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Today, 10:33 AM

joeinid replied to a thread Hello in Introduce Yourself

Welcome to the forum.

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Today, 09:00 AM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Hello in Introduce Yourself

Welcome aboard, enjoy your stay!

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Today, 03:20 AM

Randy Myers replied to a thread New photos of Randy's system ... in AudioShark Members’ Systems

It has been a while so I thought an update might be in order. Besides the new analog setup, the Hattor passive, there has been an emphasis on headphone listening. Trying to be considerate of my beautiful bride while we are staying home most of the...

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Today, 03:02 AM

joeinid replied to a thread Avantgarde Uno XD Review (97/100) in Avantgarde

Welcome to the forum atvinyl, congratulations on your Avantgarde speakers!

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Today, 02:51 AM

Randy Myers started a thread BHA-1 in Bryston Audio

I just got my BHA-1 back from my buddy to use with my new Abyss cans. I cannot imagine anything better in a headphone amplifier!

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Today, 02:47 AM

Randy Myers replied to a thread Headphones, got any favorites? in Headphones & Earbuds

My buddy dropped the Bryston back off to me today. After several hours of listening to music, BSing, comparing vinyl and digital versions of various albums, and a few, ok more than a few glasses of cognac we decided to check out the Abyss cans with...

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Yesterday, 07:24 PM

Jack replied to a thread Lumin and mesh routers in Lumin

I've been doing it for over four years with multiple brands of streamer including Lumin with no issues or sound difference. Main issue will be whether or not your upstairs in room mesh unit gets a strong enough signal from the base unit. If so...

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Yesterday, 05:25 PM

Mike replied to a thread Esoteric XD Series in Esoteric

The K-03XD has been running all week. It was “yo-yo’ing” a bit a couple of days ago, but has really settled down now and it’s sound signature is shining through. I’ve experimented more with the filters as well. The DSD has a softer, mellower...

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Yesterday, 04:25 PM

Mike replied to a thread Cable opinions? in AudioQuest

Very good to read!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Yesterday, 03:12 PM

Randy Myers replied to a thread New preamp in-bound: First Sound in Pre-Amps

Hang in there Rex. Sorry to hear about that issue. It does not sound good at all. Hattor does offer a SS built in active gain stage or a Tube active gain stage as an option. Who knows, maybe some day they will go the same route. I kind of...

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Yesterday, 01:43 PM

Randy Myers replied to a thread new pre in Pre-Amps

Ahh... got ya :), we still want pictures :D.

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Yesterday, 01:42 PM

Randy Myers replied to a thread New preamp in-bound: First Sound in Pre-Amps

Ouch, that doesn't sound good.

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Yesterday, 12:52 PM

Randy Myers replied to a thread New preamp in-bound: First Sound in Pre-Amps

I know that... it was a tongue in cheek post :). That is what I meant, similar attenuator designs (Arek's is rather famous) but "besides the gain stages and buffers" was meaning exactly what you said :D.

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Yesterday, 10:44 AM

Mike replied to a thread Cable opinions? in AudioQuest

I would take anything Waldrip says with a grain of salt. As for HDMI, I don’t really care too much. Although, I did buy AQ diamond HDMI’s for my HT. I figured, I’ve spent this much, why stop now? What made a bigger difference for the video was...

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Yesterday, 10:23 AM

Randy Myers replied to a thread My Current System Pics... in AudioShark Members’ Systems

Yea, got to respect the threads. I love seeing other members systems. Charles system has evolved and it has been fun watching. Would love to see you guys systems also, but it would be much better form to create your own threads. Love the...

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Yesterday, 10:01 AM

Mike replied to a thread gillian welch + dave rawlings: all the good times in Music Forum

I like the way you think!

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Yesterday, 09:47 AM

Mike replied to a thread Cable opinions? in AudioQuest

Say what? I haven’t heard anything about this. Did it come from the guy over at audioholics? He has an ongoing beef with AudioQuest I just don’t understand.

