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Break in blues
@djones51 it's hard to sit back and enjoy when you're hearing a different sonic presentation each day and trying to decide if it stays or goes back.This is the first time I've experienced such radical changes , which I now attribute to a weird rea... 
The awakening...
Ami I think that's great!I thought I was done with upgrades and was happy with my system as is....until I spent an afternoon listening to my brother's new turntable.Back at home again I couldn't stop thinking about what upgrades or tweaks were nee... 
Which Amp to complete my system?
Check these out.My Transcend amp sounds wonderful when we tried it with my brother's Chorus 'll speakers.http://aricaudio.com/tube_gear.php 
Whats playing on your system today?
Zeppelin is next up for me too.Need some Dazed and Confused. 
Whats playing on your system today?
Greg Allman Searching for Simplicity 
Break in blues
Thank you!Got em on my list now.@elizabeth we can feel each other's pain;) 
Break in blues
@michaelgreenaudio I was speaking in general terms too:)I always enjoy your posts@michaellent I'm looking forward to hearing all about your Rogue upgrades.I'm definitely hanging on to my 66.@jmolsberg yes on the linear power supply.I'm going to ex... 
Break in blues
Geez!I was just ranting a bit is all.The little amp is sounding great since cable swapping.Tubed components do need to break in a while IMHO.After 25hours or so they're about 90% there.My anxiety stemmed from how it was sounding way different from... 
Solid Silver Power Cord
I have a couple of Cabledyne Silver Synergy cords that I like very much.Clean,clear,uncolored power delivery.  
Break in blues
I've got some vinyl but no turntable at present.I've been eyeing some tables recently....maybe later.My brother has a new VPI that he is struggling with.I absolutely love listening to records with him and think it's perfect, but he's always tweaki... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Abbey Road right now.Tonight maybe some Floyd. 
New preamp in system
I had a cj pv10 back in the day.Such a warm and musical sound.I auditioned it next to a sunfire tubed pre.The sunfire was more transparent but I loved the cj because it just "sounded right" as per their slogan:)Now I have an older rogue pre which ... 
Dan D'Agostino Interview on/by 'Steve Guttenberg On YouTube'
Thanks!Very interesting interview.I do enjoy Steve's videos. 
Harmonic Tech AC10 vs Audiience PowerChord
I've had an audience powerchord on my preamp for the past four years that works out very well in that application.I tried several others but the powerchord was just right.I find it to be neutral,transparent,and relaxed.It doesn't emphasize any one... 
How important is it for you to attain a holographic image?
@jerrysfinger  I agree that once you have it it's hard to go back.But I can enjoy music without it at other people's houses,in the car,etc.Just not at home.It's just thrilling to listen with closed eyes and get lost in the illusion.