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Audio Club in the Reno/Sparks/Carson City/Lake Tahoe areas
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Audio Club in the Reno/Sparks/Carson City/Lake Tahoe areas
How’s it going hoghead1? I’m still interested..... 
Audio Club in the Reno/Sparks/Carson City/Lake Tahoe areas
Have you had any interest? SW Reno..... 
Monarchy Model 22B vs Cambridge DAC Magic
I think most tube dacs will benifit from NOS tubes. In my Monarchy NM24 it sounded like a different unit with NOS tubes and Mundorf coupling caps. 
Reel to Reel for play back
With RtR I always thought the best advice if your serious is to find a good tech that rebuilds pro decks. Ampex and studer. For about 2k you can get a machine that is perfect and will last a long time with some PM.On the other hand you can buy the... 
Tube amps that kick ass?
I'll agree with those who suggest VAC amps,but I favor the renaissance 140's. I have seen them sell for 5k to 6k but retubing these beauties can be expensive. Well worth the investment though. I use Sophia carbon plate 300's with the Brimar CV1988... 
300 B Shuguang Black Bottle tubes
My Sophia carbon plates sounded much better after 100 hours and finally come up after 200 hours. Less than 50 and your just scratching the surface. 
Any VAC CPA-1 preamp owners here?
Hi Rich,Give Kevin Hayes a call at Vac,I have found him to be very helpful.Roger 
300 B Shuguang Black Bottle tubes
I have been interested in these tubes. Please continue to post your observations. 
SOTA reel to reel players
Buc,Ah heck I've got 6 decks and not close to 20K,guess I'm lucky so far, lol.Not bad considering 30 to 100k turntables and no lights and meters to boot. 
SOTA reel to reel players
SOTA RTR's are for those that are willing spend money. I think it is worth it. It is not unlike pouring thousands into a SOTA turntable. I have at the moment 4 Crown RTR's,they are rare,not the best transport out there but the electronics can soun... 
ordering from Michael Percy Audio
Michael is slow but shure. Email him and request a paypal invoice. A wait of 5-7 days is not uncommon,but he will ship the day the invoice is paid usually. 
Mystical Performances
Daniel Barenboim's live in berlin concert Beethoven's Ninth with the West-Eastern Divan orchestra. One word stunning! 
Beethoven Ninth Symphony
If you want a ninth that is a spiritual experience,then Barenboim's live in Berlin recording with the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra is by far the best I have ever heard. Daniel has a masterpiece,pace,power,energy,and sound that is extraordinay,Brav... 
Enough detail or too much?
The two qualities that I listen for is timbrel accuracy and if I can hear "all the way back" into the hall or venue. The Orchestra when reproduced should also convey a sense of power and weight,both ends of the spectrum. If all this is conveyed to...