sls883

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Anybody having trouble getting near-your-asking-price for used gear ? (Plz. no hype)
I have bought a couple of things used at around 60% of the typical selling price. They were like new and only a year, or two, old.  I like older gear, but I've had caps go bad in an amp and had trouble with a c-j preamp that I bought used due to i... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Within Temptation - Resist.  Bought this used. It came from a library in library packaging..   
What exactly is ROON?
@gdaddy1 I've used Audivarna when streaming with my dac.  Sound quality is excellent.   
What exactly is ROON?
Roon is a music management and playback software that organizes your music library and streams it to many devices. It's designed to provide high-fidelity audio and a rich experience for exploring your music.  That's what Google says. I tried Roo... 
Benchmark LA4 vs Linear Audio Tube microZOTL Preamplifier (Level 2)
@thriftyaudio I’m using Telefunken ECC801S for the input tubes. I’ve tried a number of 12AT7 and equivalents. I like the Telefunken best. Siemens ECC801S were a close second. For my preferences. I have ordered some tubes from a guy that sells on ... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Kacey Musgraves - Golden Hour.   
Benchmark LA4 vs Linear Audio Tube microZOTL Preamplifier (Level 2)
@thriftyaudio The Ray Reserve are 6SN7, correct? Did you try 12SN7? Mine are 12SN7GT.  I haven't tried 6SN7.   
Benchmark LA4 vs Linear Audio Tube microZOTL Preamplifier (Level 2)
@thriftyaudio  I'd like to try the Ray Reserve, but I think I have decent tubes, so I can't bring myself to spend $480.  My tubes aren't the tubes that came from the factory with the preamp.  I tried those and they weren't as good.   Did you have... 
Benchmark LA4 vs Linear Audio Tube microZOTL Preamplifier (Level 2)
@thriftyaudio What have you chosen as the best tube combination for the LTA preamp?   
Whats playing on your system today?
Within Temptation - Resist.   I've found myself kinda bored with my normal audiophile stuff.  I've been listening to some hard rock and metal.  It's good stuff, though.  
Bose 901 Review Well Done.
There was a kid in college that had a pair hanging in the corners up near the ceiling.  Phase Linear amp.  I was totally jealous. It definitely cranked. I had a JVC integrated amp, BSR turntable, and Altec Lansing speakers.  Really not too bad fo... 
My Gray Experience
Thanks for the heads up. I think I've seen ads from New Age. I'll know to stay away.  I think you'll like the pair of REL.  I have the same pair.   
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
James Taylor - Live at Beacon Theatre on dvd.   
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
It’s a disc, but a dvd... Listening to RPWL in surround (video) . Really good recording. They were scheduled to record it live and the concert got canceled due to covid. So, they decided to record a live performance in the studio. It’s one of the ... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
October Project - The Ghost of Childhood. Actually, I’m streaming it, but I ordered the cd on Bandcamp tonight. Not the cheapest, but no resellers have it. It’s a signed limit edition.