thecarpathian

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Digital is far better than vinyl
Going for satirical irony I suppose... Or is it ironic satire?  Either way, I'm certain arafiq had no intention to be taken seriously.  
A heartfelt thank you to AudiogoN and members....
It has been more civil around here. I've noticed that more people have been disagreeing without being disagreeable! Refreshing.    
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Beatles- Love Songs.  
BAT VK-P5 question
Yeah, ten tubes. Think I'll grab it. Thanks again!  
BAT VK-P5 question
It is indeed a VK-P5. Thanks, mofi.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Robert Gordon- Rock Billy Boogie.    
Phone preamp question
Relatively speaking, of course...  
Phone preamp question
If anyone is still interested, I just replaced the "Ruby" that came with the Bellari with an nos Amperex. Sounds really, really good. The quality sound coming out of this little pre is really something for the price. Also a testament to what a hig... 
The Killer Has Died
Good riddance to a pedophile asshole.  +10  
Jumped the shark. ???
Are you still enjoying the Rogue? I believe that’s going to be my next purchase...  
Considering Towers in the $3000 range
Check out the Ascend Acoustics Sierra Towers. Bamboo cabinets, RAAL ribbon tweeter, and SEAS drivers (I think) An awful lot of speaker for the money.    
Phone preamp question
@yogiboy , Agreed. I've bought several on EBay myself with zero problems. I guess my point was, which I didn't convey well is given the voluminous amount of sellers there, as always, check seller feedback and transaction numbers.    
Green Mountain Audio
Geez, it took me long enough to realize you really need to finish veneering before you install drivers! 🙄  
Phone preamp question
@yogiboy , True, but can be quite the crapshoot on there regarding tubes as I'm sure you know.  
Phone preamp question
@sleepwalker65 , You are indeed correct and I am wrong. The very definition of a preamp makes passive preamp an oxymoron.