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CJ preamp upgrade suggestions
Hi Mfoley,The Telefunkens are NOS (not the current production by JJ).Most ball bearing isolation devices I've heard bring good speed, focus and resolution to a system, but with a tendency to make the overall sound dry and a bit too analytical. The... 
CJ preamp upgrade suggestions
Hi Mfoley,1. I've not tried other tubes besides the stock tubes in the GAT and the Telefunkens, but I've done a fair bit of tube rolling in my previous ET3SE. The Genalex Gold Lions are another good alternative, especially if you are looking for a... 
CJ preamp upgrade suggestions
Mfoley3, warmest congratulations.I run a similar system with CJ GAT, ART Monoblocks and the Diablo Utopia also.Coincidently, I also use Stillpoint Mini Ultras under the GAT.If you are looking for a more liquid and airy sound, consider using Telefu... 
Acoustic Revive RCC-24.....any experience with
Try it plugged in to the ground post or RCA (using their supplied adapter) of your preamp instead. 
Kef LS50 vs. Emerald Physics CS3 mk2
No experience with the Emerald Physics but I have the LS50 and its great.I pair mine with Virtue Audio M5001 ICEBlocks (based on ICE power just like your W4S). Great match ! Has a slightly dark and creamy tone and well suited for your music tastes... 
acrolink vs. esoteric/ acrolink
I was informed by the local dealer that Esoteric / Acrolink is the brand name that is used in Japan for Acrolink's top of the range Mexcel series. The same cables are marketed outside of Japan solely under the Acrolink name. 
Eastern Electric Minimax Plus vs. Calyx 24/192
@J_fav,In Singapore, both brands are represented by responsible dealers and can be easily obtained subject to stock availability.Did you try the Calyx with its linear power supply, or the older switching power supply ? I found that the Calyx to be... 
Focal Electra Driver removal...
Before you do that, try removing the binding post plate instead. Most of the Focal speakers I have seen have the crossover board built into the binding post plate. So you do not need to remove the drivers to access the crossover network. 
Eastern Electric Minimax Plus vs. Calyx 24/192
I owned the Calyx 24/192 for about half a year, and had the Minimax Plus in my system at the same time for about two months.The Calyx was used with its matching linear power supply, and to my ears there wasn't much of a contest. The Calyx was more... 
tube rolling for Cayin A-50T?
Yes, no problem using the 6CA7. I love the EH 6CA7 but if you are looking for more extended highs, the EH EL34 would be more your cup of tea.Between the 12AU7 and 12AX7, the 12AX7 makes more difference. Shuguang treasure tubes have a warm and full... 
Which integrated Amp, Almarro,Cayin,Red Wine?
Tarraga,I am a current owner of both the Cary SLI-80 Signature Special Edition as well as the Almarro A-318B. I also owned in the past the Cayin A-50T and A-88T.First off, the choice of the right amp depends very much on your speaker and the balan... 
Acrolink Digital Cables : How is the sound ?
Sorry, no experience with Acrolink digital cables although I have quite a bit of experience with their analog and power cables. Acrolink cables tend to have a house sound of very extended and airy high frequencies that are wet with a strong emphas... 
Preamps and a Cayin A 50T
Used to have the A50T.It does not have a pre-amp in. However, the A50 has a passive preamp section. It can be modded to become a power amp with a bit of effort.You can try turning the volume knob to about 12 o clock and run your adcom in to see if... 
Copland CTA504 tube amp - how good are they?
Yes, very handsome and well made tube amp.I still have a CTA401 that is still ticking away.They have a house sound though that may not be to everyone's liking. The presentation is somewhat romantic, warm and liquid. Seems to be partial to jazz, vo...