timo62

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Your tube preamp and ss amp thread
I have both tube and Solid State amps that I alternate with my tube preamp. Use the SS amp more so in the summer months. No reliability issues with any of my tube amps of the years. Do not need to bias them all the time either.  
Stereo Times review on Audio Note UK DAC 3.1/II just went live
Both the DAC2.1x Signature , or The DAC2.1x/II Balanced are great performers. Very happy with my DAC 3.1x/II Balanced. 
Stereo Times review on Audio Note UK DAC 3.1/II just went live
jond,I agree with your recommendation of Vu from Deja Vu Audio as being an excellent dealer for Audio Note gear.  
Stereo Times review on Audio Note UK DAC 3.1/II just went live
amorstereo,Thanks for sharing your review. I agree with your recommendation with people should try auditioning one of the Audio Note DACs , if they can. 
Favorite cable brand.
Audio Note 
Modified vintage CJ preamp vs. new one
There does not seem to be a lot of feedback , or reviews in regard to the ET6 available. I am also curious how the ET6 compares to the ET3 and even other vintage CJ preamps. 
Pure tube phono preamp
Decware ZP3 
Pure tube phono preamp
Cary VT-500 https://positive-feedback.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/cary-audio-vt-500-phono-preamplifier/ 
Hugo TT2 or LTAMZ3/Border Patrol DAC combo
You could always buy a used Chord TT2 to try. If it was not to your liking, you could sell it for less of a financial impact compared to buying new.There is a used TT2 currently for sale here on Audiogon. I am not affiliated with this add.If you d... 
Hugo TT2 or LTAMZ3/Border Patrol DAC combo
Border Patrol  offers a 14 day trial period , if you want to hear what it sounds like.If you liked the Hugo 2 ,you would probably be very happy with the Hugo TT2. 
An audio rack that really does make a difference.
"SolidSteel "brand audio racks would be another option. 
Warm romantic & detailed
The Harbeth M40.2 speakers on their own , would still be considered a warm romantic speaker in the general scheme of speakers. They are a lot more room friendlier than the M40.1 version.  
Innuos - New Player App
thyname,Thanks for the correction on the date. I forgot about the European date difference.  
Innuos - New Player App
I found this on the Innuos web site. The details to the latest release even though it is dated for 02/12/2020. I thought the 1.4.6 release was very recent? INNUOS RELEASE 1.4.6Released 02/12/2020This release upgrades the base innuOS libraries in p... 
Warm romantic & detailed
Jeff ,You are fortunate if you live near Fidelis Audio.It is a great Audio store with a really good staff of people. Would recommend spending more time there to listen to their Harbeth Line up. I have Harbeth M40.2 speakers and listen to mostly Ro...