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Solid state amp vs tube amps
As a Valve Amplification user for more than 30 Years and one who could not entertain SS Amplification or Digital for close to 25 Years. I have been introduced in the recent past years to experiencing through Demo's in the home system and in other... 
MC-MM-MI CARTRIDGES . DO YOU KNOW WHICH HAS BETTER QUALITY PERFORMANCE? REALLY?
@dover As you are aware and others are within the Gon's Analog Section. I have left on the Sub's Bench, equipment that plenty would really like to own, even aspire to own, as a result of the 'Personal Experiences' had through 'Demonstration' of a... 
Power cable architecture from start
Using the Two Links below will introduce Power Cable and Termination for it that will surpass a usual Wall Connection, as the Wago has Pure Copper used as clamps.   My experience is that PCCCC Power has a substantial influence on SS and Digital. ... 
MC-MM-MI CARTRIDGES . DO YOU KNOW WHICH HAS BETTER QUALITY PERFORMANCE? REALLY?
In another Forum the renowned EE Producer was asked about his setting for the RIAA, as there is talk in Build Threads about the Original Design, having a Bespoke RIAA advised by the Creator of the Paradise. I fell confident in saying I have been ... 
Mains Power Cable DIY
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Mains Power Cable DIY
@vthokie83 Thank You for the request. Typically Swapping out Wall Socket Connectors and IEC's on a Cable is reasonably straight forward. A Multimeter will enable continuity testing of Wires once terminated. The last time I produced a Cable I di... 
MC-MM-MI CARTRIDGES . DO YOU KNOW WHICH HAS BETTER QUALITY PERFORMANCE? REALLY?
@lewm The Transconductance Phon' , I am referring to is the Paradise. I have heard this in various build guises, from an individual's DIY attempt. DIY Built with a renowned UK EE who builds these as the mentor and also the Bespoke Four Box Versi... 
Best DAC’S $5k to $15k
@yyzsantabarbara Stated: "I had a $14k DAC mentioned in this thread and it was replaced by a $2.6k DAC that I thought a tiny bit better and a lot cheaper. I used the difference to buy a killer speaker." Can you PM the DAC Types referred to, I wo... 
New expensive power cord for amp and no change in sound?
Without being A/B demo'd the Cables in use with the Power Amp, it will be impossible to tell what has occurred through Cable Exchanges.  A very good resolving system can when being subjected Cable Exchanges have very subtle changes discrrned betw... 
SUT help
@mmcgill829 The very best method to make a discovery about a impact a device can have is to experience it with an open mind. You are on the right track with Winding Ratio's selected. The want to experience will be furthered as an educational enc... 
SUT help
@atmasphere You Stated: "the most expensive gear might not be the best sounding." Might !!, Is very broad in its context used. I will say when I eventually / If I eventually get to experience the end sound produced by the most expensive equipme... 
Tokyo for SET Lovers
@oceanandmountains No I live in the UK, hence my comment on knowing of a imported Otomon Amp. I once sent a mail via Pinterest to a Resident from Japan about a Open Baffle Speaker they were using, and we had a very good dialogue. A similar exper... 
I made a rookie mistake, don't do this
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I made a rookie mistake, don't do this
I know what Cart' I would like to have mounted on my Tonearm.   https://www.facebook.com/VASnyinc/photos/d41d8cd9/807107604750642/    
I made a rookie mistake, don't do this
Cleaning LP’s and the Styli is a discipline that will help keep things in reasonable fettle. I have now evolved to the PAVCR Manual Cleaning Method for Vinyl with New Sleeves used Post Cleaning. I also have the Yukimu AS-B1 Brush for general pre...