joecasey

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Life of KT150 tubes on ARC Amps
From what I heard, ARC recommended tube hours is based on performance and not tube life. 
Life of KT150 tubes on ARC Amps
For the price of retubing a big amp directly from ARC, one can buy a used Music Reference RM-200 (100w/ch), which needs it's four output tubes (a pair of KT88 or 6550 per channel) replaced only every 10,000 hours. And like folkfreak's VTL, the... 
Krell XD gear in the House Initial Impressions
@audiotroy Why waste your time on Agon and take the bait? It's land of angry trolls.  Unfortunately @oddiofyl  is NOT the exception but the rule now.   I wonder if this swamp has a drain??Happy Listening and Keep Me Posted! 
Hegel H590 List $13,500. Reasonable?
Way over-priced for a product made in china... Has it ever cross your mind price would be 2x or 3x more if NOT made in China?Happy Listening and Keep Me Posted! 
Duelund DCA 12ga Hookup Wire
For SC, twisted to both legs and then twisted both legs together.  For XLR, twisted to pin 2 and 3.   Using copper braided shield. 
Duelund DCA 12ga Hookup Wire
Been playing with very expensive ICs /SCs and gave me idea twist a 26 awg silver wire to my DCA 12ga SC.   Sound is touch more neutral, airy, clarity, smoother less grainy and better timbre.   Very happy with results so had XLR ICs made with DCA ... 
T+A elektroakustik HV Series Components
@audiotroy, I'm familiar with Agostino Momentum ... how does T&A compare to Momentum?   SQ differences and similarities. 
Ethernet Cable
Just replaced Supra with AQ Diamond from wall to DAC and improvements in ALL parameters.  AD Diamond is expensive but well worth it. I encourage you to 'treat' your router as you would any major audio component. In other words, apply proper isol... 
Power Conditioner for Amp
Over the years, found power distributors work best with amps.  Not current limiting and remove noise passively.   Never prefer any components straight into wall outlet.Happy Listening and Keep Me Posted!  
High Fidelity Cables MC 1-PRO
I was so happy with 1 MC Pros and 17 MC O5s on 1 outlet so added a 2nd MC Pro. .   Good stuff!!! 
High Fidelity Cables MC 1-PRO
68pete,Thinking adding 2nd MC1 Pro.   I have MC1 Pro and MC 0.5s in one outlet. 
High Fidelity Cables MC 1-PRO
68pete, ~50 hours on MC1 Pro now and sound is more organic and opened.   Improvements are different than MC 0.5s.  
High Fidelity Cables MC 1-PRO
I have a MC 1 Pro plugged into one outlet along with my daisy chained MC 0.5s. I didn’t experienced any MC 0.5 2nd day darkness or hardness.It sounds little tight 1st couple days but never bad. I have ~20 hours now and opening up nicely. My SS pre... 
Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
I read your patience will be rewarded.   Thomas Edition will come through.   Right? 
Chord Dave or Ayre QX5 Twenty DAC???
@jymc +1@ctsooner Got your Memory Player yet?  How's compare to QX5/20?