troutstreamnm

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Aging ears and Nuances
I’m 66 years old with a significant loss of hearing in the high frequencies. I have an excellent Audiologist that has helped me with getting fully programmable hearing aids with frequency corrections tailored to my specific hearing loss.  The Otic... 
I'm a little perplexed/surprised by TMR and who sells to them.....
Well being on the selling end with TMR is not as advantageous as you do have to pay their fee but it’s how they do business and the selling price is negotiated and based on their market analysis. The convenience is worth it to a lot of people, inc... 
I'm a little perplexed/surprised by TMR and who sells to them.....
I’ve made several transactions with TMR and all were simple and pleasurable experiences. That is worth a lot to me compared to the hassle of selling equipment yourself.  TMR is a great place to buy high end equipment at great prices.  I purchased ... 
Linear Tube Audio - Micro ZOTL - version -3 Update on upgrades
I used a Parasound P6 that I use in a second system. It was a difficult time as the P6 is not in the same class as even the Level 2 LTA. Think it took about 5 weeks for me to get the Level 3 delivered.   
Linear Tube Audio - Micro ZOTL - version -3 Update on upgrades
@sls883 yes and the Level 3 is just fabulous. A marked improvement over Level 2. I am very pleased with the performance of the Level 3 and highly recommend it.   
New vs uses in your current setup
20% used.  Purchased a Simaudio Moon 860A v2 amp and a KEF KF-92 sub used.  The amp I could never of afforded new by a long shot. Very happy and will certainly look at used purchases in the future.   
the gateway product that turned you into an audiophile
It started with JBL L26 loudspeakers for me.  Than I added a Crown preamp and it was off to the races!  That was 50 years ago 😯  
Looking for Solid Core Speaker cables
I run Morrow Audio SP-7 speaker cables and am very happy with their performance.  I’d suggest their SP-6 line as the best bang for your buck.    
Linear Tube Audio - Micro ZOTL - version -3 Update on upgrades
Understood.  My personal preference would be to have a label identifying the upgrade.  I assume LTA will have the upgrade recorded in their records for the serial number on the unit.   
Linear Tube Audio - Micro ZOTL - version -3 Update on upgrades
cbrez, just curious, does LTA put a plate or sticker on the converted unit to signify it’s a Version 3?  
Linear Tube Audio - Micro ZOTL - version -3 Update on upgrades
Found this thread very informative and timely. LTA has had my preamp for the Level 3 upgrade for about three weeks. Anticipating an email anytime now that it’s being shipped.  Very excited to get it after reading this post!  
B&W 802D1 - How can I tame the brightness?
You should consider KEF Reference Series (3’s or 5’s) in that price range. My Reference 3’s driven by a tube preamp and solid state amp is incredible 🙂  
What Meatloaf and Beer Have Taught me about Audiophiles
I love meatloaf sandwiches 🥪. My wife cooks an awesome meatloaf.  My amplifier is awesome too so there IS a connection between meatloafs and amplifiers. This post is so enlightening 🙂  
Anyone else constantly curious about amps?
I’ve owned SS, hybrid and tube amps over the years and found all can provide quality sound.  The best part has been the experience in the exploration of each type!  I’m currently running a powerful Simaudio Moon SS amp that is wonderful paired wit... 
Power Cords/ Conditioner/Surge Protectors
Just realize no surge protector will protect your equipment from a direct, or near, lightning strike.  However, it’s smart to utilize one for lessor surge events.