I want the most neutral sounding, best performing stepped attenuator I can find. I have narrowed it down to either a DACT CT2 or the GoldPoint MINI-V (and perhaps even the nicer TDK's). Any opinions or preferences? Are there any other candidates you feel should be considered...

How far can I run a USB cable before it degrades or alters fidelity/data? Context: New set-up. I am dedicating a computer for use as a media server in my basement, yet I want the USB DAC to be located above it on the next floor. Distance is about twenty feet (max). I can fish a long USB...

We just renovated our upstairs attic into the master suite, and wifey gave me the green light to set up a little system with an integrated pre/amp head amp to power a monitor/sub. The Cary SLI 80 looks like a great choice (as does the Mesa Tigris). The Cary has a "subwoofer output" jack, vs...

This is not an attempt to troll, these were the words of a close friend. He has been in the recording industry for many years and he definately has golden ears. I trust his opinion on many things audio and he has helped me progress to where I am today. These were his exact comments after...

If you could build (or have built for you) ANY tube head amp based on a schematic that is public domain-what would it be? Why??

I want to build a nice CMoy for my daughter's room. It will not be portable, so size is of no concern. I have a lot of large value, unused Solens poly caps laying around* and was wondering if anyone has ever attempted an all poly power supply (for the CMoy)? I know, it will be big and maybe...

These kits have always held my attention (in every incarnation), but I have yet to hear one. Furthermore, I have yet to read a formal review of one. I would seriously like to buy a kit because I need a new pre and a HA. I'd like to know if anyone here owns one, uses it as a HA, and what they...