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  • jbreezy5
    jbreezy5 Posts: 1,141
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    VR3 wrote: »
    Man it may be time to clean the closet if you have that much in hand lol

    You’re the one whom told me to buy all this Schiit! 😂
    CD Players: Sony CDP-211; Sony DVP-S9000ES; Sony UDP-X800M2 (x2); Cambridge Audio CXC

    DACs: Jolida Glass FX Tube DAC III (x2); Denafrips Ares II (x2)

    Streamers: ROKU (x3); Bluesound Node 2i and Node N130 w/LHY LPS // Receivers: Yamaha RX-V775BT; Yamaha RX-V777

    Preamps: B&K Ref 50; B&K Ref 5 S2; Classe CP-800 MkII; Audio Research SP16L (soon)

    Amps: Niles SI-275; B&K ST125.7; B&K ST125.2; Classe CA-2300; Butler Audio TDB-5150

    Speakers: Boston Acoustics CR55; Focal Chorus 705v; Wharfedale Diamond 10.2; Monitor Audio Silver-1; Def Tech Mythos One (x4)/Mythos Three Center (x2)/Mythos Two pr.; Martin Logan Electromotion ESL; Legacy Audio Victoria/Silverscreen Center; Gallo Acoustics Reference 3.1; SVS SB-1000 Pro; REL HT-1003; B&W ASW610; HifiMan HE400i

    Turntable: Dual 721 Direct-Drive w/Audio Technica AT-VM95e cart

    Cables: Tripp-lite 14ga. PCs, Blue Jeans Cable ICs, Philips PXT1000 ICs; Kimber Kable DV30 coaxial ICs; Canare L-4E6S XLR ICs; Kimber Kable 8PR & 8TC speaker cables.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,364
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    LOL....'bout spit my drink out when I read that!!!

    Awe, chit son!

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,752
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    Well, if this is true, then you need to throw out the cabinet and upgrade to a storage unit!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • jbreezy5
    jbreezy5 Posts: 1,141
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    ^^^^^ ^^^^^ ^^^^^
    Nuff said, lol
    CD Players: Sony CDP-211; Sony DVP-S9000ES; Sony UDP-X800M2 (x2); Cambridge Audio CXC

    DACs: Jolida Glass FX Tube DAC III (x2); Denafrips Ares II (x2)

    Streamers: ROKU (x3); Bluesound Node 2i and Node N130 w/LHY LPS // Receivers: Yamaha RX-V775BT; Yamaha RX-V777

    Preamps: B&K Ref 50; B&K Ref 5 S2; Classe CP-800 MkII; Audio Research SP16L (soon)

    Amps: Niles SI-275; B&K ST125.7; B&K ST125.2; Classe CA-2300; Butler Audio TDB-5150

    Speakers: Boston Acoustics CR55; Focal Chorus 705v; Wharfedale Diamond 10.2; Monitor Audio Silver-1; Def Tech Mythos One (x4)/Mythos Three Center (x2)/Mythos Two pr.; Martin Logan Electromotion ESL; Legacy Audio Victoria/Silverscreen Center; Gallo Acoustics Reference 3.1; SVS SB-1000 Pro; REL HT-1003; B&W ASW610; HifiMan HE400i

    Turntable: Dual 721 Direct-Drive w/Audio Technica AT-VM95e cart

    Cables: Tripp-lite 14ga. PCs, Blue Jeans Cable ICs, Philips PXT1000 ICs; Kimber Kable DV30 coaxial ICs; Canare L-4E6S XLR ICs; Kimber Kable 8PR & 8TC speaker cables.
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  • michaeljhsda2
    michaeljhsda2 Posts: 2,219
    edited February 2023
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    Installed this GFCI with manual reset in case there's a loss and sudden return of electricity to my tube amp.

    https://www.amazon.com/TRC-14650006-6-Shockshield-Protection-Unmonitored/dp/B000XVG72G

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    SDA SRS 2.3TL's
    Silk Audio MS-90-BT integrated tube amp
    Yaqin MS-20L integrated tube amp
    SDA 2B TL's
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  • jdjohn
    jdjohn Posts: 3,445
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    jdjohn wrote: »
    A while ago, I bought a Denon DP-3000 turntable that ended-up having erratic speed fluctuations. Finally got around to doing a PCB refresh with 13 new transistors, and 9 new electrolytic caps.
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    Testing afterwards has been very successful! :)
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    I posted about this setup before, with the goal of having a Micro Seiki MA-505L (12") arm mounted on the large Denon DK-110 plinth B)
    Even after replacing 22 PCB components, I still had speed fluctuation issues with this unit. Generally, I had been following guidance from this website: https://www.leson.org/the-denon-dp-3000-project-unidentified-fulfilling-object/

