tksteingraber

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Veritas Cables a new brand that I found
I just wrapped up my trial comparing the Mirus to the Connexa mk2.  I ordered a .5 meter pair of each model to use one from my main router to my roon sever and a second one from my systems mesh router to my Sonore Opticalmodule which feeds my stre... 
Who is your favorite tube seller?
I have had excellent results on ebay with many sellers but you have to be experienced, know your tubes and have a tube tester. Incredible deals can be had if you really know your tubes and spend time searching.If you are not experienced then Brent... 
Veritas Cables a new brand that I found
@996turbo911 Good to hear you are enjoying the Veritas cables. The Clara is a  1.5m power cable ($349 clearance deal) which is a prototype they decided not to add to their line.  It falls between the Praesto and Aeris and is nice and flexible. Sou... 
Veritas Cables a new brand that I found
@waltersalas I completely agree with your contributions above…I now have Aperta SE speaker cables, Praesto and a Clara PC’s, Argentum IC’s, Audex USB, Connexa and Mirus ethernet cables. These digital cables have really surprised me.  I did not exp... 
Veritas Cables a new brand that I found
@zlone I have not had any issues with my Praesto or Clara power cords with grip. I do have a component that is loose with any cable used.  In that components case, I wrap a turn or two of electrical tape around the power cords component end plug t... 
Duelund speaker cable
I made a pair of speaker wire in 10AG and braided the + and - together.  See prior thread post. Also, I wired my speaker cabinets with the 12AG.  Nice synergy with the warm, detailed, full room live/life-like sound quality.  Really nice sounding w... 
Amplifier Paradox…and more!
@atmasphere Thank you for your comments/corrections.  That’s why we love having experts like you to help steer us in the right direction.  This hobby has endless learning opportunities.    
Veritas Cables a new brand that I found
A few more updates:  I picked up a pair both the Connexa and Mirus ethernet cables.  I have not heard a difference in ethernet cables in the past but I have not tried top tier ones either.  Well right out of the box they both provided a very notic... 
Veritas Cables a new brand that I found
I have not compared the two but I bought 2 Praesto cables since they were more flexible and not significantly more $. Also liked the black sleeves.  Good choice they sound excellent but they do take quite some time to break in as do the Veritas IC... 
Suggestions for a holographic preamp?
@larsman  nice choices…I love my Aric amp and he’s such a great guy as well.  I have an Aric Super 300B Set amp paired with a Supratek Cabernet 6SN7 preamp.  Just a pair made in heaven.  I have rolled and researched many 6SN7 tubes.  There are man... 
3 New Products: My Review:
My take would be to provide individual flexibility.  Some may only want or need one of the devices since they do different duties.  Just my 2 cents…  
What do you care about in this hobby?
+1 @jsalerno277 Couldn’t have said it better.  The only important element I would like to add right behind SQ is: - Discovering new music in a convenient easy manner.   High quality streaming has really changed the game for me.  No more costly p... 
3 New Products: My Review:
@labpro My suggestion and although not ideal due to you having mono amps and the SSZ only having 1 soft start outlet. Set up:  LNBH in wall duplex, SSZ into LNBH, preamp and both monos into SSZ  with preamp into soft start outlet.  Ideally you wou... 
AliExpress order issues
@thecarpathian Hope all goes well with the  Odin Gold purchase.  They are very nice cables especially for their price. I went all in with them a few years back.  I have since upgraded IC’s and power cables to Audio Envy which I like better. Recent... 
AliExpress order issues
Bought several items and have never had an issue.  Even returned a few times that went flawlessly.  I have noticed that they are now adding high shipping charges that are pricing me out of their market.  No longer shopping from them.