redlenses03

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Looking For Advice After Dumb Vandy Purchase
Audiophile thought process:Step 1"and it seems now the cost of new ones are a staggering $1295.00. This was for sure not in my budget as I am needing a couple of other pieces to complete this puzzle."Step 2"Hopefully I will be able to come up wit... 
Best 6NS7 Preamp for a Pass Labs XA25 amp
+1 on the Atma-sphere.  Surprised it hasn’t been mentioned yet.  I’m slumming it with an MP3 (kidding) but had tried the MP1 and was outstanding.  That’s what sold me instantly and went on a search for a MP3.  Works great with my XA monos 
MHDT Orchid or Lampizator Amber 3?
It should be noted that some if not all DACs accel at a specific connection/inputComparing just spdif for example across the board is pretty limiting or at least can be as many designs put everything into say implementation of their USB and that p... 
Are there any Tool fans here?
Thought you meant the Miles documentary on PBS.  Okaay back to Tool dang it!!! :) 
Are there any Tool fans here?
"Hey, I’m still hung up on "Birth of The Cool." :-) "PBS? 
Are there any Tool fans here?
"absorb and learn. "LOL, that's a bit presumptuous, but OK :)  I'm good, I'm light, OP asked about Tool.  Oh well back to "Sketches of Spain" :) 
Are there any Tool fans here?
“I’m not one to judge the musical tastes of others, but ...“But yet you are.  Music is so extremely personal and regardless of what your ears hear and what you prefer, it doesn’t always translate to others.  One could cherry pick weird, offensive,... 
Are there any Tool fans here?
@jtbones Sound wise I think this is killer, one of their best to date IMHO.  The drums in particular, just spot on. Tool fan or not, the mix and mastering is terrific!! Was actually surprised Ludwig did this.  Many of his other masterings are not ... 
How To Clean Piano Black Speaker Finish?
Any of the reputable products for car finishes should be fine, I mean these aren’t outside, exposed to elements etc... I suppose though if they’re by a window getting direct sunlight one should take the proper actions/maintenance.If your finish is... 
Pre and Amp Suggestions
@spinaker01  - FWIW as I stated a few months ago after getting the Pass mono's going I too was on a pre hunt and ended up with an Atma-sphere MP3.  I had tried an MP1 in my rig, which was out of my budget, but the MP3 has much of the MP1's awesome... 
AC Dedicated Line
With regards to running everything through one outlet, what are the limits to this?  One Outlet/single circuit are rated to handle only so much?Being my rig is split - class A monos and dual subs behind spkrs all plugged into a good 4 plug distrib... 
Focal Sopra 2's vs Titron GoldenEar Reference speakers
As with any advice ones needs to filter on some of the generalities, quality type of comments.  The “spkr A blows spkr B out of the water” is pretty useless.  Many get attached to their choices and once someone slams their product of choice, the s... 
Ingress Audio Engineering
@geoffkait when using springs, how does one deal with uneven loads?My pre's CG is way off to one side towards the rear.  Does one just add another spring under the heaviest portion?  
Ingress Audio Engineering
@bdp24 Have considered the Townsend products (would love to try them) especially the platforms for speakers but like you stated are costly.  I do use the GAIA’s on my spkrs and although not super inexpensive, they do perform very well.  Priorities... 
Ingress Audio Engineering
@geoffkait am aware of the challenges of inner tube in both setup and performance as you eluded to - has to be just right and thus my reference to trying wave springs etc..just not sure what and where to get them yet, ideas?  Additionally, substit...