Steaming Sauces', that would be a interesting wording to cause total confusion. I have a notoriety for being a Thread Killer.   The most recent 2024 Streamer Demo' has been a Linn Selekt with Upgrad... 
A GOOD dry record cleaning device
I use the Yukimu ASB-1 Brush, very similar to the Furutech ASB-1. It is made using CORBRID Fibres as part of the Brush Make Up, which are known for Anti Static Properties. The Brush Bristles are extremely fine and soft.  To use this, I do two i... 
Digital with same soundstage as analog
I was first introduced to Steaming through dedicated set ups for Streaming as the Source in a few very expensive systems, both Valve and Solid State. At the time of these demo's there was no option to carry out A/B comparisons to other Sources. M... 
Turntable advice
@dan_springer - Congrats on your trusting your own instincts, I can see the allure of the Avenger Plus, it has the blessing of being very photogenic. Your Statement is as follows: "In the end I decided to go with the one that I enjoyed listening... 
SUT With a Manley Steelhead RC?
I've been demo'd through Tube Rolling the 50's CCa and the 60's Holy Grail, along side same Brand and other Brands Tubes through to the 80's Production. All Tubes were above Factory Spec, with each Pair being almost identical in their Test Readin... 
Turntable advice
Seeing as a Video has already been used to help the OP attain valuable information on this subject. I have found one more Video, that should prove extremely useful. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/audiophile-comedy  
Turntable advice
@chrisoshea Your advice then, is to spend $0000's ? on a Vinyl Replay Source and then invest in the Source Material after.  The OP who has made it known are only in a possession of a few Vinyl LPs, has a need to but Source Material, the suggestio... 
Digital with same soundstage as analog
I have used the Hana SL as both a work horse Cart, and as a A/B Cart' against other Cart' and a Digtal Source.. Both experiences had reinforced my understanding, the SL was not for me.  I have a bespoke built Valve DAC used with CD and to date, ... 
Use of a splint when changing cantilever and stylus
I have formed a view over a long period of meeting individuals, especially meeting those who have developed a recent inquisitiveness and have spread their wings a little to encounter new experiences. It has become my view, that when a person has ... 
Going Tubing
A good friend who is a very competent EE, has built a range of Amp's in both SS and Valve, of which Valve is their most preferred. Recently they have bought into a DHT Pre Amp design and have been trying it out on owned Amp's. The Valve Pre' cou... 
Use of a splint when changing cantilever and stylus
The Service under scrutiny is difficult to find anything concerning about whenit comes to the Coil Repairs and Cantilever and Styli replacements where a Solid Cantilever is used. The repair that I have been informed about recently in a private co... 
Turntable prices. Is my mind going?
As for very expensive Audio Equipment, very few get to have demo's of it usage in an environment ideal to enable the end sound to be heard at its best. To encounter a large arrangement of High Expense Audio Equipment, the venue to do this will mo... 
What happens when the stylus tip wears out on a $12,000 cartridge?
What goes into producing a $15K Cart' from one Brand, that separates it as a construction from another Brands Cart' $3K, $6K or $10K. It is already known that certain Cart's in the US are offered at $10K and can be imported to the door from Count...