Recent content by dan31

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    Neutral power amp recommendations?

    I would give some thought to how you listen. Do you enjoy the hidden details in recordings? Do you want a flow of music you can immerse yourself in and relax? I think most who try a neutral amplifier find it harder to engage especially if coming from tubes. Excellent SS amplifiers are...
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    Low Heat Phonostage

    I use an Ayre P5xe if needed. Aesthetix Io generates a fair bit of heat so it gets a break in summer.
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    Shakti's walk throughout the exciting Koetsu experience :-)

    Sad if it is the end of Koetsu. I have been enjoying a Black Goldline lately. I know it’s entry level but a great cartridge.
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    2023 BMW X1 SUV

    I love older cars. Still driving a CLK500. Runs like a top.
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    Nice review Spectral SV setup

    I find it hard to believe a spectral amp would oscillate if using a spectral preamp and competent cables. Their preamps monitor this and would shut down if it was upstream or in the preamp. A well shielded cable, especially balanced xlr should be totally safe to connect the preamp and amp.
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    Nagra HD phono prototype

    The modulometer is one of the many reasons I have held onto my Nagra PL-L. It is happy working in my 2 channel home theater.
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    AES/EBU cable between Ayre C-5xe and Kii 3 Speakers.

    Benchmark is proud to use the Canare cables. I have some of their xlr interconnects and it’s nice they will terminate any length.
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    AES/EBU cable between Ayre C-5xe and Kii 3 Speakers.

    I would try the benchmark audio digital xlr. Canare digital design. Moderately priced for a 6’ cable. https://benchmarkmedia.com/collections/cables/products/benchmark-digital-xlr-cable?variant=547880281
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    Ron’s New System

    Marty has some fine amplifiers you might really like in your system.
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    Ron’s New System

    But there are transistors in his preamp.
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    Ron’s New System

    Ron have you read Scott Frankland's comments about EL34 tube and designing an amplifier to take advantage of the EL34 properties? https://positive-feedback.com/Issue14/franklandinterview.htm Its a nice read and keeps me interested in EL34 based amplifiers and tube amplification in general...
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    Do Mobile Fidelity Vinyl Re-issues Have a Digital Step in the Process?

    I am eligible for several one steps. I decided to let it be. I have 2 unopened Abraxas, they might be worth more on eBay. Nightfly is a digital lp. I think have three more from the earlier one step releases.
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    How Many Switches . . .

    Headphones now so, 2 for CD/SACD. 4 for a record.
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    Ground Loops and Proper Grounding by FM Acoustics

    Spectral audio recommend the same. Ground at the preamp only, float the ground on the amps.
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    my morning with Starker.......

    I have not listen to the Starker Cello suites for years. Listening to the SACD while cleaning up email.
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