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Swapping Op-amps has become so popular I thought I would do a video about them. Op-amps discussed: • TI NE5532P: https://amzn.to/4hpDxb2 • Burr-Brown OPA 2134PA: https://amzn.to/4gnwLkN • Burr-Brown OPA 2604AP: https://www.ebay.com/itm/173122349183 • TI OPA1656: https://www.ebay.com/itm/174673856047 • TI OPA828: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/325680... • Sparkos Dual Discrete SS3602: https://sparkoslabs.com/product/dual-... • Sparkos Pro Discrete Single (for Dayzee) SS2590: https://sparkoslabs.com/product/pro-d... • Sparkos Pro to Dual DIP8 + 2xSS2590 Fully Assembled: https://sparkoslabs.com/product/pro-t... (Choose your options) • PCS SX52B: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/325680... • HIFI FET Tube Triode HDAM Dual OP AMP: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/225183... All of my reviews are completely subjective. I do not accept payment for reviews. If you wish to join the channel and become a member please click here: / @oldguyhifi *DISCLOSURE: Some of the links below contain affiliate Amazon links. Amplifiers: • Black Ice Audio F22 KT88 Integrated Tube Amp: https://blackiceaudio.com/integrated-... • Advance Paris A7: https://shop.skylabsaudio.com?sca_ref... • Cambridge EVO150: https://shop.skylabsaudio.com?sca_ref... Speakers: • Wharfedale Diamond 12.4 Speakers: https://amzn.to/3WberDp • Opera Callas Speakers: http://operaloudspeakers.com/en/colle... • Elac Debut Reference 62 (DBR62) speakers: https://amzn.to/3VyQzcu DACs: • LAIV Harmony R2R DAC: https://www.laiv.audio/harmony-dac • LAIV Harmony μDDC: https://www.laiv.audio/harmony-uddc • Geshelli Labs Dayzee: https://geshelli.com/dayzee/ • FiiO PL50 Linear Power Supply: https://www.fiio.com/pl50 • SMSL PO100 PRO DDC/Reclocker:https://amzn.to/3WHbBqS Streamers: • Audirvana is my primary streaming platform. You can get a 30 day free trial here: https://audirvana.com/try/ • Cambridge MXN10: https://amzn.to/3XEWkb1 • FiiO S15 Streamer DAC: https://www.fiio.com/s15 • Alpha Audio, Alpha One Streamer DAC: https://www.alphaaudiocanada.com/#pro... Analog: • Fluance RT-84 turntable: https://amzn.to/4aMuZrt. • IsoAcoustics zaZen Series Isolation Platform: https://amzn.to/4aFbQsc • Audio Technica AT540ML MM Cart: https://amzn.to/4diAyzy • Audio Technica AT-OC9XEN MC Cart: https://amzn.to/3C0PCna • Boyuusound NC-25C Step-Up Transformer: https://amzn.to/4jpS8F3 • Stack Audio (Spindle) Serene Stabiliser: https://stackaudio.co.uk/product/sere... • Stack Audio Serene Record Mat: https://stackaudio.co.uk/product/sere... Accessories/Cables: • iFi AC iPurifier: https://amzn.to/3UWb4ko • IsoAcoustics Gaia Series III Speakers & Subwoofer Isolation feet: https://amzn.to/3PXLxEn • IsoAcoustics Gaia Series II Speakers & Subwoofer Isolation feet: https://amzn.to/4aIrfbm • IsoAcoustics Iso-Puck Series Acoustic Isolators: https://amzn.to/4aFLeY2 • All Line Level, Speaker & Mains cables are from Wire World: https://wireworldcable.com/ • Stack Audio AUVA Equipment Isolators: https://stackaudio.co.uk/product/auva... Basement desktop gear: • FiiO K17 Desktop Headphone Amp/DAC Not yet for sale • Philharmonic True Mini Monitors: https://philharmonicaudio.com/product... • Sound Solver, Large Desktop HiFi Audio Rack: https://sound-solver.com/products/des... Editing desktop gear: • HIFIMAN EF400 Balanced Headphone DAC/Amplifier: https://amzn.to/3CaUwP5 • Douk A5 Amp: https://amzn.to/3WK8Ftz • Sound Solver Medium Desktop HiFi Audio Rack: https://sound-solver.com/products/des... Headphones: • FiiO FT-1 Closed-Back Over-Ear Wired Hi-Fi Headphones: https://amzn.to/3B2gvqC • FiiO FT-5 Planar Magnetic Over-Ear Wired Hi-Fi Headphones: https://amzn.to/4e6zG09 Email: [email protected] Community Post Playlists: • Post Tidal Playlists: • Old Guy Hifi Test Tracks Vol. 1: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/504... • Old Guy Hifi Test Tracks Vol. 2: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/3cf... Spotify: • Classical Weekend: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/648... Qobuz playlist: • "Audiophile Electronica": https://open.qobuz.com/playlist/20718243

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