    During my remove-and-replace exercise of electrolytic caps, and the main board transistors, with recommendations obtained from the leson.org website (previously referenced), there were three transistors curiously omitted - the (3) 2SC1222 transistors. So, I left the old ones in place, thinking they must not play a significant role in speed regulation.

    Then, after replacing the 22 board components (call it 23 since I also replaced the TA7061AP IC chip), and still not having success in regulating the speed, and with nothing to lose, I ordered three of the 2SC1222 transistors @ $2USD/each, plus shipping. While removing the remaining three transistors, one of the circular soldering pads partially lifted off the PCB, and about 1/3 of the 'circle' broke-off. Fun! Luckily, I have a few PCB repair supplies from circuitmedic.com, and a tiny piece of bonding film got things sorted. I highly recommend their products.

    Anyway, after replacing those (3) 2SC1222 transistors, the speed has now been stable! :) I guess it figures that after replacing 23 other components before this, it was these last 3 that actually fixed the problem (hopefully!).

    Who knows which particular component, or combination thereof, actually fixed the issue, but obviously I'm glad it is now working properly, and holding steady speed. I did a lot of research on the web trying to figure this out, but it seems there is no clear-cut, consistent solution for speed issues with this generation of Denon DD turntables. What solves the issue with one unit will not necessarily solve it for another unit, so it becomes somewhat of a shotgun approach.
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    Funny story: in my frustration and haste, before resolution, I placed a bid on eBay for a DP-2000 (with quartz-controlled speed), and wouldn't ya know it...I won. I've been practicing this as my speech to my wife. What do you think?
    "This may not matter to you, but it does to me for various reasons, many of them illogical or irrational, but the vinyl hobby is not really logical or rational..." - member on Vinyl Engine
    "Sometimes I do what I want to do. The rest of the time, I do what I have to." - Cicero, in Gladiator
    Regarding collectibles: "It's not who gets it. It's who gets stuck with it." - Jimmy Fallon
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  • jbreezy5
    jbreezy5 Posts: 1,141
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    Love those Denon ‘tables.
    CD Players: Sony CDP-211; Sony DVP-S9000ES; Sony UDP-X800M2 (x2); Cambridge Audio CXC

    DACs: Jolida Glass FX Tube DAC III (x2); Denafrips Ares II (x2)

    Streamers: ROKU (x3); Bluesound Node 2i and Node N130 w/LHY LPS // Receivers: Yamaha RX-V775BT; Yamaha RX-V777

    Preamps: B&K Ref 50; B&K Ref 5 S2; Classe CP-800 MkII; Audio Research SP16L (soon)

    Amps: Niles SI-275; B&K ST125.7; B&K ST125.2; Classe CA-2300; Butler Audio TDB-5150

    Speakers: Boston Acoustics CR55; Focal Chorus 705v; Wharfedale Diamond 10.2; Monitor Audio Silver-1; Def Tech Mythos One (x4)/Mythos Three Center (x2)/Mythos Two pr.; Martin Logan Electromotion ESL; Legacy Audio Victoria/Silverscreen Center; Gallo Acoustics Reference 3.1; SVS SB-1000 Pro; REL HT-1003; B&W ASW610; HifiMan HE400i

    Turntable: Dual 721 Direct-Drive w/Audio Technica AT-VM95e cart

    Cables: Tripp-lite 14ga. PCs, Blue Jeans Cable ICs, Philips PXT1000 ICs; Kimber Kable DV30 coaxial ICs; Canare L-4E6S XLR ICs; Kimber Kable 8PR & 8TC speaker cables.
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  • jdjohn
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    Thanks, and good-eye on the plinth. It's a Denon DK-110 plinth, which was their 'big-body' plinth - able to accommodate longer tonearms. In that generation of Denon decks, there was the option to mix-and-match direct-drive motor units with their plinths/bases.

