markmuse

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Small speaker advice
Plenty of good suggestions so far. These might be a bit of a squeeze in a small room due to the necessary offset from the front wall, but the LRS+ are incredible speakers when paired with great electronics like you have. They are not as imposing ... 
Review on Linear Tube Audio Aero DAC
@drvinyl01 Ha ha! +1  
Review on Linear Tube Audio Aero DAC
@teajay Thanks!  
Review on Linear Tube Audio Aero DAC
@teajay  I haven’t seen any mention of the Rockna Wavelight in this thread. Are you familiar enough with it to make a comparison with the Aero? It is another I am considering to replace my DSD Mk2.  
Borresen X3 vs Harbeth 40.2 -- my impressions
Years ago, like 40 of them, a friend referred to a pair of standpoint speakers that I had at the time as "screaming bricks". Eli (bless his ears) is gone now, as are those speakers. But that was exactly what came to mind when I heard the X3's at C... 
PSVANE Discussion & Impressions Thread
@ampus  What is your preamp? Mine is a Backert Labs Rhythm 1.3+ (has the brass plate). I will add that this is with only a few hours on them so far, but hope it doesn't change. @alightronics  Thanks!  
PSVANE Discussion & Impressions Thread
I have to say these Horizon 12au7’s are really nice! More full bodied than the Amperex BB’s I had in there. Given the rest of my system (now using LRS+) the increase in warmth and pace is welcome. Really nice. The previous tubes were kinda thread ... 
PSVANE Discussion & Impressions Thread
Do tubes ‘burn in’? Can’t say I’ve noticed a change in any tube over time, but what do I know.   
PSVANE Discussion & Impressions Thread
Got my 12au7’s today. Same bubble bag as above. But they were undamaged. Listening now. They sound great!  
PSVANE Discussion & Impressions Thread
@alightronics  Thanks for the reply. I ordered a pair of 12au7's instead. Looking forward to hear how they compare to the bugle boys I am listening to now.  
PSVANE Discussion & Impressions Thread
@alightronics  Any plans for producing 12sn7 GTA?    
The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"!
Well mine is for sale. It is a good amp, but for my ears the AGD Tempo and AtmaSphere D mono amps have a more transparent, dimensional, and liquid midrange with better control over the low frequencies and better rendering of textures. The S5.5 get... 
Magnepan LRS plus & Atma-Sphere digital amps
I recently received my LRS + and I am completely blown away. Driving them with my little AGD Tempo Mk3 (200w > 4ohm). An amazing combination. I'm selling my Coda, KEF Reference, and Fynes. Also using a KEF KC92 subwoofer and it integrated seam... 
The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"!
@hickamore  What is the wait these days?  
The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"!
@hickamore At least in WV when I got mine I had to purchase from an authorized audiologist. They were not available otherwise. And there is some very sophisticated software they use to set them up. The user software for your phone is pretty lame, ...