pkale69

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audio research LS15 preamplifier
Does anyone else have experience comparing the "Direct" input, using balanced outs from their CD player or DAC vs. using the "regular" CD input using RCA cables without any adapters, that is. Any significant audible gains in going balanced in "Dir... 
Can a bass-shy / polite tubed preamp be remedied?
Marakanetz, The Musical Fidelity X10 tube buffer sounds interesting. Do you live in the NY area? 
Looking for a crystal clear / dynamic tube preamp
Correction: the comment "KISS ASS" should have read "KICK ASS". Mia culpa. 
Looking for a crystal clear / dynamic tube preamp
Sounds_real_audio, Not sure where you got the impression I am looking for “A world beater tube preamp”. I am just looking for a “KISS ASS” tubed preamp... Oh my, can you say “ASS” on Audiogon? (BLUSH!) If so..., I’ve got a few others terms I would... 
Looking for a crystal clear / dynamic tube preamp
Jgiacalo, I have been told that the tubes used in the Magnum 99 were 6SN7 tubes, and they were quite micro-phonic. Were those people wrong in their assessment? 
Looking for a crystal clear / dynamic tube preamp
Jgiacalo, I have been told that the tubes used in the Magnum 99 were 6SN7 tubes, and those tubes were quite micro-phonic. Were those people wrong in their assessment? 
Looking for a crystal clear / dynamic tube preamp
Bigkidz, I good friend of mine had the ARC LS-25 MKII (granted with stock tubes). He claims it was “over-priced”. I never heard it. Too bad, I really like the ergonomics of the unit. Was your experience different? Meaning, the price tag was not ou...