vanson1

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I miss my Loudness Button and Tone Controls....
I use BW speakers and they sound wonderful at any volume.   
An electrical engineer on how power cables can impact sound quality
My power supply in my amplifier has over 120,000uf of capacitance.  That should filter out any noise.   
An electrical engineer on how power cables can impact sound quality
I recently purchased a used amplifier and the previous owner included a high end power cord as well as the original cord.    I must say that the high end cord certainly looks nice.   
An electrical engineer on how power cables can impact sound quality
If power cables do make a difference then why don't expensive amplifiers come with the best power cords already included in the box?  The manufacturer would have tested the best one for their product and added already.   
Any tubes currently manufactured in the US, Japan or Germany?
Atma-Sphere   
Any tubes currently manufactured in the US, Japan or Germany?
Attached Sphere makes tube equipment and USA made   
Wanting to upgrade my streaming sound quality.
It's 90% DAC,  10% streamer. With streamers It's 90% good reliable software that is easy-to-use and does not crash or hang up.       
No more "High End" for me...Back to Reality Audio
I spent way too much time and money during the shutdowns having lots of fun buying and selling and researching.    I now have a very satisfying sounding system.    Property much better than I would have imagined.    Now it's back to travelin... 
Do you trust your system?
The quality of the recording makes a huge difference.  I recently attended a performance at Stanford University special jazz room and really enjoyed the quality of the sound.  Returning home I played the same songs and it sounded pretty much the... 
Bluesound Node 2021 DAC - I sold my Denafrips Ares II
I have the older Node 2i and an external DAC did make a  difference which I preferred.  I did choose a  DAC with MQA as the node2i will not do a complete unfold prior to sending the information out to the DAC.    Happy combination.   
Power Cable Suggestions Needed
I'm sure better cables help but really?   
Strange ticking noise when amps were powered on from cold
Since it stops both speakers at the same time and you have mono amplifiers,  maybe it's coming from up to chain?   Your preamp?    Try turning on the amplifiers with the input disconnected and see what happens.   
Burn in period
Why would wire be directional when AC moves back and forth?     
Proton D1200 Recap Issue
Always replace what on your unit with same.  The service manuals are not updated as production moves forward.   
Pass, Mac, or Anthem
Mac makes great products with long life and great resale.  PS AUDIO and Parasound also make nice sounding amplifiers.