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Tube rolling ARC amps & Steelhead
Cjfrbw,Don't mean to side-track this thread but I took your advice for a friend of mine ordering a new Steelhead.He's getting the 5687 Tung Sol's before the preamp !!I was also told the Cryo'd Russian 6922's or 6H23N-EB's are a good alternative fo... 
Which Audiologic dac was the first to go 24 bit?
I've been using an Orchid balanced between my CEC & Audio Logic Dac with excellent results, like to try a couple others for comparison. 
Which Audiologic dac was the first to go 24 bit?
Thanks Gary, you said it better than I could !!BTW, the RCA 12AU7's are sounding primo.The other side is running a pair of Cryo'd Russian 6H23N-EB's, life is good. 
Anyone have or heard the Whest PS.20
It sure looks like a good S.S. alternative @ $2500.00I was on the web site yesterday after reading the TAS review also.I just helped get a friend into a Manley Steelhead and mentioned the Whest to him.Please post results of your listening session ... 
Which Audiologic dac was the first to go 24 bit?
Hey Jeffcott go for it, thanks for the offer !! 
Which Audiologic dac was the first to go 24 bit?
Rcprince is correct. I'm keeping my M34 DSM in original form (except for special tubes) to me it sounds absolutely fantastic, (mine was Jerry's own personal unit a while back)Newer is not always better, just different, sometimes worse, depending o... 
About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone
Thanks John,I didn't think being a hobbyist mechanic made engine swaps morbid, maybe I am mad.I came up with RX8 WAY before Mazda conceived theirs.The car is professionally retained in its form, 50-50 weight, so on, so forth, just go to Grannys Sp... 
About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone
Pat, I was shocked to hear what happened, I'm sure glad you're O.K. ! Thank God.It's been a while since we talked (a little about cars, that is) !By the way, my digital ears made the mistake of listening to a Walker Proscenium Gold at a buddy of m... 
Best Sounding 2 Channel Sound Card
The RME & M-Audio are great soundcards, but I have to agree with Chelentano on this one.I decided to go with a Xitel Pro HiFi-Link, glad I did.I upgraded the USB Cable to a Monster Ultimate Hi-Speed 2.0The Digital Coax cable is *temporarily up... 
Only three manufacturers?
Agree with Jmcgrogan2 & Royy.Big boy toys are discussed in these forums.They forgot about *Dahlquist* 
I have problem with my Tenor150 - advices welcome
Hopefully, his wallet or checkbook isn't (won't be) hurting. 
Help with CD player upgrade
Hey John,What were you considering upgrading, the strippers or audio system ? 
What's Going On?? Sound changes every night
Same thing goin on here.As far as the human aspects, Onhwy61 is correct.The electrical & climatic conditions as stated by Rwwear & Rushton are all I could EVER figure as having impact too ! 
Dogs and wobbly speakers
Audiobugged, that is one very weird website !Coon tails for the do-it-your-selfer ? Ellery911, that's a sick site, but less strange !Joe Cartoon is a gas, so is Ebaums World, wonder what Slappy thinks ? 
CEC modifications - do they work?????
Count me in too, mine's a TL-2X.