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    What are folks using instead of Black Gate NXs?

    I used to use the 0.1uf/50V NX Hi-Q's to bypass power supply rail decoupling capacitors. In the audio power supply I'd like to replace some 10uf/16V, 220uf/16V, and 470uf/16V caps. In the DAC power supply: 47uf/16V and 220uf/16V. The output coupling caps are 220uf/16V Elna Silmic. I've...
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    What are folks using instead of Black Gate NXs?

    I recently acquired a Marantz 8260 that I'd like to modify. It's been a few years since I bought high-end caps and I've noticed now that Black Gate's don't seem to be available anymore. What are folks using now? I'm especially concerned about the small non-polar series like the NX series. Has...
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    Tangent Young-Jung power supply

    I'll get a couple whenever they become available.
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    B&W DM 600 S3, opinions?

    I'm not sure you want to play MP3s on B&Ws. They tend to have a very revealing top end. I've not heard the new 3 series, but I liked the old 601s a lot.
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    Comparison bewteen the MMF-5 & Rega P3?

    Quote: Originally Posted by britishbane Can anyone compare the two tables for me? As I understand it the MMF-5 is the king of this price category, but where does the P3 stand? If they were priced the same I would get a P3. The build quality on the P3 is much better than the...
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    nice price on akg-k1000

    Quote: Originally Posted by dallasstar Looks like you're supposed to call them for the price. That means these aren't free . (notice Grado RS1 is also "free"). I'll be cancelling this order. Yeah me too. Now I just feel dumb.
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    nice price on akg-k1000

    They do that to me I'll reverse charges. I printed out like 8 copies of the receipt just in case.
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    nice price on akg-k1000

    I just bought one. My total came to 11.20 (shipping) I expect to be receiving a call from them soon!
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    Stupid vinyl question...

    Its fine as long as your careful.
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    informations on Burr Brown OPA627ap VS OPA627bp VS 637

    Quote: Originally Posted by boodi so , as i probably understand , the ap will likely sound equal to the bp version in a let's call it "standard" cd player circuit ?am i right Yes. (Well that has been my experience.)
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    $1,000 Microphone

    Most studio mics cost over $1,000.
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