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| Preamp power supply capacitor upgrade No problem, I appreciate your input! | |
| Preamp power supply capacitor upgrade @erik_squires I understand what you're saying and is partially why I posed the question. Below is Backert Labs justification for the V-Caps in the power supply: "At Backert Labs, all of our preamplifiers use the new GreenForce™ power supply. Be... | |
| Preamp power supply capacitor upgrade @atmasphere Thanks for chiming in! I did consider the CuTF's for the coupling caps but they are not available in 2.7uf. I wanted to retain the specification of the existing circuit. | |
| Preamp power supply capacitor upgrade I forgot to mention, the V-Caps would replace Jantzen Audio Silver Z-caps which retail for $23. | |
| Ethernet cables No, I don't think it's worth spending a huge amount. Out of curiosity, I purchased an ethernet cable that several members here touted on Amazon, easily returnable. That's when I found out ethernet cables can sound different. It made my system s... | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! Am I missing something? The title of the thread says "new" Coda s5.5, but it appears to have been released 7 years ago. | |
| I Don't Understand What Determines When A Thread Gets The Axe @admin "Why Forum Post May Be Removed" You should include any injection of politics by a poster. This quickly derails any thread. | |
| Comparing streamer/DACs between $5-10k @rkfaberdds Just be aware that those brands you listed are sold through dealers with their markups. Cary is direct to consumer, and you can audition in your room for 30 days. I would suggest watching hifishark. Several available of those you m... | |
| Comparing streamer/DACs between $5-10k The Cary DMS 700 should be on your list. Down the road, if you're inclined to upgrade the DAC as technology improves, you can use the DMS 700 as a streamer. They're offering it on sale right now at their lowest price ever. | |
| Help With New Preamp Decision It was the re-issue Gold Lion tubes that made it sound congested. Switching to NOS tubes made all the difference. | |
| Help With New Preamp Decision @paul_lindemann Just wondering which Backert preamp did you experience? I have the Rhumba Extreme and was initially a little disappointed. It came with re-issue Gold Lion's which to me sounded congested. I contacted Andy Tebbe at Backert Labs a... | |
| New Cary DMS 700 Congrats on the purchase! I've had mine for a couple of years now and no regrets. I like the option to use it as a standalone streamer and add a separate DAC if and when I get the urge to try an upgrade as technology improves, but I'm definitely... | |
| Streamers made in America? @spydrwebb44 If you're serious about the Carys, you won't find a better deal than the sale price with discount code that they're offering right now. Try for 30 days and just pay return shipping if not impressed. | |
| Ditch your USB cable for Toslink? Might surprise you! +1 @deep_333 | |
| Cary DMS 700 vs Aurender A300 I don't know what Aurender's policy is, but Cary allows a 30 day trial period, you just pay return shipping cost. Another difference is Cary sells direct to consumer which may be a better value and if you're buying new, Cary Direct runs sales thr... |