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KEF LS50 Meta
grislybutter, That is true, buying used can certainly be a better way to purchase audio components. I just posted that because it was my experience, as I purchased new. The feeling about the speakers remains the same however, and each can be purc... 
KEF LS50 Meta
johnnotkathi I really wouldn't care if someone else considers a speaker to be "audiophile", because that is subjective.....and often related to budget. My $3,000 Clayton Shaw Caladans (which are great speakers), would not be considered audiophile... 
The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"!
Thanks for the update Terry, really looking forward to reading your review.....should be outstanding  
The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"!
Congrats Fred, can't wait to hear your thoughts  
What is preferred/best contact cleaner these days?
tvad et al I did purchase some Stabilant 22 it kit form, and understand that it should be cut with isopropyl alcohol at 3 to 1? I have yet mix it, and thus have not installed it. Any recommendations on proper coating with the Stabilant?  
Tube amps under $7500
hickamore ++1 for Aric Audio, and funny I just asked Aric about XLR inputs for a friend that is going to buy one of his amps. Aric makes 2 300B amps, a 2A3 amp, a Transcend EL34 "Push Pull" (What I own) a EL34/KT88/120/150 single ended, and Supe... 
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
Great customer service too, tubes arrived yesterday in less than a week. Helen reached out to me today via email after she saw the package was delivered, to make sure everything arrived safely; and let me know to contact her if anything does not w... 
Anyone else order Caladans from Clayton Shaw?
If anyone is interested, someone just posted a really detailed review of the Caladans on another thread on Agon titled "My Caladan Impressons".....Yes I misspelled impressions, but it is on the other thread  
My Caladan Impressons
Moonwatcher Some thoughts on your questions, I've had my Caladans 3 months now. You can read my full review on the "Anyone else order Caladans from Clayton Shaw?" Agon thread back in February. (1) Placement - I have played around with positionin... 
My Caladan Impressons
audioman58 I posted this some time ago, but here is what is in the Caladans "IsoAcoustics Gaia III feet, WBT Nextgen 0703 binding posts, Jupiter twisted pair lacquered cotton wiring, US Coils air coils, Jupiter copper foil and Dayton Audio capac... 
My Caladan Impressons
Wester17 Thank you for the very detailed review, and it closely mirrors a review I put up in February/March on another Caladan thread here a Agon. At the end I too, thought that my review sounded like an advertisement for Clayton's speakers.....b... 
Rogue Dragon Tube Recommendations
bucket91 Your budget is a bit light for the best 12AU7s, as they are disappearing fast right now; and new stock just does not seem to be coming on line. $100 each will get you better tubes; but as others have suggested, give Brent Jessee a call..... 
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
Sorry if this is a dead thread, but thought it was pertinent as the current situation is the same as it was 6 months ago. There are some really good reputable Chinese suppliers of good Chinese products (at really attractive prices)......just takes... 
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
Not sure of the differences between the Chinese market E-6SN7 or the Global E-6SN7, except for a huge price difference; and the Linlai's own reported differences discussed above. I purchased mine from JJY Audio, which is where several of my audio... 
Power cords: does length matter?
immathewj I have had two manufacturers tell me that minimum length should be 1.5 meters, but that keeping the correct length to not create a crossover with a signal component is more important. That is a 1 meter cable would be better if it would ...