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    Octave HP 300 MK2 Preamp

    I have used their latest version. It was an amazing amp for no doubt!
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    DAC Options

    Aqua dac is also a good choice to look at
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    EMIA Elmaformer (volume control) review

    It maybe a bit difficult with an input impedence of 10k ohms. But the dac itself also plays an important role too. Does it has enough gain? The passive amp I have mentioned above isn't belonged to me. It was actually borrowed from my friend who owned the preamp as collection item! It was far too...
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    EMIA Elmaformer (volume control) review

    I could try answering your queries about the less drive or dynamic issues regarding using a passive preamp vs active preamp. Once I have been using a silver rock preamp with silver transformer from audio consulting for a few months and it made me hesitated why need an ordinary active preamp?! I...
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    "Remote" Music Server System power update with new Shunyata PS10 power distributor-WOW

    Thanks for your comments! I am actually wondering if an active power bar would make any sense if I am now using the stromtank battery supply but found it too difficult to plug my devices in at the back of it…..so a power bar would be appropriate together with the upgradation if possible.
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    "Remote" Music Server System power update with new Shunyata PS10 power distributor-WOW

    Hi Puma Cat, I am currently thinking to extend the outlets by adding a power strip and was studying in between the Shunyata ps10 vs the IFI power station. Do you think which could do a better job?
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    Audiophile Fuses

    You should try the Purple fuse which beats hand down on Orange by a far distance! This was the enormous improvement over the Orange!
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    My First Sound Presence Deluxe III-Si 4.0 preamp with Paramount Special Edition upgrade

    Last night I tried the Siemens E88CC which sounds so good too.
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    Audiophile Fuses

    Why you need you need to chase the game? I never bother after buying the SR black for some of my machine. As you know it improved over the stock one. Then it would be enough! When funds allow, you could bypass the blue, orange etc.. and jump directly to the purple!
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    My First Sound Presence Deluxe III-Si 4.0 preamp with Paramount Special Edition upgrade

    Yes, with an adapter of course, could try something different
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    My First Sound Presence Deluxe III-Si 4.0 preamp with Paramount Special Edition upgrade

    It is about the time for tube rolling, so have a view of the great works from Emmanuel! I 'll try Western Electric 396A to substitute the 6922.
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    My First Sound Presence Deluxe III-Si 4.0 preamp with Paramount Special Edition upgrade

    Good to know that i use a pair of IFI supernova powercord which fits so well in my two supplies! They are inexpensive cable but noticeably made much improvement too.
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    My First Sound Presence Deluxe III-Si 4.0 preamp with Paramount Special Edition upgrade

    I am also thinking whether to get a pair of Telefunken or Mullard E88CC ?!
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    My First Sound Presence Deluxe III-Si 4.0 preamp with Paramount Special Edition upgrade

    Dear all, I am happy to discover all inputs characteristics tonight. This was my first time switching the input from the "CD" to others! As said from Emmanuel, he has made different flavour for different inputs. Yes, I just tried the other input for different preference. Some best for vocals...
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    "Remote" Music Server System power update with new Shunyata PS10 power distributor-WOW

    Hi Cat, That's great! I am thinking to buy a PS8 before knowing the launch of the PS10. It seems that this is a replacement model over the PS8 which was there in the market for man years! Other than for the source or "network" stuffs, do you think it works well on power amp too?
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    My First Sound Presence Deluxe III-Si 4.0 preamp with Paramount Special Edition upgrade

    Very good??
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    My First Sound Presence Deluxe III-Si 4.0 preamp with Paramount Special Edition upgrade

    H Hi Puma Cat, what do you mean about the First Sound? Do you still love it?
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    My First Sound Presence Deluxe III-Si 4.0 preamp with Paramount Special Edition upgrade

    Hi Kingrex, I am using Isolation transformer & filters in my system and for the first sound, since it doesn't consume much power, I intend to have it powered by stromtank batteries supply which i won't need to consider any further regarding the power source. I did place them on my HRS M3X2...
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    My First Sound Presence Deluxe III-Si 4.0 preamp with Paramount Special Edition upgrade

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    My First Sound Presence Deluxe III-Si 4.0 preamp with Paramount Special Edition upgrade

    Thank you for your reply! Moreover, do you think if there would also has improvement if changing the footers of the two supplies as well in your opinion?
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    My First Sound Presence Deluxe III-Si 4.0 preamp with Paramount Special Edition upgrade

    Hi, Nice to meet you all! This is my first post here! I have just bought a First Sound Presence Deluxe 4.0 MkIII-SI-x w/ Paramount Upgrade lately and was really feel excited for its performance. It was now running in and i do think it may take some times for the fully burn in of the capacitors...

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