tksteingraber

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Your last concert was to see who and when?
@carlsbad2  excited…going to see Mr. Isaak this Thurs. at the Uptown in Napa.  One of my favorites since the 90’s.   
dacs that I have had in my system - a listing
Wow that is absolutely amazing feat…a tip of the hat for you chasing your passion!  Why do it?  Because you can and are willing👍👍. Thanks for sharing your results and expertise!  
Wall outlets
From another posting… This is my choice….well made at a reasonable cost if you can get by the knock off brand name use. I wish they wouldn’t use real brand names. We know they aren’t real brands. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805235421157... 
Review: Sonore ultraRendu
Thanks for sharing insight on the UR.  Not a fan of review bribery…seems a bit sleazy to me.  Hope for Andrew they are all good reviews 😳.  I don’t have a Rendu but I do love my Sonic transporter from them!  
How cam Morrow Audio keep offering 45%-65% discounts for trade-ups?
I can’t say for certain or to what degree of improvement because I was making other changes to my system at the same time.  I just wanted  a better quality outlet receptacle vs the cheap flimsy plastic stock 15A outlet receptacle.  More concerned ... 
Problems with the IFI Zen Stream.. What's a better Alternative?
I have the “Iffy” stream and the sound quality is stunning for its size and price.  Not far off from my main system’s Bricasti M5.    I have resisted to move onto something else even though it is finicky to connect.  I have to reset my Dac and har... 
Puron Plug-In AC Power Conditioner; Impressions 😁
@wig The Swiss Fusebox is up next on my list of tweaks. Sounds like that is another winner! Love Mark’s products and he’s such a gent to work with.👍👍  
Any (new) Tube Testers that can be recommended?
@tomcy6  💥 🤣 ….agree Ampltrex is the best and you get what you pay for.  If money is not a concern it’s a great choice.  I just couldn’t justify the expense for amount of use it would get.  
How cam Morrow Audio keep offering 45%-65% discounts for trade-ups?
This is my choice….well made at a reasonable cost if you can get by the knock off brand name use. I wish they wouldn’t use real brand names. We know they aren’t real brands. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805235421157.html?spm=a2g0o.productli... 
Puron Plug-In AC Power Conditioner; Impressions 😁
@wig +1 and nicely said!  This is very helpful for one who is new to Audiogon and this hobby.  In 1 1/2 years I have learned so much from the Audiogon forum group of experts and recommendations like these Purons which are the real deal.  Thanks fo... 
How cam Morrow Audio keep offering 45%-65% discounts for trade-ups?
@mpathic8  Click on products menu then clearance menu .  It doesn’t appear  they get many trade ups with the number of listings they have posted.  Who knows? https://www.morrowaudio.com/pages/cable-clearance  
How cam Morrow Audio keep offering 45%-65% discounts for trade-ups?
 No way they sell trade ups as new.  They have a used site and seem like an up and up retailer with the inflated MSRP game. Downside selling used as new is too high risk for their business…  
Combination BLU-Ray / DVD Player
Blu-Ray and DVD days are numbered especially when Netflix ends their service in a few months.  I only rent and have no interest in buying or a library   I am planning on removing my Yamaha 1060, rip/sell my few  concert dics and go all streaming o... 
Any (new) Tube Testers that can be recommended?
Yep I looked into them and was definitely priced out since my use would be minimal.  I’m not a seller.  Bought a used Hickok 600a museum piece (older than me) that was in excellent condition (calibrated in 2022) for $200. It will not properly matc... 
How cam Morrow Audio keep offering 45%-65% discounts for trade-ups?
I have owned several sets of ma3 and a dig2 and bought them on a BF Sale at 55% off and felt they sounded very good until I purchased the Aliexpress Chinese Nordost cables. Immediately sold the Morrows on ebay as they were nowhere near as revealin...