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Warmer sounding CD Players?
I've owned the Music Hall 25 with level 2 mods from underwood and also the Jolida 100 with level 1 mods.You will find the added warmth with the Jolida.That music hall does have incredible inner detail resolution however especially on percussion.Th... 
PC sound card
I had a Turtle Beach sound card but upgraded to an Echo Layla 24 sound card that enables me also to record instruments on my computer.It was a definite improvement in fidelity using my Mackie HR824's as monitors.It was not cheap at around $500 how... 
Do tube dampers improve sound?
I have high efficiency speakers and SET system and tried dampeners and found them to restrain(soundstage shrank) my system.I took them off and am happier for it.They also took the air and spaciousness away i felt. 
Oyaide outlets
Thanks guys!!Well i can't beat being able to exchange the outlet.Thanks for the response Alan.I will most certainly be contacting you shortly.I am definitely looking forward to hearing one of them in my system. 
Power Cords on a $1000 budget what would you do?
Sempaul i see you ordered your VH cords.Curious as to how you find them.Anyway you may want to(if you can afford it) try ALL Flavor 4 golds on all of your components.I have that configuration and love the sound.Chris from VH Audio was using all Fl... 
Experiences with ModWright Sony 999ES
Yes i have done the exact same thing as 1markr regarding the umbilical and the GE's and all for the much better.I do use VHAudio Flavor 4 Gold Wattgates for the power supply and unit itself however.I found the tung sols and the silver umbilical to... 
tube preamps
I just purchased my Minimax brand new from Morningstar Audio about 2 months ago.So yes they are still in production.I really like it by the way.Was going passive prior but i like what this little fella has added to my systems character.Nice preamp 
What Happened to Neil Young's New Release ???
http://www.hyfntrak.com/neilyoung2/AFF23252/here is the link gang!no punches pulled here and certainly no sell out...This notes for you er i mean link 
I think it is time to retire
Well i just finished listening to the brand new Neil Young album "Living With War".Very good album!!keep em coming Grandpa Neil and thanks!!Here is a link to the free stream.It's not released yethttp://www.hyfntrak.com/neilyoung2/AFF23252/i love a... 
Best Neil Young Album?
I just finished listening to the new album on the free stream and it is really good!!check it out."Let's impeach the President for lying"Good ole Neil does it again!Neil for President!! 
Best Neil Young Album?
"Shocking Pinks" : )just had to throw that in there for a laugh even though i really do like it!Streaming the new album now so thanks for the link Tonnesen! 
solidstate system to single ended...should I?
I had Solid State,an old Sansui integrated beast(very nice though)from the 70's.I now own the Wright WPA 3.5's and am using a Eastern Elecric Minimax preamp with that.Used you should be under $2000.Brand spanking new you will be about at $2500.Rea... 
Wright WPA 3.5's What's Next?
Thanks for the help people!!Perhaps when i get some more coin together i will spring for those Sophia Electric Princess's.Does anybody have any experience between their standard Princess and their premium Princess 300B?There is definitely over $10... 
Wright WPA 3.5's What's Next?
Thanks for the responses gang!Someone emailed me privately and suggested i may want to swap out the stock Sovtek 2A3 to get more of what i am looking for.Does anybody have any recommendations for a sweet, warmer and still punchy 2A3 tube?Also,even... 
Opinions on Todd Rundgren fronting the New Cars?
Not trying to hijack but has anybody have any positive experience with remastered Rundgren on disc(older stuff before 77ish?).Wanted to pick up TODD and SOMETING?ANYTHING and a few others but haven't yet and was wondering if anyone had luck with a...