    In this setup, I installed a Micro Seiki MA-505L arm, which is basically a 12" arm.
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    "This may not matter to you, but it does to me for various reasons, many of them illogical or irrational, but the vinyl hobby is not really logical or rational..." - member on Vinyl Engine
    "Sometimes I do what I want to do. The rest of the time, I do what I have to." - Cicero, in Gladiator
    Regarding collectibles: "It's not who gets it. It's who gets stuck with it." - Jimmy Fallon
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,334
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    Picked up this MOFI pressing of “Brother in Arms”. Enjoying it on this Friday morning as my leave dwindles down

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    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • stangman67
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    Norfolk, headed to United States Fleet Forces Command. Just transitioned off my department head rides (Surface Warfare Officer)
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • treitz3
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    Thank you for your service.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 10,174
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    Just listened to the 45 RPM mofi pressing of BIA. All of Knopfler’s recordings are so well done.
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,334
    edited February 2023
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    Yes they are. Really peak analog recordings. My (new) MOFI pressing has more surface noise than I would expect but once the music starts, it is bliss

    The MOFI one-step drama was annoying for sure but I appreciate the effort they put into place to create quality pressings. I am patiently awaiting the one steps for Hotel California and James Taylor’s greatest hits to be released. I’ve had them on pre order for about a year now
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,334
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    treitz3 wrote: »
    Thank you for your service.

    Tom


    Appreciate the recognition Tom, not necessary at all but appreciate it regardless!
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • Reagan
    Reagan Posts: 116
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    I wish they would just do the MOFI in 33-1/3.
    Speakers: Polk 1.2TL w/VR3 mods and Dreadnaught interconnects
    Amplification: ARC Reference 110 w/KT150s; Cary Audio SLP-05 w/Ultimate Upgrade
    Vinyl: VPI HW19 MK III (Heavily Modded); Origin Live Silver Tonearm; Hana ML Cart; Pete Riggle VTAF; VPI TNT Platter; SAMA; Iphono3
    Digital: Aurender N100H; Benchmark DAC1
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
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    zarrdoss wrote: »
    I tried out a set of Martin Logan's and am asking myself
    erniejade wrote: »
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    zarrdoss wrote: »
    I tried out a set of Martin Logan's and am asking myself why I did not try them sooner?
    Just skip over them and go straight to Magnepan.

    I could be off but, with the Logan, you don't have to worry about integrating a subwoofer since the Logans have a woofer built in.
    I know both can be a bit difficult on setup and very sensitive to room acoustics and placement.

    I have heard both Logans and Maggie's sound amazing and horrible, depending on the room and placement.

    They both sound better with a sub IMO. Not really bad for set up either. I tried some Magnepans again MG .7. They are in way better condition than the other ones I tried and sound much better. I have the Martin Logans on HT duty paired with a Stage center and two SVS SB3000. The Magnepans are on 2.1 channel duty with a Paradigm studio sub 12. As for which one sounds better.... really close but the jury is still out. Pretty sure I am done with conventional speakers for a while though.
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,158
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    the remote control for my preamp never worked well . . . Well, I disassembled and cleaned the pcb contacts with isopropyl alcohol

    Works GREAT!
    AC Regenerator PS Audio PerfectWave Power Plant 10
    Source Lumin U1 Mini into Lampizator Baltic 4 DAC
    Pre Cary SLP-05
    Power Rogue M180 Dark monos
    Mains Salk HT2-TL
    Rythmik F12
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  • jbreezy5
    jbreezy5 Posts: 1,141
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    Might try that on my Arcam remote!
    CD Players: Sony CDP-211; Sony DVP-S9000ES; Sony UDP-X800M2 (x2); Cambridge Audio CXC

    DACs: Jolida Glass FX Tube DAC III (x2); Denafrips Ares II (x2)

    Streamers: ROKU (x3); Bluesound Node 2i and Node N130 w/LHY LPS // Receivers: Yamaha RX-V775BT; Yamaha RX-V777

    Preamps: B&K Ref 50; B&K Ref 5 S2; Classe CP-800 MkII; Audio Research SP16L (soon)

    Amps: Niles SI-275; B&K ST125.7; B&K ST125.2; Classe CA-2300; Butler Audio TDB-5150

