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Vibration Theory - Isolate or Drain?
Look into the Mapleshade Audio solution. Used it under CDP's, DAC's and amps and have achieved wonderful results with all. 
iTunes Versions
Itunes has regularly asked me if I wanted to download a new version. I have always declined. Yesterday I agreed and downloaded the newest version. A word of caution: If you do this, and own an itouch remote, the itouch will note "see" the computer... 
Recommend stands for Volent VL-2s?
I had the VL-2's. I used them with Sound Anchor three post stands with very nice results. Sound Anchor stands are exceptional IMO. The blue dots you get with the stands really, sorry to say this but, "anchor" the stands well. Example: When I grabb... 
Mac sound quality
What Shardorne and 4est said. Also, talking to Apple guys about two channel is a complete waste of time. I've used firewire and toslink out of my Mini going to oversampling and NOS dacs while achieving amazing results with both. 
Rectifier tube keeps blowing
Atmasphere: The first time the rec. went, it happened after 30 mins of use. The second time, it happened two seconds after power up. The amp is going back, but thanks for getting this back on track Atma. 
Rectifier tube keeps blowing
Could we get back to the issue here? 
Rectifier tube keeps blowing
Yes, I'm using slow blow fuses. The rectifiers and fuses went before AND after I changed output tubes. The second time, electricity arched from one side of the rectifier to the other. Yes, I was told to check the filter caps and look into a short ... 
Peachtree Decco Preamp Issue????
Do you notice the same thing happening while using the Decco alone? If not, then what is the input sensitivity of the Adcom? 
Music First Audio Passive Magnetic Preamplifiers?
I've heard the copper and silver versions of the MFA. They sound great but, yes, very overpriced. You have so many more options if passive is what you want. I had the Bent Autoformer preamp and absolutely loved it. Much cheaper than MFA. Others to... 
MHDT Havana vs Apogee Mini DAC ?
I have a Weiss Minerva and couldn't tell the difference between the firewire and optical outputs from my Mac Mini. Frankly, I didn't really care either. Like Trebejo said, firewire is good for other applications where speed is required. I do not b... 
Best Dac with USB input for $1,000 or less
Overrated??? I own the $5,000 Weiss Minerva. My friends own the $14,000 MSB and the $6,300 Weiss 202. I have a good amount of experience on all of them. All of these DACs are EXTREMELY detailed. However, what I've learned from listening to live cl... 
Wyred 4 Sound DAC1 or DAC2?
Edge22: We both know we can't compare the ESS dac in the Nova DIRECTLY to the Minvera. The dac in the Nova is wonderful, and to add a preamp/amp to the price makes it an absolute steal. I am using the Nova to run a pair of Volent Paragon VL-2 moni... 
CD player how much to invest
Store your music on a hard drive and get a DAC. 
Wyred 4 Sound DAC1 or DAC2?
Anyone compare a DAC-2 to a Weiss Minerva? I may have to sell my Minerva and wanted to find the best/cheapest replacement. The Wyred is on my list. I have a Minerva and a ESS Sabre DAC (peachtree Nova), in my system right now and have been A/Bing ... 
Tube amp on/off: best practice?
I agree with Elevick completely. I've had many tube amps over the years. One of which had a output tube go bad. Music was not playing, but there was a god-awful screech coming out of the left channel, then I saw a red flame shoot up through the to...