rvpiano

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Is it possible to buy a decent tube amplifier in the $2000-3000 range?
Thank you all for your imput! 
Streaming vs traditional
Wspohn:   What did you use to rip your 4000 plus collection of CDs. 
Switched from Yggdrasil to Gungnir Multibit.
Bob:  Do I run the DAC with sound or not? 
Switched from Yggdrasil to Gungnir Multibit.
Randy-11 -- Could you elaborate? 
What formats does the Yggdrasil DAC support?
Especially since they've already charged my credit card. 
What formats does the Yggdrasil DAC support?
"I ordered *early August* and am still waiting."Very depressing! 
What formats does the Yggdrasil DAC support?
I meant DSD.  Sorry! 
Need recommendation for replacement of Vintage Conrad-Johnson PV-11 preamp.
Currently, with the new tubes, the CJ is sounding wonderful, especially on LP's.i just hope it continues!if not, I have ordered the tube socket and switch cleaner. 
Need recommendation for replacement of Vintage Conrad-Johnson PV-11 preamp.
Thank you tubegroover.  I wrote to Bill Thalmann about the problem.He confirmed my suspicion that the issue had something to do with tube placement, and recommended a tube socket and switch cleaner.I also asked what modifications he does on CJ equ... 
Need recommendation for replacement of Vintage Conrad-Johnson PV-11 preamp.
Lo and behold, while listening, the preamp snapped back into proper focus again: both channels are equal.I'm wondering if the issue is a loose tube connection. The tubes are new, but the problem was constant with the old tubesAnybody have any sugg... 
Need recommendation for replacement of Vintage Conrad-Johnson PV-11 preamp.
Thanks for he recommendation hifiman. I've contacted them to see what they can do. 
Need recommendation for replacement of Vintage Conrad-Johnson PV-11 preamp.
Thanks, yogiboy, I didn't think of that 
What is your speaker ownership history since 1995?
For the past 20 years plus I've had only one speaker pair:Dalquist DQ 20.  I had it modified by Regnar so that there is much improved bass from the original.  Been very happy with it. 
Subwoofer for classical music listener
stfoth:  Yes, except for lacking deep bass, I was happy with the system before I added a sub (but, for other reasons, was not happy when I hooked up the sub the normal way.) With the high-pass I started experimenting, alternately physically removi... 
Subwoofer for classical music listener
Al:  Again, thank you for your detailed post!I'm going to trade in the 8 meter cables for the 5 meter to see if that improves things.  Also, I suspect an intermittently misbehaving preamplifier tube might be  the culprit since the anomaly varies f...