The problem here is alot of people have their own tubes already. It also seems like the price is high for the tubes being offered. Besides the 53ku and Ken Rad black glass none of these tubes are particularly valuable or desirable. Otherwise, nice amp.

I'm confused on the price. Isn't a brand new one with Lundhal transformer $2200? Are you saying your tubes are worth well over $650?

Balanced Inputs - nice. I actually just received a ZBIT but have not had the chance to test it out yet. I was thinking about getting balanced inputs installed on an amp, but after talking to Steve, it seems there was not a distinct advantage to the transforms being installed in the amp, vs...

Hi @chengdigger thanks for the comments. You are correct, though I'm never really sure what a poster like that actually intends when they talk about adding "extra sound" to their set up. Who knows what that means! So I tried to keep it general. Anyway, how do you like the Taboo IV? I have...

You will need the extra power of the Taboo if you plan on using planar headphones like the LCD2 or Ether Flow, for example. If you just want to power dynamic headphones like the HD800, then the CSP3 is fine. Also, if you plan to use this for high efficiency speakers, you will need an amp, not a...

Hi there, I currently listen to my HE-6 from the Taboo III and greatly enjoy this. However, I use a tube preamp before the Taboo, though this is not strictly necessary. The Taboo has a lower input sensitivity than other Decware amps, so likes to have a minimum of 2V coming into it, but certainly...

Does anyone here live near Charleston SC or Savanagh GA? I'm very active in attending meets in the Washington DC area and am moving to Charleston SC in May 2017.

I wanted to give a very special THANK YOU to @PJABBER for organizing this very fun and educational meet. It is somewhat bittersweet for me, as this is probably my last meet in the DMV unless we end up moving back in the future. I realize organizing a meet takes alot of work behind the scenes...

I saw someone pick it up. Probably @PJABBER has it, and he'll let you know tonight I'm sure. 

You don't need to spend alot of money to get great music from speakers!  Depending on your tastes, if they were primary acoustic music (i.e. live instruments) and you didn't care about listening to loudly (i.e. headache levels) I would just say look at Omega speakers and you could probably stop...

Hello Friends, Really looking forward to this meet. It may be my last in the DC area, so I hope to make it worthwhile and memorable! @kendavis and @PJABBER thanks for checking into things and making sure we are safe and secure. I know we all feel more comfortable having all our i's dotted and...

@thyname and others regarding internet: it is my understanding there is limited Wifi coming from a router located somewhere on the grounds. However, I am not sure how strong the signal will be. What I've done is gone ahead and purchased a Wireless bridge/repeater. Haven't messed with it yet, but...

@sheldawn @willsw Not sure if guys are still interested in this, but there is a Bryston BDP-1 for sale on Craigslist in Washington DC for about $550. I thought that was a very good deal. In fact, I was tempted myself to pick it up for a second system! 

Thanks! That would be great. I think we have corresponded in the past about your LCD2. I will be bringing my amp, hopefully, so that sounds like a great plan. I'll try and send you a PM as well with my contact info. 

I should be coming, have to double check calendar. Does anyone have an LCD 2 pre fazor they are interested in bringing? Thanks!

So, I'm assuming it's fairly common knowledge that the Taboo III is far, far superior out of the balanced output? All my listening from the single ended output could not hold a candle to the balanced out. Any balanced cable preferences? I was thinking of the Wywires Red.

I'm good for all Sundays in March, except for the 26th on which I will be away.

I could come to any of those weekends in March, but never a Saturday. Maybe a Sunday? Thanks for the consideration!

Thanks! Sounds cool, but to me vendors only is lame! I learned a ton at our first Urban Hifi meet. Mostly about my own equipment! I'm still reacting to all that, primarily selling some amps and buying some balanced cables. Also heard some magnificent headphones - still shopping for a LCD-2 pre...

Where/what/when is Cam Jam?

Hi @skhan007 and @kendavis - I wanted to let you know I recently purchased a flag ship headphone from Ken, and can vouch he was great to work with. He keeps his gear immaculate. Ken told me the headphone had 2 chips on it, but I couldn't even see them with an initial visual scan. I would highly...

Hi @darmanastartes! I do a lot of hifi stuff, but am just getting into vinyl - been digital my whole life. Do you think maybe I could PM you to ask a few questions and discuss vinyl setups? Thanks! PS - Do you have any recommendations for an entry level phono stage?

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Boo-hoo! Cry me a river Computer Audiophile boys!  Besides, my ears are better then any app!!   And a Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukah to all!! See y'all next year.    PS - Sitting at home listening to my current set up, I can't help lusting over those Evoke Eddie speakers ;-) They...

That's actually an interesting prospect that I never considered. However, I do not think the BDP is capable of taking streaming USB input from a computer source. I think of the USB connection as more a convenient method of connecting to a hard drive. The BDP-2 is expalined pretty well here...