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Belles Ocm 200
David Belles still answers emails for power modules usa, although, My experience with him has been terrible... I sent an email asking easy, general questions for amps that he designed.  I made sure that I was cordial and brief..... To my surprise,... 
Preamp w/ a budget of $2000
@bensturgeon Hi Ben,   Looking at all of your comments, it looks as though you are not looking for Tubes... don't get me wrong there are tubes out there that can have the detailed sound,  but they can be costly and at your budget, I believe that S... 
Replacement for NAD 7175PE receiver? (NAD 165BEE + NAD C427 + ARC D130?)
agree with reubent,  use Deoxit on all controls, I'd probably replace the main electrolytics and put it back in service.   
DIY Pass Labs First Watt F5 amp impressions
I'm wondering if anyone has Tried the High Output version of the F5.... The F5 Turbo.  It outputs more power,  or maybe the F6, wondering how they would compare.  
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So,  either way,  I'll measure DC and drop er in.   
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@atmosphere   Hi Ralph,  yep, read your post, it makes all the sense in the world.  So understanding your own equipment will go along way in getting this right the first time. Appreciate you brother,  Tim  
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@geoffkait You may think that its pretty obvious, but in cable manufacturing that isn't the case.... Impedance, DC resistance, inductance, capacitance, skin effect all come into the effect of a cable.... Of course here we are speaking of a simple ... 
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I've been at this game along time, in cable manufacturing, years gone by, I've reversed many a cable to tell the difference in sound,  never heard it by turning a cable over and changing direction... unless of course the cable was terminated at on... 
Parasound HCA-1500 or alternative
At that price,  I'd look at a Muse model 100 or a Sumo Polaris II or Polaris III....  The Muse is old, but a solid performer.  The Sumo is Mosfet and has that quality that you described. Either can be had for $300 or so and both compete well with ... 
Fort Smith , Arkansas
I live in Russellville,  I am very seriously thinking about registering an Arkansas Audiophile Club   It would certainly be enjoyable to meet on occasion.  Tim  
Computer, CD transport or Network Player?
I hope that my experiences make sense and contribute.  I've tried several paths for music.  I've  been running computer audio since 2005.  I've ran SPDIF, Toslink, USB.... I've used JPlay and Fidelizer. I've am on my 4th DAC,  I've had dedicated m... 
Stay away from the nad
I bet if approached right,  NAD will take care of it.  
Grado cartridges still worth the money?
the Grado family has been very smart through the years with their cartridges.... We used to mod them at Marcof,  our end product was better than any of the Grado's of the day.... We hand measured the coils and picked the tightest tolerances,  we i... 
Could someone suggest a decent audiophile cartrige for a Technics dj TT?
Another for the Nagaoka 
suggestions for Windows 10 software please, , laptop to USB DAC, AIFF files, remote app
By the way,  I have used JRiver and Media Monkey and prefer Foobar... I have also heard of Music Bee,  but have never tried it. Also,  the is mention of Fidelizer and JPlay above,  these are both systems to optimize your playback. I have used them...