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Phono preamp hum
Did you try changing the tube?  
The Great DAC Mystery
@shadorne, your item 3 has always struck me as a highly significant issue. When the Redbook standard was announced back in the late '70s, I heard about it from a physics teacher friend, and my reaction was that a 44.1 kHz sampling frequency was to... 
Leave it Open or Close it Off: A Listening/ Living Room Dilemma
I had a DM question regarding the Spectrum RTA app I use on my iPhone, as there are many apps that use the word Spectrum in their names. The app is called Audio Spectrum Analyzer Pro. Here's the web page for it. Looks like it's also available for ... 
It’s true what they say/and a question
The Great Jazz Trio’s Direct from LA is not just the best sounding album I own, it’s the best sounding album I’ve ever heard. All three instruments are in the room on a good system. I saw Tony Williams several times in clubs in the years shortly b... 
Leave it Open or Close it Off: A Listening/ Living Room Dilemma
I realized I should have shared the track I’ve used, but I can’t find it. However, I did find this. Looks really useful.  For analogue I use the old Shure Audio Obstacle Course test record.   
Leave it Open or Close it Off: A Listening/ Living Room Dilemma
@veerossi, not to hijack the thread, but which app do you prefer? Also, what are you doing for a white/pink noise track?  
Leave it Open or Close it Off: A Listening/ Living Room Dilemma
Oh, and no affiliation, just a satisfied customer.   
Leave it Open or Close it Off: A Listening/ Living Room Dilemma
I think you’re making the right choice to install the doors. One thing I’ll add is that I find a real time analyzer app like Spectrum really useful for system setup—both for ensuring equal loudness from both sides and optimizing speaker placement.... 
Experienced Maggie Lovers Please Advise
I've owned MG-Is and the original 2.7is; I had the 2.7is for five years before moving to a home that couldn't accommodate them and taking a different approach. The 2.7i in particular was an incredible speaker, very lifelike. I eventually settled o... 
Looking for phono preamp advice in the $1000 - $1600 range
+1 for the Manley Chinook, which can be found within your budget if you're patient. I've recently acquired a used recent example, not an Upscale version, and it's fantastic--quiet as could be, a soundstage that's wide, deep, high and precise with ... 
Looking for phono preamp advice in the $1000 - $1600 range
+1 for the Manley Chinook, which can be found within your budget if you're patient. I've recently acquired a used recent example, not an Upscale version, and it's fantastic--quiet as could be, a soundstage that's wide, deep, high and precise with ...