rstan

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Looking for Amp/preamp suggestions
You be really hard pressed to beat the Audio Refinement Complete Integrated that is currently listed for just a bit more than your $400. The Audio Refinement line was designed by YBA. Don't think you can get anything better for more that twice the... 
Integrated Amp for Tyler Acoustic Linbrook Monitor
I am driving my Tyler Taylo Reference Monitors with a YBA Passion Integre 100 and couldn't be happier. Your Linbrooks are a bit different than the Taylo but would most likely do great with the YBA line. A used YBA Passion Integre is still a bit ou... 
Higher End USB Cables
Hey Mb9061,I too am running the Havana dac and love it. I thought I'd mention that Ridge Street has a 40% discount promotion on their poiema usb cable, just in case you weren't aware of it. Check out their audiogon listing. Robert 
Higher End USB Cables
I just added the Ridge Street Poiema USB cable. The only cable I had not yet upgraded was the usb. So in an effort to get the most out of my system, I picked up the Ridge Street cable. I figured if the improvement wasn't worth the investment, I'd ... 
High End Isolation - HRS, SRA, Active platforms
I can only add a few comments and perspective from what I have recently experienced. My previous rack was one that I put together based on a design similar to the Mapleshade Samson rack. (I only mention Mapleshade's rack to give a visual of the ty... 
High End Audio in Portland Oregon
I would only add that there is also Dynamic Contrasts (Jstehno's business), who is also an a'gon member and a dealer. It could very well be worth the effort and time to head down to Salem and audition John's setup. (contact him first: jstehno@comc...