rsf507

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Bought powerful/expensive Amp+Speakers but plan to use an old preamp , am I crazy?
NAD will be fine but I'd be looking for another amp! 452 looks good but I've heard it many times and just not musical IMHO.  
Synergistic Orange and purple fuses popping
Sorry but I'm not ready to play Russian Roulette with my gear or life if one of these "specialty" fuses causes a fire.   
Help With A New DAC/Streamer
@brunomarcs did you fall for Audiotroys shilling? Did you hear the Evo vs other dac/streamers?  
Systems over $100k
+1@djones51  
About users with hidden agendas
It was @ted who had it removed  
Kondo Overture PM2i - buzzing noise from transformer
Maybe the can isn't tightly secured? Did you buy it from a dealer or used? If a dealer have him take a look ASAP  
Would appreciate a group consensus on Agon purchased amps
OP I'll sell you a couple of $2500 ac cords.  
Lumin vs Bricasti Volume Control
Well every foot past the waistline is about $2000. Once over your head then you're into 401b territory.  
About users with hidden agendas
+1@lpretiring  
Lumin vs Bricasti Volume Control
@nosualc how far down the rabbit hole will you fall?  
Do hi-end DACs offer true value or diminishing return...
@manogolf please say who this dealer is? Curious minds want to know.  
If the critical mass2 one of the top 3 footers to install into ones system?
Heard the CM2 footers nothing special. For that type of money look into a Vibraplane.  
Choosing a cartridge for new turntable
I've heard several soundsmith cartridges and loved every one, as @big_greg stated they are a bit more "lively" than others I've heard. Something I prefer YMMV  
Lumin vs Bricasti Volume Control
@jeffreyw which specific Bricasti dac are you referring to? The M21 is Bricasti’s best dac and IMO the most transparent which @hgeifman may have heard what he did. Just a thought but I’ve heard the M3 several times direct and thought it superb. I ... 
Soundsmith Strain Gauge - Thank You!
@spiritofmusic please elaborate, did Peter change your SG stylii to a boron?