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how long to break in a power conditioner?
Update:I can say for sure now that this is a break in issue. I realized that the dac draws about 20 watts and got thinking that I might change things a bit by putting a high current draw on the thing for a few hours to see what that would do, and ... 
Thinking of trying tubes...
Hello again.I guess I might mention that I've used a BAT VK 5i with the system for the past 4 years. Bought it here on the Gon in 2004 and haven't regretted it. I also know that preamps don't give you the same effect as a power amp. Just isn't the... 
Thinking of trying tubes...
First off, thanks to everyone who has responded, both here and through email!The biggest question I've been asked is "what do you listen to?" The short answer is everything! I've got lots of Zepplin, but I also have a ton of things by Bach. I've g... 
Tubes for the BAT VK5i
One more question I didn't get in the first message for some reason is who is a good supplier of older (or new, for that matter) tubes? Any suggestions?Roland 
Suggested speakers to take the place of Dunlavy
Hi,I'll point out that all the speakers you all have mentioned use 1st order designs. What I'm hearing from all this is is that it's generally thoujght that the 1st order crossover is most responsible for the sound of the speakers.I must say that ... 
HELP blown speakers
I'm going to correct a few of you on your statements on sound cards. While you are all correct that the average sound card will produce some harsh and undesireable digital artifacts, the cards that are used in recording applications, such as the h...