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PS Audio Direcstream Snowmass Versions
I agree with you 100%. I also did the PWD MKII to DSD conversion and installed the Snowmass (3.06) upgrade and was less than impressed. I figured it was the DSD hardware needed time to break in, so I gave it a few weeks. The PWD MKII sounded so mu... 
Too much of a good thing...
mental +1 
New Svetlana Tubes
I have purchased new tubes as well as NOS from Viva Tubes. No problems whatsoever! Always well packed, as described and delivered promptly. 
Audiogon screws up their site even more
Audiogon does listen. I really disliked the new format, and I noticed in the forums most other members felt the same way. Today, in my email, ( and also in the above posting) I received from Audiogon not only acknowledgement many members expressed... 
NAD 7175PE Service Manual
Go to-- audiocircuit.comclick on Home Audiofind NAD on the page and bring up the list.go to 7175-PEclick on  SMdownload the service manualThis website has been extremely helpful to me. Good Luck!Gregory  
Low output gain amplifier for ZU 101db Efficient speakers
+1 Dennis Had Inspire 
KLIPSCH Heritage speakers .
I have the Klipsch Cornwall 3 Speakers. I'm using them with either a McIntosh MX-110 / MC-30 mono amps or a Dennis Had Inspire LP-27a / Inspire KT-66 SE amp. Couldn't be happier. After many years, I finally found the last system I will buy... my s... 
Open to buy a new pair of headphones.
I second AKG. I have a pair of 701s and enjoy them very much, and they do sound a lot like Maggies. You can find a new pair for around $250 Many are now made in China instead of Austria. The ones made in Austria are so printed on the earpiece, and... 
6922 Tubes!
+ 1 for the National (Matsushita) 7DJ8 tubes from Upscale Audio. 
where to find owners manuals
Check out audiocircuit .com The owners manuals for the amp and preamp are available. You need to register to download the manuals. There is a wealth of info on the site and it is continually being updated. Hope this helps. 
Wright WPP200C Phono Stage-- Info Please
Thank you, Springbok10! Much appreciated! Any ideas where I can get a copy of the owners manual? 
mcintosh ma 6600 vs rega osiris vs nad m2
Love my 6600! All of the above is true. 
CDP for McIntosh MA6900
I'm using the MVP 871 with my MA 6600. I listen to a lot of Contemporary Jazz and Bossa Nova, and couldn't be happier. They can be had for around $2250.00 brand new. Josh at Recycled Audio was great to deal with, and he is a McIntosh dealer. FWIW 
Best floorstanding speakers less than $500
Uncledavid, I have used the 9.6 Wharfedales with the Onix SP3 and it is a really nice combination. I moved the system to the bedroom and am now using the 9.2's and I'm very satisfied. With that system I'm using Anti-Cables with excellent results. ... 
Warm copper speaker cables under $500 new
Tvad....well put.