OK, I know this is an "Apples vs Oranges" question, but I'm going to ask.  I recently upgraded my Phono setup from a budget table to something more midfi.  I like the sound, but being an want-to-be audiophile, I did an A-B comparison; analog vs digital.  They were close, closer then I would have...

Morning all, I recently purchased a new laptop that has USB 3.0, USB 2.0 & HDMI outputs.  I’ve begun ripping my CDs to 16/44000 FLAC and have been downloading higher quality 24 bit FLAC files as well.  I’m currently sending the output via USB 2.0 to a Cambridge Audio DACMagic, but I’m limited...

I just got a Darkvoice 336se, which is my first experience with a tube amp. I guess I have some questions concerning what the normal operating temp should be. It is pretty warm to the touch in the top plate, especially by the power tube. Not unbearible, but I can't keep my fingers on it for...