tksteingraber

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Audio envy - dang!
@nutty Thanks.  I am considering adding an Expanded cable on my Tube preamp.  Did you get the grounding upgrades on your expanded cables?    
Audio envy - dang!
@nutty have you compared the New Ocean-Expanded to the Ocean Elite 3?  If so how do they compare?  Also, are your Ocean -Expanded the base cable or did you purchase any of the ground upgrades offered?  Thanks   
Audio envy - dang!
Very happy and surprised with AE power cords quality and SQ.   Bought a used Ocean Lite and Ocean Elite 3 for my HT system Dac/Streamer and Amp.  Wanted lighter more flexible cords with tight connection and these checked those boxes. Liked them en... 
Anyone else using slugs instead of fuses? Comments on metals used and sound please
@thyname agree👍…Gets a bit pricey and cluttered when you have seven devices with power plug fuses.  SFB is a fantastic product improving SQ.  Very happy with mine.   
Jolida JD-9 Upgrade
@armstrod just replaced my JD-9 Burr-Brown 637 OPA’s with a set of 6 Burson Single V5i’s.  Definite all around improvement. Well worth the $115 at Parts Connexion.  Appreciate the suggestion in the thread.    
Help with tube choice
+100% on Bugle Boy’s best sound for the $.  Gold pin 6922 also a good choice but a jump in price.  Owned both and sounded excellent in my DAC.  I would recommend the Russian 6922 equivalent 6n23h.  They sound even better on my DAC.  Compare them t... 
Puron Plug-In AC Power Conditioner; Impressions 😁
@jayctoy I tried Q45t on one Puron and compared to another one without and on my system I could not distinguish a SQ difference. Maybe your system will be different. Good luck with it and let us know if you hear a difference. Cheers!  
Aggrivated tinnitus from speakers?
Have you tried using quality sound filtering earplugs.  I have used Alpine Cleartone ear protection plugs when attending concerts etc. takes the edge off.  Available on amazon.   
Puron Plug-In AC Power Conditioner; Impressions 😁
@jayctoy I have a HFC MC-1 Pro hooked up with 2 purons and play well together. Sounds best with all together on the same line. I have 1 puron in my conditioner and the others in the duplex.    
Puron Plug-In AC Power Conditioner; Impressions 😁
Mark’s products and his partners are fantastic.  Great products for reasonable if not low prices for their product performance. Super nice and trusted guy as well.   I am a very happy customer of 4- Purons, 2- Core Ground Zeros, Swiss fuse box and... 
Supratek Owners Thread
@rms456 not sure what rectifier make came stock but I would suggest you try a few different rectifiers. They do sound different and can enhance the SQ and last many years. My list that I have used on my system in order of my preference. Sylvania ... 
Was just Listening to Dan Fogelberg...
Can’t come up with recent artists…check out Michael Stanley, Live in Tangiers LP is a favorite. Also see list for others in ‘70-80’s Jackson Browne Richie Furay Firefall America Al Stewart Gerry Rafferty Pure Prairie League Christopher Cro... 
Anyone else using slugs instead of fuses? Comments on metals used and sound please
@rx8man 🤔 What do you think about 925 Sterling?  92.5% vs your coin silver 90% silver/copper.  5mm x100mm at $40 for 5 fuses.  Ughhh will it end! I do like both the 100% Silver and the Gold immersion slug that came with the SFB. Subtle different f... 
Supratek Owners Thread
@jslateiv many thanks for the excellent explanation.  All good…the Cab only makes noise using the remote.  
Tidal or Qobuz
Sad to say but if you really value library content and HiRes you need both…