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| Bryston vs Modwright? Meant to add, Dan Wright is very easy to speak to and willing to have a conversation. I'd give him a call and discuss your equipment, room, music tastes , etc. ; worth the call. One last point, my experience is that Modwright gear isn't partial to... | |
| Bryston vs Modwright? I have the Modwright KWA100SE driving Modwright LS100 preamp and formerly JM Reynaud Offrande Supremes and currently Daedalus Argos V2s. To my ears the KWA100SE is very pleasing sounding, not partial to one part of the spectrum, dynamic, non-fatig... | |
| Tube Rolling questions from a recent addict: If you go the KT88 route I'd suggest considering Black Treasure KT88s, IMHO they are a step up over the Gold Lion's - have had both in my Ayon Spirit 2. BTs to my ears have more authority and richer sound | |
| Swapping 5AR4 rectifier for 274B in a PrimaLuna Preamp Might want to also consider NOS Mullard or GE 5AR4s , use them in my Modwright & LineMagnetic gear. | |
| Tube Rolling questions from a recent addict: Here's link link to Brent Jesse's website, pick a tube type and he gives insights into various brands and related tube equivalents; might be of some initial help relative to your second question. http://www.audiotubes.com/ Also relative to that qu... | |
| Nordost Red Dawn "Flatline" interconnect Want to replace with a more musical sounding IC. Check out Silnote Audio - can find excellent value on their Agon offers. I am not affliated other than as a customer - top notch sound | |
| High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz Adaptor review in this months Stereophile was rather underwhelming | |
| Phono pre "Break-In" process? Necessary? There is a break-in period for components, how much varies by manufacturer. Would suggest you ask Jolida or dealer what to expect. | |
| Anyone know if Tom Evans Audio is still in business? Webpage is still active. Why don't you contact one of his US dealers and see if you can get contact thru it | |
| Power tubes as drivers -- Line Magnetic My experience with LM 518is driving Daedalus Argos V2s is that it is an exceptional match. Dynamic, transparent, soundstaging, placement, etc. CSwapped in NOS tubes except for supplied 845s which I have not changed; not sure if I will try Shuguang... | |
| Tube Rolling with the Line Magnetic 518 IA Went ahead and swapped in NOS GE 6L6s. To to my ears they, along with the NOS GE 12AX7s and NOS Mullard 5AR4 have taken the sound to another level. Did initially find the GE 6L6s very bright and needed about 8-10 hours to settle in. My humble opi... | |
| Line Magnetic owners...how quiet are they? Recently purchased the 518ia, it is exceptionally quite and IMHO an excellent value - well built and very good sounding | |
| Amps which are Great, but either Unknown or Underpriced Will also recommend Line Magnetic - purchased a 518ia (integrated 22wpc SET) - excellent build quality and sounded good with stock tubes, but swapped in some NOS GE 6L6s and 12 AX7s, and NOS Mullard 5AR4, sounds fantastic driving Daedalus Argos V2s | |
| Tube Rolling with the Line Magnetic 518 IA BTW driving Daedalus Argos V2s with the 518 , very easy without pushing volume | |
| Tube Rolling with the Line Magnetic 518 IA Just purchased the 518 and only have about 10 hours on it but very impressed with build and sound quality thus far. I went ahead and swapped in NOS Mullard 5AR4 and GE 12ax7s. May swap in NOS GE 6L6GCs after further listening. |