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Vintage Phono Stage? pros and cons
I found an old used Audio Electronic PH-1 phono at a garage sale for $5. I am currently using a PS Audio GCPH. I had to hook this little unit to my table for fun. All I can say is wow!!! I am now in the process of replacing the caps and some of th... 
Sennheiser HD650 Headphone Amp
See if you can find a used Little Dot tube headphone amp.I have one and it works great with my HD580's. 
The Hub: History of Dynaco part 1
The Dynaco ST70 was my first venture into the audio world.I used a Pas2 and a pair of small JBL's. I later purchased a second ST70 and completely rebuilt both units with upgraded resisters and caps. I also used some silver wire. I wired them in tr... 
Klipschorn Imaging
I have a pair in a room that enables me to have them snug in two corners.The toe-in created causes them to face in frontof my seating.They are also about 10 ft apart. They present a very nice sound stage. 
Something Vintage
Yes, my lp's 
More female vocals
Diana Krall. Her Trio is fantastic. 
What's your favorite MFSL
Here? I should at least learn to spell.I guess my favorite MFSL is the Sinatra box set. 
What's your favorite MFSL
If you think the MFSL of 'Folk Singer' sounds good, you should here the DAD version. 
How many hours per week do you listen to music?
I am retired and do have more time to listen. I rarely let a day go by without sitting down and putting something on.I do find myself getting a little burned out if i don't take a break now and then. Changing the type of music also keeps me engaged. 
Favourite Vinyl female and male vocals
In order: Ella, Patsy Cline, Alison Krauss, K.D.Lang, Diana Krall,Etta James, Peggy Lee.Bobby Darin, Elvis, Frank, Nat King Cole, James Taylor,Sting.The Ladies do more for me. 
anyone have experience with tube cdps'
I have owned a Grant Fidelity CD427 for about six months.Even though it is Chinese built, I have had no issues at allwith it. I replaced the stock Chinese tubes and could not behappier. 
Great old speakers that are as good as new ones
I have owned many speaker systems. Some with a a price tag as high as $10,000. Picked up a pair of 20 year old Fuselier,s.Best sounding speakers I have owned. I paid $500 for them at an estate sale. 
Do all Class D amps lack soundstage depth?
The other components in your system affects the class D ampsmore then you would think. Matching them with the proper preamp, power cord, and by all means use balanced interconnects.  
Room Treatment: Whatcha Got?
I did not plan this, but I have about 10,000 lp's.They cover both of my side walls and front wall.This came about after moving my system and lp's into thesame room a few months ago. My ceilings are nine feet tall and with a nice rug on my hardwood... 
MHZS 66F vs 88F CD players
I bought an 88 player about a year ago and after reading some of the negative posting thought I had probably bought a lemon.I have owned this unit for about a year and have had noproblems.I think it is a very nice sounding unit.Replacing the stock...