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LinLai WE 300B or the LinLai Global Elite Permaloy 300B tubes ?
@sns, I believe that if you were to take a chance on the Elrog you'd really like them, beautiful sound. No audio product receives 100% agreement when it comes to listening impressions and preferences.  @brownsfan finds Elrog superior to the EML XL... 
LinLai WE 300B or the LinLai Global Elite Permaloy 300B tubes ?
@sns, I've had my Coincident Statement Line Stage since 2009 and it has been an absolute joy for 12 years! I was unaware of a rotary (Assuming volume control?) upgrade. Charles  
LinLai WE 300B or the LinLai Global Elite Permaloy 300B tubes ?
@gsm18439, Interesting how your Takatsuki to KR audio 300b experience  parallels my Takatsuki to EML. As much As I enjoyed and respect the Takasuki there was no looking back once I got the EML XLS. And as you note with your KR I did gain in dynami... 
LinLai WE 300B or the LinLai Global Elite Permaloy 300B tubes ?
@vinylsavor wrote,"Maybe it is time to stop repeating that experience form the past.I think the last 5 years have proven that our tubes are not prone to failures anymore." Well I can only testify to what my real experiences were with the Elrog 300... 
LinLai WE 300B or the LinLai Global Elite Permaloy 300B tubes ?
@sns,My Coincident Frankensteins MK II purchased in 2009 came with Electro Harmonix 300b, a very solid/decent sounding tube. I replaced them with the Shuguang Black Treasure 300b. An immediately recognized improvement across the entire sonic spect... 
LinLai WE 300B or the LinLai Global Elite Permaloy 300B tubes ?
@sns "but then different equipment may affect tube life differently. So now I'm really confused!" This is true. Some 300b amplifiers are more gentle  (or tougher ) on the output tube than others. It depends on their chosen operational points (OP).... 
A phenomenal new CD transport-Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 transport
@jaudio1, Thanks for taking the time to post your listening impressions of the Pro-Ject CD Box RS2T transport in your audio system. I have to delve deeper into the technology and mechanism of this fascinating component. It is obviously doing somet... 
LinLai WE 300B or the LinLai Global Elite Permaloy 300B tubes ?
@twoleftears,Thanks for providing the Stereophile link. Interesting commentary from Herb Reichert. He compared the new production western Electric 300b to lower price 300b alternatives. A more insightful and ’even playing field’ comparison would i... 
Speaker cable advice
07-29-2021 3:42pm      "What tvad and nonoise said, +1 (each)! "+1 @rodman99999  for that acknowledgement 😊. Agree. Charles  
Does anyone out there own a Supratek Malbec or Mondeuse amp?
@isaacc7, Thanks for posting that link. Very elegant and attractive amplifiers and the choice of wood chassis is particularly beautiful. Zero feedback design push-pull as well. If they sound as good as they look (And I suspect that they do) 4,000.... 
A phenomenal new CD transport-Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 transport
@disc, Congratulations on acquiring the Pro-Ject transport and thanks for your feedback on it and Linear Tube Audio. . The CD transport’s owner/user database continues to expand and is reassuringly/ exceedingly positive. Charles 
A phenomenal new CD transport-Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 transport
@teajay, Thanks for sharing that additional information . LTA seems to be producing some really good quality power/accessory items. Seems for upper tier linear power supplies you can't go wrong with them, Mojo Audio or Fidelizer Audio.Charles  
A phenomenal new CD transport-Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 transport
@kully560, If you have the time please post your opinion of the upgraded DC umbilical cable once installed. Charles  
A phenomenal new CD transport-Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 transport
@kully560 and @disc, Congratulations on acquiring the linear power supplies. Given the high quality level of the Pro-Ject transport you'd think that the  DC power-umbilical cable would be made to a higher standard. Those cables matter and contribu... 
Jazz Music Question
Jackie McLean (Alto saxophone)  has quite a number of recordings on Prestige and Blue Note labels from mid 1950s through the early 1960s. Many in the quintet grouping with the following 4 Trumpeters. 1 Kenny Dorham2 Donald Byrd 3 Lee Morgan4 Fredd...