joecasey

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DAC connection: which type gives highest fidelity?
Ethernet!    Data send in packets, ability to resend data if if errors, data integrity from IP layer, simpler implementation with  synchronized data transmission ... 
recommended power tube amplifier for vivid kaya 45 speakers
@haimr,CAT is not bright to my ear but everyone has their preferences. I highly recommend demo CAT before final decision. GL!  
recommended power tube amplifier for vivid kaya 45 speakers
I would choose CAT for drive, transparency, musicality ...   Jadis warmer and bit too rolled off for my taste.   Not familiar with Octave. 
In doubt about vac phi 170 IQ mono blocks and zesto eros 300 mono blocks
@haimr, Where are you located?   
In doubt about vac phi 170 IQ mono blocks and zesto eros 300 mono blocks
Had VAC, ARC ... checkout CAT. JL5 can easily drive A3. If budget allows go for JL7. Nothing beats high triode power driving real life speakers to MY ears.https://www.catamps.com/Google "Magico and CAT" and checkout the videos and reviews. They te... 
Warning: China-Hifi-Audio.com
When a deal too good to be TRUE, don't JUMP AT IT but call EBM ASAP!   DUDE!!! 
What’s the best tube for a Sonic Frontiers SFL-1 preamp
SFL 1 lean side of neutral so my favorite was Amperex / Phillip Holland.    
LAMM M1.2 - Feedback - Advice - Please - anyone heard these?
Then why create a thread seeking advice on LAMM M1.2 and not just buy the Ypsilon?   
LAMM M1.2 - Feedback - Advice - Please - anyone heard these?
They don’t fit in my solid tech racks and are just huge - have tons of thin glass waiting to get stumbled into and throw tons of heat.Aren’t you describing LAMM M1.2?  BTW, CAT JL5 is stereo, auto bias and probably all you need.   IMO, what you wa... 
LAMM M1.2 - Feedback - Advice - Please - anyone heard these?
Checkout CAT JL7 or JL5.   They can easily drive your speakers with tube goodness triode power. 
LAMM M1.2 - Feedback - Advice - Please - anyone heard these?
If you want tube magic driving tough load, Checkout CAT.  https://www.catamps.com/  
Who else is using old cables/interconnects, and is happy?
Cables don't wear out so use them if compatible with new system.   In my case, new speakers more neutral than old.   Old cables too lean and had to replace them. 
What's your investment threshold?
So, if you simply sink money into your cables, you are giving those companies that are good at marketing exactly whet they want - YOUR CASH!This is the easy route and given a infinite amount of money and an infinite amount of time - even a chi... 
What's your investment threshold?
Cable is a component like Amp, Speaker ... No Limit!  Do you buy a Porsche and cheap out on tires? 
Anything SS sounds better than D'Agostino ?
Better, not sure. I will say hearing Luxman and D'Agostino side by side I was really happy to afford the Luxman. :) Keep telling yourself, all can afford so better.Luxman is fine.  Just can't drive tough loads so speaker dependent.