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| Sophia vs TJ Full Music I believe the Sophia 274B tube is a Shuguang 274B due to identical literature I've read on the two along with their appearances.Look familiar? http://sophiaelectric.com/pages/se/274b.htmhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Shuguang-274B-Rectifier-Vacuum-Tu... | |
| Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3? Just because our speakers are very efficient doesn't mean they can't benefit in some ways from additional power. I used to really enjoy running my Soul Superflys with a Redgum RGi120 ENR integrated (Sean Casey is actually borrowing it now) which p... | |
| Experiences w/ Lampizator level 2? How is the generation 4 level 2, wilson? Or did only the upper end discs see a new generation? | |
| 845 Tube integrated amps The Melody AN845 should probably be on your list. I haven't heard it personally, but do own the AN211 which is their 211 SET integrated. LM Audio is supposed to make really nice stuff and has two 845 integrates which also may be worthy of an audit... | |
| Metrum Octave versus Eastern Electric DAC I did some digging and there are a couple true 75ohm RCA jacks, but they're pretty darn spendy!!At $86+ shipping is the WBT-0210 NextGen RCA socket uses conductor material made of pure copper, and is direct gold plated. The signal pin hole is a sp... | |
| Metrum Octave versus Eastern Electric DAC I'm using a Wywire LTESpeed digital cable which is fantastic. It is terminated with Xhadow RCA connectors which are a true 75ohm unlike other RCA connectors and don't want to change this cable...I wonder if installing a nice aftermarket RCA plug w... | |
| Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3? Morgan,I have the generic shuguangs, but after further discussing the tubes with 213cobra, it appears the "Preferred Series 274B" that tubestore sells for $30 have a stronger vacuum and may be 'better.' If it were me I would drop $20 on a generic ... | |
| Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3? Morgan,Looking at the tube compliment of your amps I see 274Bs are acceptable. Buy a simple pair of Shuguang 274B rectis online--you can get them for $10 each if you shop around, and see if that brings you exactly what you're looking for. I'm blow... | |
| Metrum Octave versus Eastern Electric DAC Abruce,Going from memory my modified EE DAC had a different presentation then the Metrum. The EE DAC being more resolved and dynamic, maybe a little less body (could be slightly analytical) while the Metrum is more harmonically rich and organic. M... | |
| Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3? Morgan,Are your Franks long gone? I imagine those would be dreamy with Def 3s... | |
| Metrum Octave versus Eastern Electric DAC Last Friday I had the opportunity to compare my Metrum Octave to my buddy's AMR DAP-777 in my own system and the results were somewhat surprising. The Metrum had a more forward presentation and was a bit more textured while the AMR was sweeter and... | |
| Best Integrated, period. I can't say it is the best integrated out there, but for a little under $6k the Melody AN211 integrated is outrageously good. I don't think I could get this level of performance and musicality out of separates anywhere near the price (I've owned S... | |
| Worst CD player I've heard many over the years that didn't impress me, but the worst I've personally owned yet hated was a Meridian G08. I had heard it at a headphone meet driving a Headroom Blockhead and it was fantastic--I had to have one.Upon buying it and bur... | |
| Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3? Spirit,The balance and presentation of the Def 2 and Def 4 drivers are night and day. The Def 2 is darker, less resolved (and less exposing) richer (I think so) and far more laid back. The Def 4 on the other hand is open, extremely revealing, supe... | |
| Metrum Octave versus Eastern Electric DAC Very interesting findings, guys. It sounds like the Dexa opamps really brought the EE DAC performance up significantly. Unfortunately I did not have them in my modified first gen dac to offer insight.Yes the Metrum is definitely more laid back the... |