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Why Is Hi Fi Gear So Darn Expensive?
It's expensive when new and resale value is terrible for most of this stuff which is great for buyers, less so for sellers.  
Need preamp recommendations for a Dynakit ST-35.
I ended up buying an Erhard Aretha preamp.  :)  
Looking for advise with selecting next integrated amp
benmeadows 6 posts 03-04-2023 at 12:57pm  I have a friend who spent 15k on his McIntosh integratedand loves it, or thinks he does. I absolutely love my Ayon tube integrated, although if you are wanting digital that isn't the way to go. Digital... 
Preamp tube for cronus magnum iii
This is what I have in my CMIII 12AU7 spot: Amperex Holand 1960s Bugleboy selected “red tip” medical grade    
Bought the Chord Qutest. Love it. Hate the power supply.
Ian, why’d you sell the Qutest?  Seems like you liked it.   
Review of Rogue Audio RP-9 preamp
@audibleguy just email rogue, they’re nice folks.   
Anybody try the new Heaven 11 Billie Mk 2?
@temmple Very cool, if you try one, post about it.  I'm also looking at the Kinki EX-M7.  
New MOFI speaker (Andrew Jones)
That'd be great, ricevs, I'm interested in seeing that.  
Anybody try the new Heaven 11 Billie Mk 2?
Thanks for that reply, I really enjoyed it to be honest. I wish I could express myself even half as well as that. To your point, yes, I’m being over zealous even though I should know better. I’m fairly new to this world and I tend to get caught up... 
Anybody try the new Heaven 11 Billie Mk 2?
Also, yes,I know the Pass gear is neither Class D or hybrid.  :)  
Anybody try the new Heaven 11 Billie Mk 2?
Apologies, I tend to be scatter brained. I’ll clarify.    I’m in the market for a new solid state amp or hybrid. I am heavily considering either the Pass Labs XA-25 and some sort of preamp or the INT-25. I saw Steve Huff’s review of the Heaven 11... 
Anybody try the new Heaven 11 Billie Mk 2?
Yep I’m up on the specs/topology of both amps but I’m hearing the Billie MK2 is unique in its sound signature. Apparently the preamp section is very good.  Just fishing for opinions from those who’ve heard it.   
The revolution has begun!
@ricevs - That VTV GaNFET looks like a winner, hope it sounds like one.  You mentioned bi-amping.  How would you get a coax input signal into both amps?  Do you have to use a splitter?  
Any Modwright CXN v2 owners who want to share their experience?
@chayro - thanks, looking at Underwood's site now.    
Any Modwright CXN v2 owners who want to share their experience?
@knighttodd  Hey there, I'm looking for a new DAC to replace my Chord Qutest and I've been looking at the Audio GD products.  Their website is really confusing and I can't tell which one I should shoot for.  I think the R-7HE MK2 is the one I want...