mthomas

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New Look for Audiogon hard to work with
I've been and Audiogon user since 2000. You wouldn't know that since their first major update back in 2010 just trashed 10 years worth of data. No big deal really but it was always fun to look at the nice equipment I should have kept.Then came the... 
Any high quality music servers out there?
I had an interesting conversation with Mark Levinson today. We chatted about his Burwen Bobcat USB DAC and why it's a Windows only device - pretty obvious. Now, I'm a converted Windows to OSX fan but I'll point out the downside to iTunes.Apple is ... 
Any high quality music servers out there?
Hoseface - why go though the hassle? I did. Last year, I built a music server based on Windows using FLAC, Exact Audio Copy and WinAMP. I had SATA drives, Silverstone case and fan-less PS, controllable CPU fans, etc.Read though your post and think... 
Preamp recommendations for Pass Labs Aleph 30 amp
I had the VK-3ix which is the newest model for the low end - is a great preamp - didn't even have the remote. You see them pop-up here all the time. Expect to pay about $1500 for a good condition, 1 year old unit... 
Preamp recommendations for Pass Labs Aleph 30 amp
I had a BAT with mine - even Steve from BAT thinks that BAT and Pass run well together. The Pass is a 2-stage device while the BAT preamps are 1-stage. That combined with a balanced connection really worked sounded "oraganic". 
Anyone heard new Moon I-7 Integrated Amp?
Probably has the Simaudio "house" sound which is great if you like it. I owned the I-5 LE for about 6 months until I couldn't stand the weak, ill-defined bass anymore. Treble is great but that's their strength so you get this great soundstage unti...