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6SN7 variants circa 2019 - tone, longevity, reliability, value
@markusthenaimnut I think you already know, but to mark it in the appropriate thread, I've tried the Shuguang WE6SN7 PLUS and Black Treasure C-181Ts that came with my Don Sach's Pre.  I thought the WE+ was a bit brighter/thinner and preferred the ... 
MHDT Orchid or Lampizator Amber 3?
@dfairc777a Would love to... wish someone had one around. And I do still believe strongly in "ymmv", regardless of the outcome. So much depends on the system in which everything is embedded.I, for example, have no doubt that the psa directstream s... 
MHDT Orchid or Lampizator Amber 3?
If anyone's around the Denver area and would like to bring another dac or otherwise play along, just let me know. I've got a system posted here... 
MHDT Orchid or Lampizator Amber 3?
Not sure people will be as interested in the comparison, but I'm also ordering two other demos to join the shootout. The ifi dad pro and sabre x-matrix pro. I've been convinced that the audio mirror and lampizator will be at the top, but I figured... 
MHDT Orchid or Lampizator Amber 3?
I just ordered an Amber 3 demo from our friendly TN Lampizator dealer (shipped to CO).  I'll get it in mid-January for a shootout against my Audio Mirror Tubadour III SE.  Very curious to see how it goes.  Either the Amber ships back to TN or some... 
Preamp Output Capacitor: Mundorf Supreme vs. Supreme Silver Oil
@wig Finally checked out your system. Wish I could hear it, always wanted to hear those speakers. Hope the Duelunds work out... very curious to hear how you feel about the comparison. 
MHDT Orchid or Lampizator Amber 3?
@sidog1460  I did a little more reading on the Lampizator website and saw that volume control does add input switching (but not balance control).  It adds $1000 to the cost.  
Preamp Output Capacitor: Mundorf Supreme vs. Supreme Silver Oil
Hi @wig , a lot of people seem to love the Miflex's and I'm sure they are great performers in many systems.  In mine, they sounded good, but removed almost all the front to back layering that my system is capable of.  I really enjoyed the Sach's p... 
MHDT Orchid or Lampizator Amber 3?
I take it when you get the volume control on the Amber, then you get a remote and input switching? What is the price for that option?And lamp. does not do i2s inputs, right (that's one factor that pushed me towards the audio mirror)?  
MHDT Orchid or Lampizator Amber 3?
Given that it worked out for GR, I'll also say that I'd be happy to bring my AMT3se over for a comparison if anyone is around Denver... 
MHDT Orchid or Lampizator Amber 3?
@ghasley Thanks so much for the detailed comparisons... Super useful and really nice to read someone who doesn't feel compelled to defend themselves. Every component sounds different in different systems. Would love to try an Amber 3 now that you'... 
MHDT Orchid or Lampizator Amber 3?
Probably not very helpful, but I have an audio mirror tubadour III se and have compared it to two ps audio products, both the perfectwave mk2 and directstream. I found it better in every regard... It's also in your price range.  
BEST HARMLESS/SIGNATURELESS SPEAKERS CAPACITORS.
Hmm... Perhaps I'll give a pair a try in my crossover too. Easy to do for $10.  
Best N.A. Audio Manufacturers to Work For?
Part of the problem will be convincing someone I can actually help them. I’m a social psychologist, so skill wise I’m an expert at human testing, experimentation, data collection, and data analysis. As part of the gig, I’m also a professional spea... 
ESOTERIC N-01 Replacement For My PS Audio BHK Preamp & Directstream Dac with Brige ll
And please do report back, I'd love to hear the outcome.