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    Best FLAC converter software

    Which software is considered to be the best to convert FLAC to WAV? Anyone here who went through testing a dozen and eventually found the "Holy Grail"?
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    Vishay Z-Foil vs Audio Note Non-Magnetic Resistors

    I'd like to upgrade stock resistors in my tube preamp (ARC RefAnn) and have narrowed down the choice to two manufacturers: Vishay (Z-Foil) and Audio Note (non-magnetic). Did anyone compare Z-Foil with the best from Audio Note in your modding projects? If so, what did each contribute to the...
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    Best XLR connectors money can buy?

    If I wanted to upgrade my interconnects with the best (and the most expensive!) XLR connectors this planet has to offer, where would I turn to? Anyone? P.S. For clarity: I don't care if they cost 1 million per pair... I'm looking for the best money can buy!
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    Modding my ARC Ref Anniversary

    Got my Ref Ann 10 years ago. It barely broke in when 3 Nichicon electrolytic caps leaked right onto the PCB. I was livid. What?! A preamp with $25K price tag barely survived 1 year of its operation? I scrutinized the parts the unit was assembled of and was horrified how much junk was in it...
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    ARC 50th Anniversary Reference Preamplifier

    Are we going to see this this year?
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    AQ Blizzard

    Anyone tried AQ's new offering yet?
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    Tourmaline in Audio

    Has anyone experimented with tourmaline in your systems? If so, what kind gave the best results and how/where exactly you've used it?
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    Littelfuse 285 Series fuses

    I want to try a bunch of these fuses: http://www.littelfuse.com/products/fuses/cartridge-fuses/5x20mm-fuses/285.aspx in my system. Problem is I can't find anyone who'd have these in stock and the lead time is minimum 8 weeks. It gets worse: the minimum qty you can buy is 100 fuses! I need ideas...
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    Littelfuse 285 Series fuses

    I want to try a bunch of these fuses: http://www.littelfuse.com/products/fuses/cartridge-fuses/5x20mm-fuses/285.aspx in my system. Problem is I can't find anyone who'd have these in stock and the lead time is minimum 8 weeks. It gets worse: the minimum qty you can buy is 100 fuses!:mad: I...
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    Alldaq adq-usb 3.0-iso-ps

    Has anyone tried this thing in a decent system? If so, what are the results? Here are the details: http://www.alldaq.com/fileadmin/user_upload/files/datasheets/alldaq/ADQ-USB_3_0-ISO_DB_EN_web.pdf
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    Question to owners of ARC Reference Anniversary and/or Reference 10 preamp

    ARC Ref Anniversary preamp and Reference 10 come with a pair of Sovtek 6550 tubes in the PS. Did anyone experiment with these tubes trying to use alternatives such as KT88, KT90, KT120 or even KT150? Ever since I bought my Ref Ann I never bothered trying anything different other than the Sovtek...
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    Bass traps. Advice wanted.

    Who makes the best bass traps money can buy? No compromises, please. I'm interested only in the best!
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    69-70 Hz problem: advice requested

    In my listening room I have a problem with bass at 69-70 Hz: bass is very boomy at this frequency. Is there a way to somehow mitigate this problem without affecting other frequencies which I'm quite happy with? Any advice and/or recommendations are much appreciated.
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    Furutech GTX-D NFC (R) vs Synergistic Research BLACK Duplex Receptacle

    Did anyone get a chance to compare performance of Furutech GTX-D NFC (R) vs Synergistic Research BLACK Duplex Receptacle? Any honest and objective feedback is much appreciated.

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