timo62

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best interconnect at decent price
Kimber Hero and Audio Note LX are some good cables and not very expensive. 
What speaker should I go for
How many of the speakers on your list have you auditioned? 
Want to get into Analog
If you are thinking of taking a plunge into analog, I would recommend going to your local audio store and buying something new. Find something within your budget to get started . You will have everything new, under warranty , they can set your tur... 
What are the best speakers you have ever owned and why?
My current speakers , Harbeth M40.2  because they do everything right that I want to hear from a pair of speakers. 
Chord DAVE, any lesser Chord DAC come close?
The Hugo TT 2 would be your next best option to try after Chord Dave. 
People That Have Upgraded From Harbeth 30.1s....
dhcod,You mentioned," I like my 30.1s but I want more of everything! More bass for sure. More dynamics too. A bigger image."The M40.2  might be a good a very good option for you, considering you like your M30.1 speakers. That is the exact upgrade ... 
How long should Pre amp (12au7) tubes last in Rogue Preamp?
I would contact Rogue Audio and ask them how long you can expect the tubes to last in your preamp. They should be able to give you average life expectancy of the tubes they decided to use in their preamps.It also depends on how many hours you are ... 
People That Have Upgraded From Harbeth 30.1s....
Yogiboy,You are right about Harbeth C7 not being the same speaker as the M30.1. The C7 is probably the warmest sounding speaker in their line up. Even though all of the Harbeth models have a similar house sound, each model can sound very different... 
People That Have Upgraded From Harbeth 30.1s....
I owned the  Harbeth M30.1 speakers and upgraded to Harbeth M40.2 and could not be happier. I have owned many speakers over the years and finally found my home with Harbeth speakers. I really enjoyed the sound of the M30.1 and I was considering ad... 
Cardas Audio Service Quality
Try giving them a call. I have always been able to contact someone at Cardas on the phone. I have had nothing but good experiences dealing with their service department. 
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!!! 
Have you had enough of Classic Rock?
Too much good music out there to simply stop listening. I can understand someone being tired of the classic rock stations playing the same songs over and over again from the same artist.There is so much more of the classic rock music that is worth... 
What separate tube phono stage do you use ?
Inna ,You probably are already familiar with these separate tube phono preamps , but I have not seen these mentioned yet.Audio Note M1-RIAA  or  M2 RIAA Conrad Johnson TEA2 
Chord Dave Replacement
You already have a very top tier DAC. You might want to consider adding one of Chord's Upscalers, either  Hugo M scaler , or the Blu Mk. 2. This would help to take your digital playback up a few levels. 
Popular DAC that is known for its warm-ish sound?
Audio Note pricing can be hard to find online. Best to contact a local dealer for more information.