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brokemember replied to the thread iFi audio Pro iDSD (Official) - NEW Firmware - MQA and more..Is there a guide to get network streaming running? I connected the the Ifi via an ethernet cable and switched over the input to the...
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brokemember replied to the thread The Reference 6SN7 Thread.Sorry, I meant where you bought the tubes from.
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brokemember replied to the thread The Reference 6SN7 Thread.@jbua5150 Would you mind sharing the name of the vendor?
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brokemember replied to the thread Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91).I was starting to get a bit nervous. Did encounter some listings that were closer to $1k than $500 and that made the ballpark get a lot...
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brokemember reacted to steve468's post in the thread Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91) with Like.There you go, you have your ballpark. Honestly, I'm no expert - there are people here with MUCH bigger tube collections and knowledge...
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brokemember replied to the thread The Reference 6SN7 Thread.What would be a fair price for the 'real' Melz 1578? And are there any specific vendors that are recommended?
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brokemember replied to the thread Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91).@steve468 At the risk of giving away how little I know of tubes....a ballpark number would really help. The only tubes I have ever...
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brokemember reacted to Wes S's post in the thread Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91) with Like.I have been buying hard to find NOS tubes for years, and it seems they show up in cycles. There are more and more collectors (hoarders)...
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brokemember replied to the thread Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91).Thanks. Guess I have to do some more reading — was secretly hoping that it would be as simple as going to ebay and buying from the first...
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brokemember reacted to steve468's post in the thread Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91) with Like.The cable probably affects the sound, but it's really hard to tell. A/B-ing is tough in this situation. I THINK the sound is a bit...
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brokemember replied to the thread Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91).My thoughts exactly! I've noticed that with tubes in general (I joined tube gang very recently). If you don't mind I'll send you a...
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brokemember replied to the thread Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91).Didn't know about the attenuation cable, do you feel it takes away from the sound a bit? I understand this question can be a bit hard to...
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brokemember reacted to steve468's post in the thread Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91) with Like.I have a pair of Melz 1578 that were the quietest in this regard (and probably the my favourites overall). Stock tubes are pretty quiet...
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brokemember replied to the thread Cayin HA-300MK2 (2022) TOTL Transformer coupled Direct Heated Triode Tube HeadAmp (Page 91).@steve468 if I'm not mistaken you had used some other tubes to help with the hum/noise when using headphones such as the ZMF VCs, do you...