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Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
@lowrider57 only the last two pairs of small signal 12ax7 and driver tubes and this last quad of cv181s / 6SN7s were true premium boxed sets.  The former Full Music 6SN7s were supposed to be premium match quads, two sets. Time will tell.    
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
@lowrider57 oh, yes...that’s right... I do remember my local dealer mentioning that fact about the tubes that go to Peter at AN are more tightly matched.I’m sure he pays extra for it too. I had forgotten about that fact as I myself have resorted t... 
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
@lowrider57 UK-6SN7, seems like it would be worth a go. I did read once the clear UK version might be more neutral, less lush, compared to the gray coated CV181-IIs like I have now. And, we know the sound changes in different amp circuits, amps. I... 
The sound quality from DACs - is it all the same?
They listen with meters over there, not with their ears.👂  
Vintage Tuner-Only wonderful because it's the SOUND I grew up with?.....
@jbhiller re: bass, just for grins I swapped over a pair of my better OCC copper interconnects from another component over to my FM tuner. Against all odds and specs of transmitted fm-radio signal, bass and inner detail started showing up.  To thi... 
Vintage Tuner-Only wonderful because it's the SOUND I grew up with?.....
@jbhiller ...So, do vintage tuners have a subjective sound quality that makes them enjoyable? Or is this the sound I grew up with, which is just great with faults.   Yes, maybe a little of both. I sure enjoy my FM tuner, and there are times w... 
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
Update:  100+hrs on the PSVANE CV181-TII (6SN7s), opened up a little more past the 100 mark. Now neck and neck with TJ Full Music 6SN7s in the tone and detail department, still smooth though.  Now they sound more similar than different.  Very sati... 
1st Tube amp question
Back to the OP question.  As others recommended, best to keep all plugged in while breaking it in.  Letting the caps and even new tubes settle in for a bit will give your new amp a chance before drawing hard conclusions on how it sounds. Best of l... 
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
hI @rocray I sent you a private message with a scale regarding tubes both of us are familiar with.  No, TJFM are not bright in comparsion.  The PSVANES are little softer than TJFM with my preamp and setup.     
Cary Audio SLP-05 First Impression
@immatthewj Yep, same guy and thread with that other preamp. A 1 of 500 kind of issue that finally got resolved I gather. The V12R is a little different beast. Larger main transformer, runs different f/e tubes instead of 6922, 12Bz7 TV tubes Denni... 
Cary Audio SLP-05 First Impression
@xcool  sounds like you've covered the bases and taking the next steps for resolution.  After its fixed, since you've been through this twice on two units, I'd suggest that you push them to hang on to it for 3-4 more days longer, turning it on/off... 
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
@rocray @decooney, congratulations on the tubes. Please keep us posted as they burn in. How many hours do the Psvanes require? @markusthenaimnut @decooney good to hear that you’re evaluating the Psvanes. I’ll be watching thread with interest. ... 
Cary Audio SLP-05 First Impression
@xcool if its a long ways to ship it back to Cary Audio, seems like it would be easier/faster to have a local shop tech test all eight 6SN7s and your 5AR4 rectifier tube for you.  Depending on what city you are close to, there are usually audio/el... 
Hi-res streaming-apple music
Apple support ...ranging from 16-bit/44.1 kHz (CD Quality) up to 24-bit/192 kHz https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/hi-res-streaming-apple-music      
Cary Audio SLP-05 First Impression
@xcool will MD offer you 30 days to resolve with Cary and still issue you a refund in the event Cary cannot fix it within reason?   I ask because MD would end up sending it back to Cary anyhow.  I'd ask Cary in advance to cover shipping costs. The...