Hi all: Tonight I did a little experiment, and compared a CD to Tidal app to Tidal via Roon. I used an old favorite jazz CD for the comparison. My CD player also doubles as a DAC, so I used the USB Output from my Samsung laptop into the cd player for Tidal and Roon. So, in essence, the...

Greeting all: Curious how many of you are using Tidal via its native interface vs Roon or some 3rd party integrator. My interest is solely sound quality: I'm using my laptop, which is feeding Tidal to my CD player (which can also be used as a separate DAC), over to my amp and speakers.

I assume that my MQA ask was fair...... I was going to ask for solar power as well, but I was afraid that some of you might find it unfair and over the top. But, since the VU meters that you suggest are on the cycle plan, then yes, solar panels please. and a Tesla wireless adapter.

all greatness here! One question: Is it fair to assume that Modi 3 will support MQA?

Wow.....    Haven't logged on in a few years. Unreal to see what has happened here. i now know what NOT to do if my PPX takes a dump. Also realize that it has very little resale value.   But worse, very sorry to see how many of you lost money. That truly sucks.  

Technicians be ready.

Todd, I did an inventory and sent you the list. Let me know what you think about this stuff. None of it has been played since 1990.

Quote: Originally Posted by philodox I've never tried the GE's, but based on what I've read they are sort of a mid ground between the RCAs and Sylvanias, which could be a good thing depending on what you are shooting for. Thx! Do you mean though that the GE "middle ground" is...

Hi folks. I am looking for tips for selling an LP collection that I just haven't uncorked in about 20 years. All sorts of interesting stuff in there. Examples: Audiophile pressings from Mobile Fidelity (In think an UHQR of Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon); import pressings (The Wall...

I've come across a stash of GE-built 6GU7 tubes (branded as Amperex). Any words to the wise on this one? Thx!

Quote: Originally Posted by grawk No good reason to, really. Just to jump in, I think it's a nice amp choice if you have the skills and desire to perform mods and make repairs.

Quote: Originally Posted by sacd lover Matching is the issue here .... the Sylvania 6GU7 is synergistic with two RCA 6CG7 or 6GU7 outputs. If I use Sylvania 6GU7 outputs I like the RCA 6CG7 or 6GU7 for gain. He already had RCA's so I suggested the Sylvania. Quick question: What...

Really? Damn! I better get out there!

Quote: Originally Posted by 003 $80, $90, now free..... ????

Yep, today a friend gave me back my Grado HP-2 phones. I traded it to him over 10 years ago for a PS Audio pre-amp. In fact, I didn't even remember selling the Grados to him until last summer, when I mentioned that I was looking for a pair. He decided to give them to me because he rarely used...

Quote: Originally Posted by HiWire .... I want an RX-7 FD3S, someday. Unfortunately, the tuners have inflated the prices of these cars, and they are only reaching more reasonable prices now that the tuner fad is passing. The 2nd and 3rd generations are excellent sports cars and more...

Thanks! You've got my setup (current PPX and HeadFi-1, and proposed HP-2) right to a T. The HP-2 is being given to me. Actually, they used to belong to me over a decade ago; sold them to a friend for a song. He's kinda giving them back. My PPX uses the stock 6SN7 tubes. However, that may...

I am wondering if anyone here has compared the Grado HF-1 to the HP-2. I currently have the HF-1 with my SinglePower PPX, but have not heard the HP-2 in years (and, when I did, it was on the Melos SHA-1). I have a chance to get the HP-2 setup and wondering if the performance benefit is...

wow that original PPX3 looks sweet! It's the antithesis of the current production Darth Vader PPX3....

I hope to attend!

Update: I have replaced the ElectroHArmonix with some RCA Brazil tubes. The sound is immediately less grainy and more open. Stay tuned!

I was hoping that the last month or so of this thread would have been destoyed in the outage, but no such luck. Let's set some ground rules from this point on. Can we leave this thread for discussing stock amps -- products available to us consumers with using the services of some "genius" to...

Wow, thanks for the great response (as usual) SACD lover! Much appreciated... I will try out those Brazil tubes and check them out. I found the Electro-Harmonix to add a texture and some congestion at higher levels to the sound. It seems to be mellowing with burn-in, but not gone. And thanks for...

I'm a happy owner of a SinglePower PPX3. Great amp with my Grado HF-1 cans. I think it's a big cut above in sound, part quality, build quality, circuit design, and reliability over the budget tube amps that are usually sourced from China. Over the past few months, I found myself listening...

Quote: Originally Posted by sacd lover .......So, I say we get back to the original topic and stop all the hating. Agreed. I think all that can be said has now been said. 'Nuff said.