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| Bluesound Vault 2i, Cocktail Audio X40 or ?????????? I am the original poster. Thank you all for your input. I did wind up with the Vault 2i and am really happy with my choice. Yes, ripping all those CDs is a bit of a pain, but I just leave a pile next to the Vault and whenever I pass by, I insert o... | |
| Bluesound Vault 2i, Cocktail Audio X40 or ?????????? Thank you all for invaluable input. Btw, I use a similar testing procedure as djones51. In my case it's the girlfriend who has fabulous ears but could care less about what's behind the sound. Her input is amazing. | |
| What separate tube phono stage do you use ? Bottlehead Eros. It's awesome if you're willing to do the work. | |
| My first Tube Amplifier 12 watt Eico mono integrated built from a kit in 1959. | |
| Opinions on these budget integrateds? Rogue Sphinx, only half your budget | |
| Looking for a 300b integrated amplifier kit for my Avantgarde Trio (107db) horn speakers +1 re: AudioNote kit. Also look at Bottlehead Stereomour. Both fit the bill. | |
| What were your humble beginnings on the path to high end audio? Summer of 1959, built Eico Kit 12 Watt mono tube integrated. Speaker was Stevens bookshelf model. It had a single 8" speaker and was made from real wood. Weighed a ton. Garrard changer with GE cart. Later added HeathKit FM tuner. | |
| Like female vocals - Check out Cold Specks +1, Susan Tedeschi and Beth Hart | |
| Notable very small loudspeaker companies (other than Tekton!) Charney AudioPure Audio ProjectEmerald PhysicsDevore | |
| most advanced speaker in a rectangular wooden box? No one mentioned DeVore. Top rated by all. | |
| speaker cable prices +1 signal cable.com | |
| Old or new gear Do not rule out PrimaLuna. They are a great value and awesome for the money. I am a tube guy and I love my PrimaLuna Dialogue Preamp and Dialogue amps. They're integrated are an amazing value. | |
| Vacuum Tube Retailer Option +1 Brent Jesse | |
| PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium Another really happy PL owner. I also did a lot of listening and research moving back from SS to tubes. Did watch Kevin on youtube and actually spoke to him for quite a while when I was thinking about buying some high end used equipment from him. ... | |
| Whats in your second system? In my office/bedroom:AudioNote Kit EL34 integratedAudioNote Kit Phono PreRega RP6 with GrooveTracer upgradesSchiit Bifrost DACApple AirPort ExpressDevore Gibbon 3Xls |