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    First Sound Preamplifier Impressions?

    I am considering the First Sound preamplifiers. There is very little press information about them in most part because it's a small artisan builder but I have a couple of audiophiles in my local area who have heard them and think highly of First Sound. Hoping to get additional data points, are...
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    Calling all ex - Shindo preamp owners

    Hello, I am currently using and enjoying my Shindo Masseto preamp, but there is always an eye to see what else is out there. Terribly promiscuous, I know. To be clear, I am not trying in any way to disparage Shindo preamps (they are great), but was curious whether there are any ex-Shindo preamp...
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    Help With SOTM SMS-200 Ultra Neo Setup

    I just bought a SOTM SMS-200 Ultra Neo streamer, and am trying to set it up to stream from Qobuz and Tidal. I went to into http://eunhasu.local and configured DNLA with my tidal and qobuz login credentials. Ran DNLA. But for some reason when I am in the Tidal or Qobuz apps (on Mac), it doesn't...
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    Innuos Zenith Mk3 or something else?

    Hello There, Hoping to tap into the collective insight of this group. I am planning to buy a music server+streamer combo and am thinking of the Innuous Zenith Mk3. And have some questions before i pull the trigger: 1. Any rumors/insights of a new version of the Zenith Mk3 launching soon? (hate...
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    CD Transport vs Music Server

    Hello Everyone, I am in the process of upgrading my digital front end. I am trying to decide whether to invest my $'s in a nice CD transport (e.g Jay's Audio, CEC TL2N) or a music server (e.g. Innuos Zenith Mk3, Mojo Audio Deja Vu etc). In an ideal world, one might invest in both, but for now...
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    Passlab vs LTA ZOTL MZ3 Preamp for First Watt SIT-3

    Hello, I have Nelson Pass's First Watt SIT-3 power amplifier. I am using a ~15 year old VAC (Valve Amplification Company) Standard Preamplifier using NOS Telefunken 12AU7 and 12AX7 tubes for the 2 stages. I am looking to upgrade the preamp and am considering the Passlab XP-12 or the Linear...

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