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2 channel Poll: Vote: Do you use Tubes or SS?
interesting responses so far,I am a tube person,now for 8 yrs,and never had a breakdown or had to replace a tube. I am amazed at the thinking,and I am sure not fact of the audiophiles that have responded.I think if you were to go to a dealer that ... 
If you had 10k for pre and power amp but you had
totally disagree,have tried the cat and audible illusions and vac and have found the amp made more of a difference.I use tubes all thru my system so its based on that and have approx 35,000 in my system. hope this helps 
Power Cable for VAC
i have used a kimber for 6 years on my 30/30 and am quite happy but find the tubes are much more of a factor than anything else. 
Amp Shoot Out
depending on the power needed the plinius is 1 of the best and used becomes very inexpensive. they also stand behind their products 100%. give a listen u'l be amazed. 
How come a power cable changes the sound?
i have just finished testing the snakes,,the 700 dollar one and the 1200 dollar one,absolutley no dif in sound.the equiptment is the determining factor.theta has always sounded much better but not all gear will 
Uno Owners-Which speaker cable ?
if u are using tubes the nirvana sx hands down even the importer uses it for his demo's 
Replace my dac (NOW!)?
try the audio logic 2400 tube dac or the dodson both are very good.both retail for 5000,I use the audio logic 
Anybody familiar with Kora amplifiers?
call steve at hi-fi farm he used to sell the line and dropprd it,he has a 800 no. in steriophile 
cables
try the nirvana sx it is very warm,full and highly detailed 
proac 2.5, heron i,or virgos
TRYING TO COMPARE MEADOWLARK TO AUDIO PHYSIC IS LIKE COMPARING PEUGOT TO BMW OR MERCEDES.i DONT THINK YOU WILL HAVE A HARD TIME DETERMINING THE DIFFERENCE IN CLARITY MUSICALITY AND SEAMLESSNESS.PRO-AC IS EVEN BETTER THAN MEADOWLARK.I WILL TELL YOU... 
vac or art audio
After 6 years of the vac 30-30 and many changes of tubes and 2-3 weeks of trying to audition the art audio amps I can tell you that I never got more than a few hours of listening before I would call the dealer to do a recall on the diavalo,enough ... 
Are WE 300B Tubes Worth $600-$700 a set
the we tube is pretty good if you have a single ended amp and don't expect much bass or a real open top end. I use the vac ren 30-30 and have had we and golden dragon and the winner is the kr 300b,not cheap but real good from top to bottom 
Bel Canto Dac-1 v. any Wadia Dac Any one
for the money bel-canto is just fine,I just sold mine 
Which Wadia a better buy in value terms?
If you really want the truth instead of opinions,most of them b.s. call steve huntley at area 651-578-0657.Steve worked for Wadia for many years his business is repair and upgrade to wadia and arc products .When I spoke to him yesterday he was on ... 
Wadia Upgrades
WHILE WITH WADIA STEVE WAS ONE OF THE MOST CREDIBLE MFGS.THAT I had the pleasure of talking to his advice was always right on the money.I am about to send him my wadia 20 to be serviced