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When is digital going to get the soul of music?
Can I have please one quantum of soul? 
Parasound Halo A52 keeps shutting off / protection
perhaps caps. not enough current and transistors getting too hot. you may meanwhile try to use an external fan 
Gain stages on Preamp
It trades off. The right volume takes care of distortions. 
Gain stages on Preamp
I like using dual volume. In my analogue setup I use Nakamichi RX202 tape deck to provide extra boost to phonostage. That extra boost I can vary from record to record and achieve an ideal volume settings per listening I desire. 
Gain stages on Preamp
05-19-15: Bombaywallagood answers by Newbee & Viridian. I'll add my 2 cents:the gain control on a preamp is really an attenuator as already indicated.Gain control in stages are voltage dividers 
Is Vinyl Worth It
Why not mentioning album covers? 
Why does my tube amp
New toy syndrome. 
Why does my tube amp
I feel very comfortable in my Subaru XV Crosstrek. More comfortable than in Mercedes Benz E350, but I doubt that I can outrun E350 with Subaru XV. 
The most dynamic & transparent bookshelf
Transparent Bookshelf here 
Does sellers responsibility end at FedEx?
seller opted out in writing, it's not your responsibility.if any dispute, you show written communication and keep all funds.peace. 
Goodbye ZYX Airy 3
In other words, if we have let's say x amount of dollar per product, than no matter what is the currency status the price per imported product may still be much more expensive. Check other dollar depended currencies -- pretty much same situation..... 
Goodbye ZYX Airy 3
Do you think that Yen prices stay same back than and now? Forget the exchange rate and your other facts that are irrelevant. 
Goodbye ZYX Airy 3
NO This reason: ZYX prices for US customers are effected by only one exchange rateThat is pure BS. 
Goodbye ZYX Airy 3
ZYX prices for US customers are effected by only one exchange rate, the dollar/yen one. Your statements that a weak dollar is causing an increase in ZYX pricing were inaccurate. The dollar is not weak against the yen. It has not been weak against ... 
Interesting Article
I'm NOT audiophile, but most of my vinyls DON'T have clicks and pops. They do have surface noise, but that's the most I've been listening to for the past 40 years and probably will for another rest of them. Those who think that vinyl rig must be e...