rocray

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About users with hidden agendas
I’ve found that most agendas aren’t hidden at all.    
Audio envy - dang!
Hi @lalitk , Zavfino is,and has been on the radar for sometime.  I’ve heard a lot of good things about them on this forum.  I have a birthday coming in May.  I might just put them on the gift list.    
About users with hidden agendas
Tubebuffer has a skip on side A.  
Audio envy - dang!
I’ve been wanting to try these for a while now.  I usually try to buy on the used market. I’ve seen a few 3ft pairs come up,but I need 5ft.  I’m hoping these live up to the high praise.    
Audio envy - dang!
I’m going to bring back this old thread. Maybe these cables are last months flavor?  I just grabbed a used set of AE Prestige. They will be replacing Analysis Plus Oval ones. I like the sound of The AP cables, just trying to check out different or... 
exchanging hard-wired power cords?
The next response should come up around 2041.   
Recommended Pre-Amps under 1k?
Absolutely no affiliation.  This is a fantastic preamp for well under your budget. https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649819351-aric-audio-unlimited-preamp/    
Svs, Rel, or ?.
If you are purchasing new,SVS has a 45 day in home trial,free shipping both ways. That is pretty impressive in my opinion.  That’s where I would probably start. If you like them,keep them. If not,back they go.   
Threshold T-200. Help me choose a preamplifier
Does your Threshold amp require xlr shorting pins when running the amp single ended?   
What do you guys think of adding a subwoofer to this system?
+2 @musicaddict   
What do you guys think of adding a subwoofer to this system?
+1 @simonmoon   
Who Offers a Highly Musical Preamp using a 6SN7 tube and a remote?
I run an Aric Audio Motherlode II in my main system. I rotate two First Watt amps,or a pair of Monarchy Audio amps. I find the results beyond what I could have ever expected. While the Motherlode is above the budget, Aric does make other 6sn7 prea... 
Speakers for daughter
@mjs ,what is the budget for your daughters system?  This will be most helpful.   
Auto-Tune, Snake Oil, Fuses, Cables, Room Correction, Best DAC, Measurements & Tekton
I’m sure that’s all been covered in the official light bulb forum. My handle over there is”notsobrite”.   
What do you guys think of adding a subwoofer to this system?
I would suggest two as a minimum.  It’s not about more bass,it’s about smooth bass.