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Those are the meters to beat ALL meters for sure.

Mark the McIntosh do not apply to Meter Mania. They are too iconic for anyone to dislike.

We need a double blind test on DSP vs NoDSP........My ears are good to 8khz if needed. :geek::cool:

Check it out.......I think it uses a better tube compliment too. https://en.cayin.cn/features/8/57/73/492.html

Any experience with the Cayin CS-805a? It doesn't have the Bluetooth and METERS!!! Seems to be a more "audiophile" oriented amp? Thanks

Thanks. Long time tube equipment user but not willing to outlay a huge amount to "test" the qualities of tubes in amps I am unfamiliar...

Do you think D'Agostino was the instigator for all this meter mania? Those HUGE mono meters and steam punk vibes.

Hey Mike is the market at the point that manufacturers or importers actively looking for someone to shill to increase sales? I see this...

I like meters on SOME pieces of gear. These Constellation meters are terrible I agree.

What brought about all this new gear with meters on them? I personally am not a fan. Is this suppose to create a nostalgic response?

I am curious about the Cayin 805 tube amps. This tube is suppose to have more magic than a 300b. Any experience with the Cayin 805 amps...

Savior would be heat. Cost to play. Size and weight to move around. Consumables like tubes.

The Planar 2 was pre RB tonearm with a Grace 747. I traded up to a Planar 3 with the first RB tonearm. My only memories from the TTs in...

I wish I were more versed in classical music. I have many pieces that I love and are in my playlist but the knowledge most classical...

Just a tongue in cheek expression. :):cool::geek: They surely didn't save me, cost me lots of money chasing the dragon.