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That Transformational piece of Gear We All Wish For
After a variety of sub-$1K dacs that all sounded pretty much the same, for me the Ayre QB-9 dac sounded so close to vinyl that I promptly sold my SOTA Sapphire TT with vacuum platter.  I have never looked back.   
LAIV Harmony
I ordered mine about three weeks ago and see that it will be delivered to me today. It will compared to my Aqua La Voce S3.  I am excited to get a shiny new toy.   
Don Sachs Owners Thread
Contemplating a move abroad, I have decided to part with my "shoe box" version of Don/Lynn's 300b monos, which were recently upgraded to the maximum extent possible.  My ad is on AM.   
Isolation platforms for Cube Audio Jazzon speakers
Heck of a deal, my Townshend rep called me just now and opined that the solution to the problem of my inability to level them can be solved by higher-capacity load cells in front Sound Bars.  He is getting them out to me without a concern of payme... 
Isolation platforms for Cube Audio Jazzon speakers
I got them today and  am having a hard time trying to get my speakers levels with the adjustments with these Sound Bars under my Cube Audio Jazzon speakers.  Information from Townshend has not been helpful.  I sorta got them leveled and frankly ... 
Isolation platforms for Cube Audio Jazzon speakers
I ordered the Townshend Sound Bars which are expected to arrive in a few days times.  I remember when I put Iso-Acoustic GAIA footers under my Spatial Audio M4 Triode Masters whereupon the improvement in SQ was instantly apparent.  I am hopeful fo... 
How Long Should a First Watt SIT3 Last ?
The First Watt amps all have different sonic signatures.  I currently have the FW J2 driving my Cube Audio Jazzon speakers in place of my 300b monos and the SQ is sensational with a tube preamp.  The J2 actually yields an even broader soundstage t... 
Isolation platforms for Cube Audio Jazzon speakers
Thanks Ozzy, these seem quite affordable and effective, but there is no way to attach them to the bottom of the Cubes, so the Townshend Platforms or Sound Bars are the best alternative.   This comment from the company seems very dubious:   Here ... 
Isolation platforms for Cube Audio Jazzon speakers
Gents, I ordered the Townshend Seismic Sound Bars today for my speakers. They are less than half the price of the Seismic Platforms and might be nearly as efficacious.  I am sure that they will be a nice improvement. My Italian friend with upgra... 
Mood
Great topic you teed up. Some days my system sounds awesome and some days it  doesn't quite get there. As noted above, "ear lube" helps my system and "swing lube" helps my golf game.  I embrace lubricants for a variety of enhancements in my life. ... 
Potentiometers for AR 2ax speakers for free
I sent you a message.  Did you get it?  
ABX testing with AQ Dragon power cords
Wow, what a stunning system in a fantastic room the OP has.  Too bad this thread went off the rails, but as many others have posted, if you don't hear a difference, stick with your excellent Mogami cables.  Good for you to try different wire.  I w... 
Tube amps under $7500
For the money, it would be difficult to do better than a Don Sachs Kootenai KT88-based amp.  A few are available at the moment.   
Tube amps under $7500
For the money, it would be difficult to do better than a Don Sachs Kootenai KT88-based amp.  A few are available at the moment.   
Anyone else order Caladans from Clayton Shaw?
I heard them at Axpona and was extremely impressed.