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What's been your experience with New Chinese 6SN7 tube options?
I've been using the Linlai Elite from Grant Fidelity in my integrated amp and they sound really sweet. I tried them in the Freya + and they were OK but sounded better in my integrated amp. The Shugang WE 6sn7 were also OK in the Freya but a little... 
Rogue Preamp RP-1
I'll second the Brimar CV4003. I use them in my Sphinx V3   
Has anyone tried using the E 6sn7 Linlais with Schiit Freya +?
Add socket savers    
Has anyone tried using the E 6sn7 Linlais with Schiit Freya +?
I know this post is old but yes, the Linlai tube just fits. You can also ass socket savers  
Supratek Owners Thread
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Supratek Owners Thread
thu These are available at Grant fidelity. These are the ones you want  
To Tube or not to Tube, that is the question
@bruce19    Here you go Brand NEW Amp! Dynaco ST-35 Stereo Tube Amplifier with Mullard Tubes & Cover For Sale - US Audio Mart      
Peachtree GaN 1 Beta
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To Tube or not to Tube, that is the question
@bruce19  I assume you are in the Tri State Area because you mentioned driving to NJ. I'm in Staten Island if you want to stop by for a listen. Also have a friend nearby that has a SIT3 and some Coincident monobloc's. I tried to send you a PM but... 
To Tube or not to Tube, that is the question
@bruce19  I don't know what year Brimar's I am using I will have to check. I got them from a friend who had a few extra pairs. They are probably around the 50's or so but NOS I love the Sphinx V3 but I happened upon the Orchard Audio tour and lik... 
iFi iPower X - hifi bargain?
I'm going to give it a try Thanks  
To Tube or not to Tube, that is the question
What tubes are you using in the Sphinx. It makes a difference. I am using a Sphinx v3 as a preamp with NOS Brimar 12au7's with an Orchard Audio GaN FeT amp and the sound is exceptional.  
Peachtree GaN 1 Beta
This was just posted on Peachtree Facebook page       Are zero feedback amplifier designs like the GaN 1 susceptible to speaker impedance?" The short answer is yes. The longer answer, for the GaN 1, is that a 4 Ohm speaker load will generate ... 
Okay to use RCA adapter on a fully balanced amp?
I have experienced what the OP is talking about. That is why I purchased the active adapter in my previous post  
Okay to use RCA adapter on a fully balanced amp?
I just received my Orchard Audio Starkrimson amp today and this is what I purchased with it to convert the balanced to unbalanced and it also supplies an extra 8db of gain   Stereo RCA to XLR Converter (orchardaudio.com)