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Which brand of 45 tubes do you use?
i prefer EML 45 solid plate to National Union NOS ST 45 on my Jeff Korneff amp. The NOS is very nice but EML is even better.  
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
It is a pity one can't hear difference. And it is a pity one stops at "price tag" paradigm.1) cabling is mix & match game. Not price tag game. No effort spent no gain.2) given my loudspeakers is full range single driver high efficiency, my 3M ... 
Which USB Cable do you like using
Just replace the Oyaide 5S Continental by Acoustic Revive USB 1.0PLS. http://www.acoustic-revive.com/english/pcaudio/usb_cable_01.htmlThe Acoustic Revive simply sounds more real and more enjoyable than the Oyaide in my system. 
XLR-RCA: Adapters or Custom Cable?
Hi Kirkus,"If the DAC has a transformer-coupled or "active floating" output, then pin 3 needs to be grounded. If it has an active symmetrical ground-referenced output, then pin 3 shouldn't be grounded, it should be left floating. In either of thes... 
Info on DH Labs D-110 AES/EBU digital cable??
Excellent performance & value! It beats Kimber D-60(different interface though) & Zu Cable Merv in my system.Happy listening,C Chang 
Best AES EBU dig cable for DCS Percell and Delius
Recommend you the Zu Cable Merv AES/EBU digital. It outperforms the Kimber D-60 which was used in my moderate system for 18 months (bear me comparing different format interface).Excellent value also ($160/m)Happy listening