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Anyone else order Caladans from Clayton Shaw?
+1 Ric  
Requesting opinions about 4 specific amplifiers
The PS Audio M1200s would be killer- they come up periodically ~ @ $3500-4K, or LSA Voyager GaN 350 (dual mono single chassis) ~ $1500 Both have excellent reviews  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Bettye LaVette Verve- Things Have Changed excellent recording  
Whats playing on your system today?
Bettye LaVette Verve- Things Have Changed excellent recording  
joule la150mkII- preamp
Either 3% vinegar or h2o2. Apply then let soak a minute or so then clear with clean water/distilled or RO  
Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2
@richardselectronics  Following on that, about 2 years ago I had the then new PSA Gain Cell preamp which I found lacking a quality PS. I think the internal PS could be bypassed and a outboard LPS added. Seems right up your alley  
What is preferred/best contact cleaner these days?
I have tried many cleaner/enhancers over the DECADES. Everyone I tried eventually oxidized (much like CD treatments). By far the very best which I do not expect to oxidize is a combination of precleaning with 99% isopropol immediately followed by ... 
Why all or most audiophiles are men?
Most women spend their disposable income on feminine things like; shoes, clothes, makeup, hair extensions, makeup, jewelry...  
Whats playing on your system today?
Don Henley Cass County  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Don Henley Cass County  
Worst Speakers Ever??
@pcrhkr    I worked at Poling stereo (Ft Lauderdale) in the mid 70s. we sold a ton of Ultralinear speakers  
Speakers On Wheels?
@fish23geeks Thanks for the link  
Speakers On Wheels?
@peter_s  +1; also make sure wheels are rubber. Not sure those from Harbor Freight are big enough. If not, you can affix wooden platforms to them and upgrade the wheels to solid rubber HTH  
Coda #8, Pass XA25, or Schiit Tyr to replace PS Audio M700
I owned 2 +2s and loved them BUT they didn’t float my boat with the interfaces. I picked up a couple their servo tube amps, but back then they weren’t stable. Eventually sold them, but maybe 5 years ago someone came along who refurbishes the amps ... 
Speakers On Wheels?
I have used Harbor Freight dollies with rubber wheels. Works well and great to ease proper positioning