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Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
I am burning in the new Linlai E 6SN7s. These are in my Aesthetix Io phono stage. so far, so good. I am liking what I am hearing and what I am not hearing, bland, rolled off or muffled sounding, etc.  I can’t say these are a night and day differe... 
What's the heaviest speaker you've ever owned? What's the tallest?
Classic Audio Loudspeakers T1.5 Reference. Nearly 400 pounds. 52” tall with spikes and nearly 31” wide at front. Big giant box.   
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
I received my Viva purchased Linlai E 6SN7s and they look fantastic. They have a nice gold text label, the serial numbers inside the glass, and the insides look identical to Global and Grant Fidelity Linlai 6SN7s. Through conversation with Viva it... 
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
@danmar123    I just sent them an e-mail too. They are not taking calls:    "Good morning, I have a question after reading that Grant Fidelity was also selling the new Linlai E 6SN7 Global tubes. They look different and have different brandin... 
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
@danmar123   I am with you there too. I am expecting a pair of the Linlai E 6SN7s tomorrow as well. Will see what they look like when I receive them. Based on comments so far, not to optimistic that they will in fact be the real Global Elite se... 
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
Grant Fidelity shows the Linlai 6SN7 Global Elite now sold out.   
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
@lowrider57    Yes, you are right. I just compared the Viva tubes with the Linlai website and they appear to be two different tubes. Hmm, something is not quite right for sure. Did you order any from Grant or Viva? The Viva web site says Globe a... 
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
Here you go:  https://www.vivatubes.com/new-matched-pair-2-linlai-e-6sn7-globe-balloon-black-plates-vacuum-tubes/    
New Hemingway Audio Power Cables WORLD's BEST ???
Here we go again. Some people tried, like a few, not dozens so there is a lack of experiential feedback.   
I finally got a record cleaning machine. First thoughts.
@mijostyn,   Congratulations on getting the Clearaudio Double Matrix Sonic. It is definitely worth it if you love playing clean static free records, and in my case, have a large record collection exceeding 10k and ever growing.    I first had t... 
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
“Just contacted Viva Tubes & they informed me that, the 4 tubes I ordered will be individually boxed w/its test data. If anyone is curious.”   Does Viva tubes include test data for all tubes they mail out? I don’t recall if I had test data v... 
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
After reading the feedback here about the Linlai 6SN7 tubes, I ordered a pair for my Aesthetix Io Eclipse phono amp. I have used Tung Sols, EHs, and JJs. It will be interesting to hear how these sound in a phono amp.   
most beautiful (looking) speakers
  Classic Audio Loudspeakers T 1.5 Reference. Was a game changing listening experience for me. Won me over the other speakers I was looking for to be the one. Now, they are staying forever. Massive 350 pounds.   
Seeking some info on Allnic L-3000
@lak, “I use my Allnic L-3000 on the average of three hours per day (maybe more) seven days a week and have not had a need to replace any tubes yet. I don't do any tube rolling because it came with very good tubes but I see no reason why you cou... 
Townshend Audio F1 Fractal Speaker Cables
I have come to the conclusion that with any cable that alters, changes, or supposed  matches or eliminates capacitance or whatever, is probably akin to applying a fix to correct an existing incompatibility between amps and speakers. Now that being...