rja

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Any comments on DAC going direct to power amplifier or to pre-ampliifer?
You gotta try it to find out. Some times it works, some time not so much.Haven't owned a preamp in years. Almost every DAC or CDP I've owned has had volume control going way back. 
Your last concert was to see who and when?
Several years ago I saw shows by Pat Martino, Larry Coryell and John McLaughlin. Larry is sadly now gone.About a year ago (or 2?) I saw Pat Metheny again and sat about 5 feet away. 
Teo Game-Changer IC's - get on the bus!
Several US dealers are listed on the TEO site. 
Your last concert was to see who and when?
Rickie Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder 
Berkeley vs Bryston vs Lampizator
IMO: Used Berkeleys are a bargain, especially the 1. 
What is the future for Proac Speakers ?
Kirk, Enjoy! 
Which is better Coax or Optical cables
You have to pick the distortion that sounds best to you. 
GRAPHENE IN AUDIO????
When they start building fly rods with this stuff I'll get excited. 
Who is the WORST Audio Shop?
Unfortunately most of the stuff I'm interested in is not available locally so my recent major purchases have been online or over the phone from out of state dealers.No problems to report. 
Acoustic Zen Crescendo speaker crossover capacitors ... who makes them?
grannyring,Hope this question is not intrusive but didn't you live in Minnesota? How did you find yourself in Tennessee? Any culture shock? 
Sophia Electric KT88-ST impressions
If we're talking coke bottles there's a very positive review on positive-feedback.com 12/10/2016. 
What is the worst recorded CD you have?
Bought a Japanese Young Rascals Greatest Hits cd that's extremely difficult to listen to. What a shame. 
Evaluating a system - what do you listen for?
For evaluation purposes I like to listen to well recorded piano and flute.For some reason flute, especially in the higher range, really shows off a system’s upper ability.Well recorded piano music can also illustrate a system’s capability.These ar... 
Cerious Technologies NEW Graphene Cables
We can ignore the trolls and hope they crawl back under the slimy rock from where they came.  
Transparent Refererce 75 ohm digital cable
chrisr, This is what is usually referred to as a thread crap.If you have nothing positive to offer to OP why don’t you just go away?