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| Miracle by Joseph long on Dynavector XX2MKII cartridge This is very much on my radar now, my DV XX2 MkII is perfectly fine, but with a Grado Aeon3 and Koetsu Urushi Wajimi to compete with in my stable it doesn't get much use, so a retip ala what the OP did might be the ticket. Thanks! | |
| Should I move on from my Hagerman Trumpet MC Phono Pre? Here's a thought I hadn't considered - what about adding a SUT in front of the Trumpet MC? | |
| My impressions of the much Hyped LAIV Harmony DAC (I ordered one and Listened to it.) In my experience Laiv are amazing at customer service - I had many questions after buying their uDDC and all were answered lickity split even on a Saturday in a very courteous and friendly manner. I'm also thrilled with the product. Finally yes, b... | |
| Should I move on from my Hagerman Trumpet MC Phono Pre? @billpete Yes those are the exact tubes I'm using! Sound terrific. | |
| Hagerman trumpet mc or Ear 834 classic phono pre amplifier. After swapping out the first row of 12ax7s yesterday I can confirm that made a big impact. | |
| Should I move on from my Hagerman Trumpet MC Phono Pre? Very salient points thanks all. I'm going to keep an eye out for a used MW Phono Stage, sounds like it'll be up my alley. For the record (hehe) I'm not opposed to warm tone from my phono stage, it's just that with the tubes I had incorporated in... | |
| Should I move on from my Hagerman Trumpet MC Phono Pre? Koetsu Urushi Wajima@$7K is entry into "major leagues." The Trumpet has great reviews for what it is. Your Technics/ Koetsu deserves a big league phono- not AA divison. Time to pony up... NOS tubes for tone controls only goes so far, especial... | |
| Hagerman trumpet mc or Ear 834 classic phono pre amplifier. Hi all, how critical are the (4) 12ax7s to the tone of the Hagerman? I'm assuming the 12au7s are doing the heavy lifting tone wise but maybe I'm wrong? If I wanted to open up the sound, make it more transparent with more pronounced highs can I get... | |
| Should I move on from my Hagerman Trumpet MC Phono Pre? Currently at 12au7 in Hagerman: '50s Raytheon matched set. RIAA 12ax7s NOS RCA. Very balanced. Key 12au7 in Rogue Amp: Mazda '60s 12au7. Clear sounding. | |
| Thoughts on DAC option The Audio Mirror Tubadore V is 110v and would need to be modified to run on 240v. Assume the rest of the Tubadore range is the same. From Audio Mirror: It can be converted, but need some soldering inside. I can convert it if you send it to me... | |
| Thoughts on DAC option @incoming Used Tubadours are plentiful on USAudioMart.com, worth the plunge if you're looking for warm analog like tone. | |
| Thoughts on DAC option I was in the same camp with a Pontus II and switched to an Audio Mirror Tubadour and the difference is remarkable. | |
| Tube DAC with i2s input? Have you compared ddc I2S clock vs Troubadour internal/master clock (sync vs async), and I2S vs usb? No I haven't, I'm superstitious about changing anything right now it sounds SO great. But I did hear from Vlad about the upgrade to VI and am g... | |
| Tube DAC with i2s input? For more air, you may try Tesla E88CC Gold Pin. This was my choice with Tubadour IV, but I am kind of partial to old Tesla tubes. I was thinking of trying a different tube and adding a Swiss Digital Fuse Box first before going to the expense... | |
| Tube DAC with i2s input? Update 2! I've been listening to the Tubadour IV SE since it arrived yesterday and I'm nothing less than astounded by this DAC. I mean like I never knew it was possible to enjoy digital about as much as analog. Words I never thought I'd say, truly... |