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Hi, I have always been a solid state guy, but also fascinated by the glow of tubes. I have been curious enough that I finally broke down and ordered a cheap Val E10 headphone amp to go with a new AKG K701 headphone I just ordered. Never heard either just flying by the seat of my pants. I have no idea what to expect from tubes. I just hope the sound is not masked by noise, especially hum or buzz. I keep hearing how sweet tubes sound, well I'm about to find out.

new Benchmark DAC1 with USB input

check it out here: http://www.benchmarkmedia.com/press/

Described as a "Native 96-kHz 24-bit 'Advanced USB Audio'". Any chance we will get a follow up for this product that Stereophile has raved about so much?

To me the big question is whether the USB port is for convience only or if it is an improvement on the standard DAC1 when using USB direct. Or is it as reported with the Grace unit, where the using the USB was not recommended?

Brain Radio?

Brain Radio?

"Engineers from Medtronic disclosed a novel amplifier that is a key component in an implantable 'brain radio' the company is developing to monitor and control nervous disorders."

The Truth About HP

The Truth About HP

No, not that one, Hewlett-Packard. <I>consumerist.com</I> gives you the skinny on HP printers. I can second tip #10: Do not yell at the CSR. Patient intransigence goes a long way towards getting what you want&mdash;making you happy eventually is more efficient than continuing the conversation.

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