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Another Cronus Magnum question
I bought the amp used in late August. It was 6 months old when I received it. The amp replaced a Classe 175wpc power amp and a Modulus3A tube preamp. I like the Rogue integrated much better, especially now with the updated tubes. This integrated i... 
Another Cronus Magnum question
I thought I would revive this thread. I put a NOS Mullard CV4003 (12au7) tube in the center position for the preamp and 2 Mullard 12au7 reissue tubes for the drivers. For the splitters, I used 2 Svetlana 12ax7 tubes. The amp sounds more open now a... 
SPDIF suggestion
Think Wireworld Starlite. 
Name That CD Player
Sony scd777es? 
Opinions...on Digital Cables for Esoteric Gear
I exclusively use the Acrolink cables on my Esoteric gear. 
Hum from VPI Scout Stock Motor
The upgrade is the 300rpm motor. The slower speed makes it much quieter or so they say. 
Hum from VPI Scout Stock Motor
The Scout is 10-12 years old. 
My wife passed yesterday
My condolences on the loss of your wife. Stay strong. 
How to tell whether a Usher BE-718 is North Americ
Why don't you call Usher with the serial numbers and they can tell you for sure. 
similar speakers
I see a lot of audiophiles, here and on the Audio Asylum whining about Audiogon. If it is so bad, why are you all still here? I have built an awesome system because of Audiogon. I could never have afforded it if I paid retail and I have made a lot... 
Long Speaker Cables/Short Interconnect or reverse
Weebeesdad.........I am in the same position as you. I run 20 foot pair of speaker cables under to the floor as my speakers are on opposite sides of the room from the audio rack. I am using an Audible Illusions Modulus 3B and for the same reason y... 
Help with Belles 350a
Tape monitor switch engaged, not on proper input, muting on? Did you check for this? 
My audio rack is bright, will sand fill help?
I think you mean VTI audio rack. As far as I know, VPI doesn't make racks other than the one the TNT came on. 
Is the Esoteric P03/D03 still relevant?
The D 03 uses the Analog devices AD1955 dac chip. Don't know much about that dac but I do know the newer Esoteric stand alone dac's use the AK dac chips. Since the p/d 03 retails for 28,000.00 I can only assume it is an excellent product. I would ... 
Who here loves his/her Rogue Audio Integrated amp?
I replaced an Audible Illusions Modulus 3A tube preamp and a Classe Model Fifteen amp (175wpc) for a Rogue Cronus Magnum tube integrated. I am very happy and enjoy the sound on a daily basis.