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Preamp Deal of the Century
@nymarty  Congrats and welcome to audio Nirvana.  Amazing preamp you will not be disappointed.  Here’s another thread you should read and follow.  Contact @jslateiv he is Supatek’s official repair tech  for your questions.  He is a wealth of infor... 
Has a Power Conditioner Improved Your Sound?
@mbmi What do you use for surge protection with your Ansuz Mains 8?  Thanks  
PSVANE Discussion & Impressions Thread
@alightronics what hierarchy category are these tubes? Cossor blue glass Cossor dark glass Mark II grey glass Treasure z black glass The hierarchy of our product line is as follows: Basic:HIFI、UK Selected:HORIZON、ART Premium:WE、ACME Also, ar... 
EVS Music Purifiers - Amazed by how much improvement they make! Anyone else try them?
My purifiers really work well with my Ohm Walsh Tall 2000’s and Goertz MI3 copper cables.  I bought a second pair for my Fritz monitors on my second system/home theatre.  Haven’t had a chance to listen to them…  
PSVANE Discussion & Impressions Thread
@alightronics Still confused on your 300b tubes.  What Quality category  do the following tubes fall under and are they still current? Are they considered Art? Cossor blue glass Cossor dark glass Mark II grey glass Treasure z black glass    
EVS Music Purifiers - Amazed by how much improvement they make! Anyone else try them?
Received my purifiers last Friday and it was an immediate “OH MY! 🤯 What the …! I might as well solder these on my speaker binding posts … they are not coming off.  Many thanks Ric!  
Denafrips Terminator 12th vs. 15th DAC
Denafrips needs to tighten their lug nuts and soon!  What the …. is going on!  
Review on Linear Tube Audio Aero DAC
@mitch2 If you do decide to buy NOS 6sn7 tubes this is a must read.  There are reasonably priced tubes (Sylvania, Rca, Raytheon) that sound fantastic but requires some searching and leaps of faith. Interested in your feedback on the LTA Aero once ... 
Stack Audio-SmoothLAN Network Filter- WOW!
@jimboman I use a Topping LPS. Reasonable price, nice build quality with dual 5V plugs to supply both FMC’s. https://apos.audio/products/topping-p50-linear-power-supply?srsltid=AfmBOooMMQutDzFtoM75ULbqbDbuUJwE3IsRAoHBheDqfsS3VfWO7yqh  
Stack Audio-SmoothLAN Network Filter- WOW!
@jimboman Can’t help here. I use generic FMC/SFP’s with an LPS. I tried TP Link and couldn’t hear a difference and was happy with the sound improvement when I added the LPS so left it there and focused on filtering after the optical. I would also ... 
Stack Audio-SmoothLAN Network Filter- WOW!
With the improved sound quality results the SmoothLan gave on my main audio system, I added a SmoothLan to my Home Theatre System which is also used as a second audio system. I installed it between my second Fiber Media Converter and my streamer/D... 
Stack Audio-SmoothLAN Network Filter- WOW!
@ozzy Let me know if/when you decide to sell your SL.  I am planning on buying a second one for my Home Theatre system.    
Review on Linear Tube Audio Aero DAC
@teajay I remember and took notice of your Lab12 Ref DAC review a while back.  I have enjoyed and have been very impressed with mine.  How would the LSA and the Lab 12 Ref compare in your mind?  Thanks  
Ohm Speakers Status Update
Agree, my Ohm Walsh Tall 2000’s are set up working off a corner in my living space and I am continually amazed how they integrate so well in this tough location. Every upgrade and tweak I add they just keep sounding better. I keep thinking what is... 
Chinese fake cables How fake, how good?
@nasaman  If are they looking for a new home I could use them in my home theatre speakers. I do like them in some components.