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Anyone has listened to the DeHavilland GM70 SET?
My ears hear true "alive" performance in the GM70 monos. I believe it only gives the appearance of running hot,because it is in the huge GM70 tube,not the transformer. In fact here is quote from Kara the designer of this amp from deHavilland GM70:... 
Best Tube Amp under 10K?
I have owned the deHavilland GM70 50 watt S.E.T. monos for a couple of months now. I can't imagine ever needing to upgrade them. The music washes over me. Basses are tight and mids and highs are to die for. They are built 100% in the U.S.A. Tubes ... 
Ideas? PowCords for deHavilland GM70 SETamps
Howard,Thanks! It's funny you say that about direct to wall. Thant is what George said at deHavilland. He said they thought conditioners sometimes took away from music. Steve (smilin) also told me to consentrate on P.C. for APL 3910.Thanks for you... 
Would you buy speakers with out first listening ?
I bought my Green Mountain Continuum 3s without auditioning the. Like others, I did loads of research and spoke to Roy who designs and builds them. They far exceeded my expectations. Tom 
APL 3910 owners, has anyone tried APL upsampler?
Hi,I spoke to Alex today. He told me only a couple of people have even listened to it. I got the impression no one has yet to receive it. I will be sending mine in to have the upgrade. i can tell you if Alex says it is better yet for redbook, you ... 
Suggestions-New or Used $3-4k Tube amp w/ Usher
Rfoge18You sure will love the Apl 3910 I loveit.I found your reply interesting, considering I bought some older,in very good cond. VTL Deluxe Monos on Monday. I thought I'd experiment with used and go from there.Thanks, Tom 
Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better?
JayctoyYou are exactly right. I bought my APL 3910 as the result of this thread and the experience of those on it. It was a crapshoot except for the information received here. That was a lot. There will always be hype for any product, but much les... 
Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better?
DaltonlannyI was not comparing for the sake of comparing the modded dv-50. I was simply comparing the DV-50 stock as the intial thread asked for. I have no idea what the modded DV-50 sounds like.Tom 
Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better?
I have followed this thread for quite some time now. I was led here as a result of being a DV-50 owner. I wanted to research things on Agon about my CDP that other owners had experienced. As I continued to follow, I realized there might be somethi... 
What is " lowball"
MthiemeYou might find this thread helpful regarding your question.http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr_memb.pl?&&listthrd&zzCarmantom 
DK Design VS-1 versus 300b sound
Link to reviewers:http://dkdesigngroup.com/audiogon/or go to the main Audiogon page and hit the link at the bottom center of the page.Tom 
Anyone pay 1st price, Even if it's fair ? Poll
O.B.O.- Another point to considerO.B.O. Is another fine example of this discussion. I have on occasion considered saying in my listing for a popular item, something like this, "In this case I mean O.B.O. to mean the final price will be my asking p... 
DK Design users check out Writers Choice Awards
711smilinMy VS-1 Mark II is due to arrive either Fri. or Mon. Small world isn't it? I also ordered a set of Siemans NOS German NOS CCa tubes. These are suppose to be the ones to do it with. I'm told it will blow my Musical Fidelity Kilowatt 500 In... 
Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better?
I'm sure he will be amused to read some of the recent contributions. I have followed this thread for some time. I have concluded that Alex contributes information regarding his product only when asked. In addition he has always been helpful helpin... 
My Journey to Digital Nirvana Part 1
711smilin: I can't wait for Alex to get back He claims I'll have it in my hands by the 17th of January. I had an interested buyer of my Esoteric DV-50, so I took it. I've been going through music withdrawals since. I can't bear to hookup one of 2 ...