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Yesterday, 09:42 AM

Mike replied to a thread gillian welch + dave rawlings: all the good times in Music Forum

Thanks for posting. Ordered the CD and LP.

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Yesterday, 02:24 AM

Randy Myers replied to a thread New preamp in-bound: First Sound in Pre-Amps

Man I got to unhook everything and pull it out of the rack :). Pretty much like this :). Maybe at some point I will add the tube active gain stage :).

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Yesterday, 02:13 AM

Puma Cat replied to a thread New preamp in-bound: First Sound in Pre-Amps

Go for it, Randy!

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Yesterday, 01:31 AM

Randy Myers replied to a thread New preamp in-bound: First Sound in Pre-Amps

Really nice looking piece. Maybe sometime I will pull the top off mine and send up a photo. Extreme opposite end of the design spectrum. Almost nothing in the box. :) Then again, besides the gain stages and buffers there are probably more...

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Yesterday, 01:16 AM

Puma Cat replied to a thread New preamp in-bound: First Sound in Pre-Amps

A pic inside one of the external power supplies for each channel...wowza.

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Yesterday, 01:16 AM

Randy Myers replied to a thread new pre in Pre-Amps

Ok, confused by your post. We kid around when people get a new piece, busting on them to post us a picture because we like to rejoice with them. So are you saying that you did not actually get a new pre-amp? We truly do not care if you do or do...

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Yesterday, 12:34 AM

Jack replied to a thread Cable opinions? in AudioQuest

I would think option two and it would be cheaper too.

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July 10, 2020, 11:56 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread New preamp in-bound: First Sound in Pre-Amps

Thanks for the tip, Jack.

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July 10, 2020, 11:54 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread New preamp in-bound: First Sound in Pre-Amps

It's the best-sounding preamp I've ever heard...

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July 10, 2020, 09:33 PM

Mike replied to a thread 703 pics in Fyne Audio

Glad to see these speakers getting some love. I was the FIRST U.S. dealer! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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July 10, 2020, 08:44 PM

Jack replied to a thread New preamp in-bound: First Sound in Pre-Amps

Stephan I would suggest that before you blindly pay Uncle Kevin over $700 for new tubes that you pick up the phone and talk to Andy Bowman at Vintage Tube Services. He will discuss the equipment mix in your system and find out what sort of sound...

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July 10, 2020, 07:19 PM

joeinid replied to a thread New preamp in-bound: First Sound in Pre-Amps

That First Sound preamp looks awesome! I bet it's wonderful.

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July 10, 2020, 07:14 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread New preamp in-bound: First Sound in Pre-Amps

Which NOS tube specifically do you recommend?

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July 10, 2020, 06:30 PM

Tremayne replied to a thread What are you listening to tonight ? in Music Forum

India Arie - Acoustic Soul

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July 10, 2020, 05:50 PM

Tremayne replied to a thread What are you listening to tonight ? in Music Forum

Alison Krauss - Now That I’ve Found You.

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July 10, 2020, 04:59 PM

Tremayne replied to a thread What are you listening to tonight ? in Music Forum

Leonard Cohen - You Want it Darker.

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July 10, 2020, 04:47 PM

joeinid replied to a thread MSB continues to go above and beyond in MSB

Wow!

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July 10, 2020, 04:30 PM

joeinid replied to a thread Benny Mardones - Story of Into The Night | Tribute | Professor of Rock in Music Forum

I always thought it meant something else. I'm not crying, you're crying.

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July 10, 2020, 04:10 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread New preamp in-bound: First Sound in Pre-Amps

Thought the gang would like to see some pics of the interior of the First Sound. Top view without the covers; there are only two tubes, a 6DJ8 and OA tube per channel. The preamp is a true dual-mono design; two mono preamps mounted in a single...

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July 10, 2020, 03:51 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread New preamp in-bound: First Sound in Pre-Amps

Thank you! I am already enjoying it very much. More pics coming up!

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July 10, 2020, 01:40 PM

Mike started a thread MSB continues to go above and beyond in MSB

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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