    Speakers: Boston Acoustics CR55; Focal Chorus 705v; Wharfedale Diamond 10.2; Monitor Audio Silver-1; Def Tech Mythos One (x4)/Mythos Three Center (x2)/Mythos Two pr.; Martin Logan Electromotion ESL; Legacy Audio Victoria/Silverscreen Center; Gallo Acoustics Reference 3.1; SVS SB-1000 Pro; REL HT-1003; B&W ASW610; HifiMan HE400i

    Turntable: Dual 721 Direct-Drive w/Audio Technica AT-VM95e cart

    Cables: Tripp-lite 14ga. PCs, Blue Jeans Cable ICs, Philips PXT1000 ICs; Kimber Kable DV30 coaxial ICs; Canare L-4E6S XLR ICs; Kimber Kable 8PR & 8TC speaker cables.
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,158
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    jbreezy5 wrote: »
    Might try that on my Arcam remote!

    the tech at Cary said use the tip of a pencil eraser.... didn’t do squat.

    Go with isopropyl and a Q-tip
    AC Regenerator PS Audio PerfectWave Power Plant 10
    Source Lumin U1 Mini into Lampizator Baltic 4 DAC
    Pre Cary SLP-05
    Power Rogue M180 Dark monos
    Mains Salk HT2-TL
    Rythmik F12
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  • jbreezy5
    jbreezy5 Posts: 1,141
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    Got some tube socket savers from Valves N More…

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    Purchased 9-pin (8) and Octal (4). They seem to be of high quality and the Octal types had surprising heft.
    CD Players: Sony CDP-211; Sony DVP-S9000ES; Sony UDP-X800M2 (x2); Cambridge Audio CXC

    DACs: Jolida Glass FX Tube DAC III (x2); Denafrips Ares II (x2)

    Streamers: ROKU (x3); Bluesound Node 2i and Node N130 w/LHY LPS // Receivers: Yamaha RX-V775BT; Yamaha RX-V777

    Preamps: B&K Ref 50; B&K Ref 5 S2; Classe CP-800 MkII; Audio Research SP16L (soon)

    Amps: Niles SI-275; B&K ST125.7; B&K ST125.2; Classe CA-2300; Butler Audio TDB-5150

    Speakers: Boston Acoustics CR55; Focal Chorus 705v; Wharfedale Diamond 10.2; Monitor Audio Silver-1; Def Tech Mythos One (x4)/Mythos Three Center (x2)/Mythos Two pr.; Martin Logan Electromotion ESL; Legacy Audio Victoria/Silverscreen Center; Gallo Acoustics Reference 3.1; SVS SB-1000 Pro; REL HT-1003; B&W ASW610; HifiMan HE400i

    Turntable: Dual 721 Direct-Drive w/Audio Technica AT-VM95e cart

    Cables: Tripp-lite 14ga. PCs, Blue Jeans Cable ICs, Philips PXT1000 ICs; Kimber Kable DV30 coaxial ICs; Canare L-4E6S XLR ICs; Kimber Kable 8PR & 8TC speaker cables.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 35,562
    edited February 2023
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    edit: whoops! :#
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  • skipshot12
    skipshot12 Posts: 2,159
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    Arriving Tuesday is my Phase Linear preamp purchased in 1979.
    Company in Oregon repairs these along with offering upgrades. They’ve installed a remote control operation for the whiff along with upgrades 👍
    Have been playing the Oppo directly into the amp, this is gonna be awesome!


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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 6,079
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    skipshot12 wrote: »
    Arriving Tuesday is my Phase Linear preamp purchased in 1979.
    Company in Oregon repairs these along with offering upgrades...

    Who might that be?
    Gustard X26 Pro DAC
    Belles 21A Pre Upgraded with Mundorf Supremes
    B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
    Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
    Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
    Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)

    There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,364
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    I'm guessing Rolland. He might have moved his shop. He used to be in WA.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,334
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    Website still lists in Washington but there are third party sites that do say Oregon.

    Hitech Audio
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • skipshot12
    skipshot12 Posts: 2,159
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    stangman67 wrote: »
    Website still lists in Washington but there are third party sites that do say Oregon.

    Hitech Audio

    Yes, it is Rolland @ Carver Audio Repair.
    Absolutely top notch experience.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,364
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    So, which is it? His original shop in WA or did he move to Oregon?

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 6,079
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    He lives in Stevenson WA. Not Oregon.
    Gustard X26 Pro DAC
    Belles 21A Pre Upgraded with Mundorf Supremes
    B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
    Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
    Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
    Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)

    There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus
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