Who was the builder of this unit?

My concern is just that the 6S2S run much hotter than the 6J5s or 6C5Gs do, all else being equal. @g0ldl10n I don't have another amount that I can run them directly in, but I can try the quad in my HA-300, though based on my initial experience with them I'm somewhat hesitant to do so. I may...

I’m using two, just like I do with the 6J5’s.

Speaking of 6J5s, I recently bought a quad of 6S2S (from this listing) and tried them out in my Glenn's 6SN7 spot, with a Deyan adapter. After 6 hours or so, I noticed the metal XLR end of my headphone cable was hot to the touch, and the amp housing was much hotter than it's ever been (and...

Great buyer, fast payment and good communication.

I think you’ll find a properly-tuned (to you) Stratus is in the same league as the Cayin, just different. It’s more elegant and graceful, less thick and slammy. Someone in the Stratus thread said the Stratus was above the Cayin and I disagree with that, too. Both amazing, but different.

Your safest bet is the Psvane Acmes, and they're well under your budget. Many people on this thread are using them and can speak to them. Though to me they miss that NOS magic - I'm currently running some vintage GE 2a3s, but will roll the Acmes back in at some point. I find my v3 Stratus...

Isn't it funny / how ascetic are the Objectivists who say there's no difference, let alone an audible one. @kumar402 you're right, but a sidegrade is not a bad thing, especially at this level. Sidegrade me sideways! But I hear you, and that's really my point. I've heard the Airmid (tbh, it...

Wonderful seller, beautiful device.

I appreciate the insight from you all here. As a non-planar owner, the jack-of-all trades aspect doesn't apply to me @goldwerger, but I take your point. And the appeal of the lower-mid thickness of the HA-300b was why I got it in the first place, and why it offers such a different experience...

You guys talking about the Aegis here has been really helpful - on the dedicated threads it's more praise and less insight into the sound signature. When folks like @Monsterzero say that if he could pull a Marty McFly he'd just go with an Aegis, it piques my interest but I am also chasing the...

Selling a 1.5m Audioquest Carbon USB cable. Please note that this is USB-B to USB-C (not USB-A).

I have a 200mm Curious Cables USB (A to B) for sale. Works great, just too short for my new setup.

@Wes S I would love to hear your thoughts on the HA-300b Mk2 vs Aegis and what ultimately sealed the deal for the Aegis?

Great seller! Amazingly well packed, fast shipment and great communication.