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LOUDEST Concert and Tinnitus
BTW, the loudest bang recorded was Krakatoa which was said to be defining at about 100 miles away and lead to huge numbers of deaths. I read that as "the loudest band ever recorded" before I realized what you meant. But still, Krakatoa would be... 
How Could I Get A Mivera Audio Purestream and Superstream Serviced If Needed?
Mike thanks for popping in and clarifying what is going on with Puremusic upgrades. Good to know plans still going forward.   
Jazz Fans-- Name some of your favorite, less well known recordings
Dave Holland Quartet: Conference of the BirdsA 1973 ECM release featuring Holland with Barry Altschul, Anthony Braxton and Sam Rivers, One of 2 records I bought when I was in high school that opened my ears to different flavors of harmony.The othe... 
Derek and the Dominos 50th
If you are open to a more recent recording, the Tedeschi Trucks Band CD "Layla Revisted (live at LOCKN)" is worth a listen. They do the whole album live. (Fun facts: Derek Trucks was named after it, and Susan Tedeschi was born on the day it was re... 
A phenomenal new CD transport-Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 transport
I notice that the manual states: "Never use any other power supply than the one supplied with the unit - except suitable Pro-Ject Power Box RS device"and, under the Warranty section -"The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage caused by... 
Selling my dads top of the line system
traveldonkey sorry for your loss. I agree with what 8th notes writes.actaman, your musings on establishing a database of owned gear resonates with me. I often wonder what will happen to my guitar collection after I'm gone. Will anyone know the val... 
The Golden era of Japanese integrated amps, are we missing out?
ABSOLUTE best was small Sony FET integated , best sound I have ever heard .schubert, now you have me curious. Any idea what the model name was on that FET integrated? 
DAC - Aqua Formula or Aqua La Scala
@hgeifman I have a La Scala. I turn off the unit after listening. There is no stand by. I wouldn’t be turning it off and on multiple times a day, as that may shorten tube life over a long period.It is not hard to change the tubes. You need a Hex 2... 
Get your First Watt SIT-3 now?
I also have just taken delivery of a SIT-3. I think this must be from the second production batch. Halfway through the break-in now and sounds great.  
Pass Labs HPA-1
Thanks, kingdeezie and almarg.Yes, the lack of a remote and the lower gain on the HPA-1 are points against it for this particular application. I won't be running a phono cartridge, just A DAC with 2.2V output. I think I can strike the HPA from the...