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Retubing CJ 140 amp
hi guys, i'm glad that someone has started this thread as i'm in the process of buying a 140 and was keen to find out what more performance can be squeezed out of it. Whilst I realise CJ have voiced it using current production tubes, decent nos tu... 
Audio Synthesis DAX Discrete vs.DCS Elgar+/Purcell
i too have a dax discrete, fed however by the asl converted transcend transport. i've compared this interface with both coaxial and aes links (using eichmanned valhalla and az mc2, respectively) and the dual st link beats both comfortably. the app... 
Good 6550/KT88 tubes
If you're sufficiently committed, then get some original Tungsol 6550s. They're noticably superior to the EHs that came with my 88 Magnum. Am using them in conjunction with mullard cv4003/4s. 
El Dorado speaker cable
No, I can't say that I'd given the spms any thought. I've used a the majority of the Nordost range and only really like the monafilament insulated models. 
Nordost Valhalla vs. Acoustic Zen
Apologies for the somewhat late entry to this thread. I recently acquired some Valhalla and tried it in lieu of my AZ silver ref. Notwithstaanding the fact that I was already using an all AZ cable loom throughout which should favour their intercon...