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Anyone try this Yanqin tube buffer?
Strateahed,PM'd you. 
Anyone try this Yanqin tube buffer?
Purchased two Yaqin tube buffers from Pacific Valve since I liked them so much. Also have a Musical Fidelity X10v3 tube buffer and compared them. Here is a link to my review comparing the two: http://www.epinions.com/content_312424107652Definitely... 
Experts: Why is preamp important?
Jeffkad,Yes, the Pioneer did affect my 2-channel is a positive way as it did my 5.1 Magnepan set up. Mid and low bass was much improved and the highs were not as harsh. In regards to the "Direct Mode", I think you mean the Pure Direct mode which d... 
Experts: Why is preamp important?
Having just recently going from an Outlaw Model 990 home theater processor to a Pioneer VSX-74TXVi which is similar to your Pioneer receiver which I am using as a home theater processor, I would say the preamp is very important. At first I didn't ... 
HT Receiver recommendation
Last week I just bought a brand new Pioneer VSX-74TXVi from Hi-Fi Heaven. Ask for Bill and he will be able to sell you one new in the box for $500. Found him on Videogon. Using mine as a home theater preamp which replaced an Outlaw Model 990. Soun... 
Signal Power Cord with digitial components
Same here. I have Frank's Digital Power Cords on my Outlaw Model 990 HT Processor and Marantz DV-9600 universal player. Each replacement added to the sound and video. I told Frank that when I replaced my PS Audio power cords with his Digital Power... 
Project Phono Box and Debut 2 TT question
You may want to try a different cartridge than the stock one that came with your turntable. I have a Pro-Ject 1.2 with a Parasound PPH-100 phono preamp. It was also my entry back into vinyl after fifteen years. I felt the same as well, somewhat li... 
Your ''best kept secret'' speaker choice ?
I would put my vote in for Eminent Technology. Great sounding push/pull planar with detail just like other planar or electrostatic speakers by Magnepan or Martin Logan. Their LFT-8s can be had for under $1400.00. 
Your ''best kept secret'' speaker choice ?
I would like to include Eminent Technology. Have the LFT-IV and LFT-XII and both sound great. Only 300 pairs of LFT-IVs were ever made. Eminent Technology makes a great planar magnetic that is an electrostatic equivalent.