I am looking to buy 16 op-amps. Does anyone have a good source? Brad

Markl, It sounds like what you are hearing as distortion is probably just that; the saturation point of the tubes. This is the second harmonic distortion heard in most tube products which can create that warm sound but can also be a little harsh in the upper mids. I hear this often in very...

I have been piecing together my main rig now for a few months and today I am finally happy. I started with the HD600 / RKV combo that seems to have such a wonderful synergy and built around it. My HD600/Cardas sounded pretty good with the RKV MK2 from the very beginning so when I upgraded my CDP...

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My Kimber Kable mini>RCA is white and yellow surrounded by Techflex and is 18" long.

The Emmeline XP-7 stays on 27/7 The RKV MK2 gets turned off.

I would suggest you take a look at the B&W 805s. These have been a favorite of mine for a long time. I think the new 805 Nautilus is $1600.00/pair. Brad

With the NAD C 541i you will most likely want something to warm it up a little. The low end is rather lean on this player. I don't have enough knowledge of different interconnects to make an intellegent recommendation, but I know the Cardas (except Neutral Reference) are supposed to be on the...

In theory, black CD-Rs will reflect less erroneous light back into the laser, which should result in fewer errors and less error correction needed. For whatever it is worth, most recording studios in my area have switched to black CD-Rs. Brad

OK, you talked me into it. I've got a pair of VD Reference on the way. Which one of their new power cables would you get? I was considering the Power 3. Brad

I just got my used Meridian 588 in today and now I can start the hunt for ICs and power cables. I unpacked it and put it in line with my Audio Valve RKV MK2 using the Outlaw cables that I already own. Listening with HD600/Cardas the soundstage and transparentness is wonderful. However, I would...

I ended up ordering the power supply from Ray, but I am now wondering why. The Procell 9V cells I am using will not die. I am blown away by the low current consumption of this amp. Brad

Won't know about cables until I hear it. Will burn in with Outlaws and then I will make a decision from there. It will be feed a RKV, but I don't know if I will want it warmer or brighter. Brad

Well, I decided that I wasn't going to be truely happy with what $750.00 was going to buy. I have lots of audio gear that I seldom use, so I figured I could make better use of those resources. I was able to up my budget to a little over $2100.00 by auctioning off the fat. I now have enough for...

After lots of thought I have pulled the trigger on a Meridian 588. A little more than I wanted to spend, but hopefully it will get me through upgradeitus for a while. I did purchace within the US not wanting any additional blood pressure problems. I really want to thank you all for your...

As good as it sounds, I don't think I can do it. I had rather pay more to buy here in US.

Jadis JD1

So was I.

How do you know I want it? You don't even have yours yet. Brad

I have been tracking a couple of Meridians. I can get a hold of a Meridian 588 for $1500.00 shipped, but it is overseas which makes me a little nervous. The other possibility is the Meridian 507 at $1300.00 or 508.20 for around $1000.00. I think the best deal is the 588. They will only accept...

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Past to present: Koss / late 1970s (gone) AKG 414 (gone) AKG K 240M (have) AKG K 270 (gone) Fostex T20 (have) Beyer DT48 (gone) Sennheiser HD230 (have) Sony MDR-7506 (have six pair) Sennheiser HD450II (have) Sony D77 (gone) Beyer DT231 (have) Etymotic Research ER-4S (gone)...

It's comparing apples to oranges. These to headphones are so different from each other that the differences are very obvious. I own both CD3000 and HD600 with HD650s on the way, and I have been trying to sell the CD3000s since I got them. They are not for me. I guess I simply prefer the...

I will have between $1500.00-1800.00 by the end of next week to spend on a source and cables. Thus far, here is what I am considering: Shanling T-100 w/ W.E. tubes Meridian 508/588? Sony 555ES with SACDmods upgrade Cary 303/308 Arcam FMJ-23T I am leaning tword the Meridian option only...

Ecost told me that they order the HD650s as they recieve orders. I was told it would be a 2-3 week wait. Brad