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kray

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Review: Tube Audio Design TAD-60 Tube amp
I have a writeup and complete biasing from Paul on my blog:http://brianmedia.net/2013/04/tube-audio-design-tad-60-amp/. 
Parasound or Micromega Dac
Nice review. I wonder how the Micromega compares to the Emotiva XDA-2. I'm on the verge of buying a DAC. Good time to buy. Great DACS out there for a fraction of what they cost several years ago. 
Budget DAC vs Budget CD Player?
Realmo- would you need a USB converter if using a ASYNC USB DAC?Mik971- so how do you feed the DAC from your computer? Digital mini jack? 
Budget DAC vs Budget CD Player?
Thanks guys. I'm thinking the DAC makes more sense right now too. I was also looking at a used NAD CD player....Also if you have a nice USB DAC would there ever really be a need to add a CD player if you run a Mac Mini all the time? Seems you coul... 
How often are Cayin TA-30's for sale?
Thanks Nonoise,Thinking I may just suck it up and buy the Cayin instead of waiting for another one to come around. I know I can't go wrong with it so might as well. 
Apple TV with External DAC?
i'm close to buying a DAC so i'll post my finding here if i do it... 
Apple TV with External DAC?
so are you using the analog outputs of the apple tv? for sound.... 
San Antonio, TX
back in SA after many travels. Building my new system. Maybe we can get this thread going again 
San Antonio, TX
reclipse, it's good to see you on this board. there are many people that work at bjorns that are well informed in the audio/video world. but since you're here i know you are ;-) 
Is 9'x11' too small?
yeah i do plan on adding wall treatments, i am going to make my own DIY, and being wrapped in Burlap fabric they will look really good on the walls. but you're right, it sounds really good in a small room. i moved all the stuff from the a living r... 
Is 9'x11' too small?
Jh2os, that's very close to the size of my room that i just finished. take a look at my system, to see my layout. very close to yours 
Is 9'x11' too small?
Jh2os, I recently turned a spare bedroom into a 2 channel listening room. mine was 11x10, and i love it. speaker placement makes a big difference, as will wall treatments. my room only has one window a 48"x48" and my equipment sits right in front ... 
Where to put damping sheets?
emarcano, i got mine from parts connexionhttp://www.partsconnexion.com 
Where to put damping sheets?
barry, would i sum up your novel :-) by saying tons of damping to my cd player will not ruin the sound, cause at that point if something doesn't sound right its because the cd player is now showing the faults in the other parts of the system albei... 
Where to put damping sheets?
after putting the damping where i did, things seemed a little more focused. although i didn't do real extensive listening, cause shortly after that i changed the op-amps from the 2604's to the dual 627's. now that did a lot. stretched things out, ...