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questionable audio site - scam adds?
in addition to the price being way too good to be true,  the pics are from Rockitman system here on Agon from a few years ago 
Tubes for Nagra VPA
the other two holes are for hum adjustments 
Nagra Service and Support announcement
Thanks Steve,   Will be contacting you on service for my VPAs.   
Which is REALLY the best Conrad Johnson Preamp
Anyone tried the series 2 GAT, or upgraded their original for the $4k cost from CJ?   I have a series 1 that I just installed NOS Telefunken ecc88.  A very nice upgrade from the EH 6922 in terms of extension, air, midrange .  Now I'm curious how t... 
Headphones that sound smooth and comfortable on a pillow?
Klipsh   X11s or older X10s are IEMs that fit almost completely in the ear.  Very small and i've worn them on my side with no issues.They are a really good sounding IEM at $399 retail.  Go with the no mic version for best sound.  Used x10s can som... 
How to connect Oppo BDP 95 and Mcintosh MX136
if your MX -136 does not have multi channel RCA input, then you need to use the MX-136 HDMI input from the Oppo in order to get surround sound.The Oppo's 2 RCA outs are for the audiophile stereo only section of the Oppo and will not get you multi ... 
Newport Beach show any one going?
I will be there Friday and Saturday helping the Alma Audio team in their Avantgarde room. Check my system page as the AvantGarde Duo Mezzos will be playing with AudioPax 50 W monoblocks.This combo sounded stunning in my living room and if its that... 
Need recommendations.. Solo acoustic guitar CDs
Plus 1 for Doyle Dykes. HEAT is one of my favorites of his albums. 
Advice for streaming setup only
Eljack, while the service may be having start up issues, if you are using WiFi, some of the drop out problems might be related to the speed and signal strength of your wifi router.If you can, try hard wiring via Ethernet , to see if there is any r... 
Tuning Rel G1
set it by ear for your room vs levels recommended by other people. G1 is a huge sub designed for large spaces, so 6 or 7 in an apartment might be all you can turn it up to. 
Tuning Rel G1
set it by ear for your room vs levels recommended by other people. G1 is a huge sub designed for large spaces, so 6 or 7 in an apartment might be all you can turn it up to. 
Zesto vs K & K phono stages
surprised at Vortex comment. I own an original, not upgraded Zesto Andros and it is anything but noisy. I run it into 103db Avantgarde Duos, thru a GAT pre and Audiopax 30 monoblocks. This is an all tube system and I have to put my ear right next... 
Zesto vs K & K phono stages
surprised at Vortex comment. I own an original, not upgraded Zesto Andros and it is anything but noisy. I run it into 103db Avantgarde Duos, thru a GAT pre and Audiopax 30 monoblocks. This is an all tube system and I have to put my ear right next... 
Tivo, Slingbox, Apple? re Streaming HD in 2014
I was thinking the exact same thing this am as a single TV FIOS is much less monthly payment than trying to connect 5 TVs in my house.Additional question is can 1080 5.1 channel surround be streamed thru Slingbox to multiple AVRs? comment on HDMI... 
Conrad Johnson TEA 2--step up transformer
If it has a MM section, then try Bob's devices SUT. Depending on your cartridge impedance, you might want to try the SKY version. I use that with an Ortofon Anna into the MM section of a Zesto with very good results.