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shkong78

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Gryphon vs Luxman vs Accuphase
@ rwbadley I am not OP but have excellent experience in Line Magnetic 508 amplifier.I inserted Synergistic Blue Fuse (150$).Mullard ECC85 (6sl7) 130$ Sylvania 1944 vt231 (6sn7gt) 125$Psavne Acme 805 733$https://www.hifi-amplifiers.com/en/psvane-ac... 
If you want to get the best of your transport, try this.
@wigI also use Symposium shelf to good effect.They are making nice products. 
Can 200$ IC cable bump 2k$ Audio Note cable?
@ks2If improvement brought by change of cable is significant, then it is fun to change cable.Otherwise, one need to wonder whether to change it or not.I am waiting for delivery of Teo Audio Cables to find out. 
Can 200$ IC cable bump 2k$ Audio Note cable?
@ captbeaver Cable rolling could be fun or headache depending your budget and accessibility.I had kept using Audio Note interconnect and speaker cables for 18 years.During the time, I had changed power cables 5 times.Thus it is time to do some cab... 
If you want to get the best of your transport, try this.
@ geoffkait If you invent such thing, it may sell well. 
What is the best way to tame a slightly bright speaker?
If you want to tame your bright sound and beautiful voice out of it.You may try out Line Magnetic 508 or 805 SET amplifier (48W).Stock tubes are not bad.But after some tube rolling, it is an excellent amplifier to drive high efficiency speaker.htt... 
Who has Luv for the Lyngdorf 2170 and is thinking about the 3400.
@happajoe I had connected "pre out" of 2170 to Silbatone 300B amp (20K$ premier one with silver foil output transformer")with good result.I compared Dac of 2170 with EmmLab Dac2.They are comparable with each other in soundstage and dynamics, while... 
If you want to get the best of your transport, try this.
@wig Each set added improves transparency, focus, depth with a very natural and organic sounding presentation. Tried other footers but they didn’t sound natural to me. Wow I noticed the same effect on transport. But i had not tried on other compon... 
If you want to get the best of your transport, try this.
@wigI had been using it just under CD transport for 16 years.You have made more comprehensive use of it. 
If you want to get the best of your transport, try this.
https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/if-you-want-to-get-the-best-of-your-transport-try-this.803255...It is quiet here.But hot discussions are going on over there on the same subject. 
Can 200$ IC cable bump 2k$ Audio Note cable?
@jondThe most difficult part in audio is cable matching.It is dependent on system and personal taste.I will let you know long term impression of Teresonics speaker cable. 
Considering the New Tekton Design Encores? AND Owners Group - Experiences/Questions
Dear OPCongratulation on getting  50wpc 6C33C PSET Monoblocks.I was also tempted to participate in the auction but I have two excellent SET amp so I may not need one more.It will be fun to drive Encore with 50W SET amp.Thomas 
How many of you had been to all 50 states of United States.
@boxer12I must have gone through Greenville SC to the way to Charlotte, NC,It was nice area but rain poured cats and dogs.If it had been cold, then I would have gut stuck. 
Line Magnetic 508ia and the Elusive 805 Tube
I received a replacement Acme 805 tube from the dealer on free shipping on 21st, January.It sounds fine after playing for 3 hours.I will go into detail of the sound of tube after one more day of listening.I can recommend this dealer to the forum... 
What are the best speakers you have ever owned and why?
http://stereotimes.com/speak112410.shtmlLansche 4.1 speaker with pristine treble out of plasma tweeter and high efficiency around 95db/w suitable for low power SET amplifier.It is also dynamic with two active 10 inch woofers.I had been happily usi...