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Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Grannyring any experience with Khozmo attenuators using naked Z foil vishay resistors in a preamp? There are also Dact attenuators and Amtrans Pots. How about a attenuator using all Path Audio Resistors. Some say Path resistors are the best especi... 
New Vandersteen oil cooled hybrid amplifiers
Look what happened to Krell when they came out with speakers. Pure disaster 
VAC amps and Focal Grand Utopias at $195k a pair
How many of you remember the old days, when you walked into a store and all the speakers were lined up and you would push a button to hear the speakers. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Paul79 still cannot find the CBS7318. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
OK Paul, what 6922 do you like? 
Basis Audio Super Arm 9
Pops as great as the Vector is the SA9 is so much better its hard to comprehend. 
Basis Audio Super Arm 9
I had the Graham 2.0 and the Vector also killed it. The Graham was thin and bright. I moved to the SA9 and I'm in a totally different dimension. All I can say is wow and yes its worth every penny. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
So what's the point of talking about this tube if you can't get it or have to spend 1500 a pair for them. I think I stick with my 10M. 
CATSL1 best pre under 3K?
At the time I had VTL 450 mono blocks. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Paul79 I use Mullard 12AU7 10M in my preamp and they are my favorite. 
CATSL1 best pre under 3K?
I had the CAT ultimate in the past and found it very forward or upfront sounding. I grew tired of it as I could never quite get relaxed with it. 
What's the greatest bargain in SET these days?
Brownsfan how about the Detroit symphony and hearing two great set systems. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
I also have the new boxter S with PDK and paddle shifters. All the high end cars are going to paddle shifters including the Ferrari's. Once you get use to them the shifting is way faster than using your hand and foot in the old traditional way. I ... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Mattnshilp then you will need a HIFIMAN 901 with balanced card and the Mr. Speakers Alpha Dog headphones with good cables. It's not a free ride with portable audio. 
Your most disappointing purchase or audition?
Audiolabyrinth you are right. If an amp were not right it should have been sent back to fix or replace. This really does not make sense.