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lalitk

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Preamp... Solid State or Tube
Al, That's something to think about.  I will reach out to Dan for clarity.   
Preamp... Solid State or Tube
@lancelock - thank you for the info.  @almarg - I am seeing great recommendations all around.  Since I can't possibly try them all, I am thinking about visiting AXPONA 2015 next month and check out some of the aforementioned gear.  
Aurender now streaming Qobuz
Tidal is only offering 16bit Hi-Rez streaming, which is quite excellent.  But once you hear 24bit, you know exactly what you have been missing.  Much more greater resolution and depth.  
Audience aR6-TSS Power Conidtionor
The OX upgrade is highly recommended.  I spent another 1K on upgrading all the outlets from Cardas to Furutech GTX-D, rhodium plated receptacles.  I am not sure if you already upgraded to Au24SE power cord, which yields tremendous improvements ove... 
Preamp... Solid State or Tube
@adg101, I appreciate your insight on DiD's and thank you for your feedback. 
Preamp... Solid State or Tube
@lancelock,  the ZTPRE definitely peaked my interest.  Loved the high rev video :-)What is the retail? However I feel, three inputs leaves very little room for any future expansion with one input occupied as HT bypass. @bpoletti, good recommendati... 
Audience aR6-TSS Power Conidtionor
Unless your neighborhood experience frequent power outages, it's perfectly ok to leave the aR6 'ON' at all times. I own a pair of aR6-TSSOX and they always stay 'ON' in my system. As your dealer suggested, you should only turn them off when you ar... 
Preamp... Solid State or Tube
@ebm, I concur with your assessment of tube preamp/SS amps. However, I am skeptical about mating a tube output DAC and CD player with a tube preamp.  Pardon my limited experience with tube gear, I Don't wanna get stuck in the vicious circle of tub... 
Servers: Are we there yet?
@drdkey,  I have not heard about Melco. Before settling with any streamer, be sure to check out the user interface.  From my experience, Aurender has one of the best iOS app compare to any standalone streamer available today.  I am sure owners of ... 
Preamp... Solid State or Tube
@jmcgrogan2,  I never heard of VAC until now.  And I am quite intrigued by their Statement Line Preamplifier.  Too bad, I can't afford it :-) 
Preamp... Solid State or Tube
@adg101,  can you elaborate on your experience with DiD's?  I have been on fence to try isolation devices with my DAC or CD player.  All of my equipment are housed in a customized component rack that is preloaded with damping materials to create a... 
Bower and Wilkins and its relationship with Classe and Rotel
"Oh, I didn’t know BMW made speakers" @ct0517, I know at least dozen folks who had the same response. Heck, I have guys come to my home and tried to grab the tubular tweeter thinking it's a microphone for karaoke :-)I am hoping for mass awareness ... 
Bower and Wilkins and its relationship with Classe and Rotel
@macandtosh, I don't have any experience with Oppo mods. There are lots of thread and good reviews out there on Oppo mods from Modwright and Examplar. @bombaywalla, you are certainly entitled to your opinion. I have owned wide variety of Delta ser... 
Bryston vs Modwright?
russbutton, I kinda agree with you on transferable warranty perk but who wants to buy 18 year old crap in times where everyone wants a piece of new technology.  Gone are the days where you could get decent value for your used well kept gear.  Ever... 
Bower and Wilkins and its relationship with Classe and Rotel
1+ douglas_schroederAll high end components, speakers, cables requires careful pairing and fine tuning. That's how you achieve best possible 'synergy' between components. I achieved much better results by pairing my 800D2 with Modwright SS amps an...