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SS amp as opposed to tube amp
Great topic.I've just accuired a Battery powered Tripath amp based on the 2022 chip and love it. I have tubes in my output stage on my Modwright Sony 999es that keeps the tube magic in my system.I had a Almarro A318B SET amp that was replaced with... 
Best subwoofer for music under $1,000
I recieved my Gallo TR-3 sub the other day.It is the best sounding sub I have ever heard.Very fast with plenty of drive.Blends very well with my Focal Profile 918's.It's a keeper for sure. 
Hidiamond Cables, Do these reveal the live show?
These HiDiamond cables sound interesting. Is there a 30 day offered on them ? I use Elrod PC's and love them. Can anyone tell me how the HD's compare ? Thank you. 
Hidiamond Cables, Do these reveal the live show?
Does anyone know how they compare to Elrod PC's.I'm using Elrod's and can echo what is being said about the HD PC's with my Elrod's.I'm all for trying new PC's, but I would like to hear from someone that has compared the two.Does HD have a 30 day ... 
Splitting a pre-amp channel for sub - good or bad?
Splitting the channel will work. I'm doing it because I use a tripath amp. You will see a slight lessining in gain.I'm using a Lightspeed Attenuator and lost less than one hour of gain on the volume knob. If you listen at 11 o'clock before the spl... 
Hidiamond Cables, Do these reveal the live show?
Revealing the live show is asking a lot from cables. If your system is capable of the live music sound, then the right cables can allow it to show up in the end result.Transparency in IC's and SC's are a must to let the dynamics and attack come th... 
Vote for Rush for hall of fame
You can edit your post as long as no one has posted after you. 
Best subwoofer for music under $1,000
I've owned the Velodyne Optimum Sub and thought it was very musical. The room eq was very nice.I also just ordered a Gallo TR-3 sealed unit that goes down to 22hz. I've heard great thing about the Gallo, very musical and fast. I'll stay posted on ... 
Lightspeed Attenuator - Best Preamp Ever?
George built one for me a couple of month ago. It is by far the best attenuator I have ever used in my system.Great depth and open soundstage.Very lively with tons of attack.Thank you George, the Stereophile recommendation is spot on. John. (JW Au... 
WHAT RECORDINGS MAKE YOUR SYSTEM SHINE?
The San Francisco Symphony Orchestra on the S&M CD really sets this Metallica piece apart from the rest.Great depth and imaging with a driving force that has several of my friends wanting to hear it again and again. 
WHAT RECORDINGS MAKE YOUR SYSTEM SHINE?
Dave, have you heard S&M by Metallica ? 
A sub with L & R RCA inputs???
There are a large list of subs that have L R RCA inputs.Rel is not one of them. 
Great Music to Intro Non-Audiophiles to the Hobby
I would let them supply the music. Then they will be familiar with it. 
Evolution Acoustics MMMicroOne
The price increase is not a false rumor.It came from Jtinn to one of his customers. 
Reduced analog posts and items for sale here?
Yes, a turkey can fly.