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DAC Bandwidth settings
@cincyjim  I had the 2v2SE & that is a great DAC but I was too curious so purchased the Anniversary model & it's fantastic. Tremendous detail but still smooth. I recommend you try it... 
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@mzkmxcv yes it's the ESS Pro chip. Thanks, I'll experiment...@erik_squires  thanks, again I'll experiment.  
DAC Bandwidth settings
@shadorne  thank you. Is the fast & slow roll off attributed to high frequencies?Can you explain the brick wall please? 
Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other???
I used to have GamuT M250i mono blocks & now use Wyred 4 Sound SX-1000R mono blocks & they are excellent. FWIW I use them with Boenicke W8SE speakers & Octave HP700 pre.Speak to Mark at Elite Audio... 
Buying my 1st new LP in 42 years..Suggestions?
Shellac - At Action ParkDon Caballero - What Burns Never Returns 
Hi Fi Tuning Supreme fuse-Burn In?
HiFi Tuning fuses like all fuses are DirectionalHiFi Tuning fuses are not directional. I was told this last year by Bernd Ahne from HiFi Tuning.  
Boenicke
@boenicke_audio - thank you for offering your help.Is the W8 SE a substantial upgrade from the standard? 
Boenicke
@gawdbless  -  yeah I have a feeling I'll love them...@jperry  -  nice room & system. What do you like about the ProAcs? 
Boenicke
@jperry  it will be a killer deal from my dealer (he's too far to visit!).From what I've read they sound excellent & I like the adjustability. What do you use? 
Tube recommendations
@fletchj  - as i mentioned in my initial post this concerns the phono stage module within my Octave HP700. The pre already has Telefunken tubes.I've now replaced the ECC81 & ECC83 in the phono stage module with NOS Telefunken. I cleaned the pi... 
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@chakster  Interesting commercial! I'd like to see an updated version by Seth MacFarlane! 
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@lowrider57  Thanks for the info. From what people have said & from the tube characteristics outlined on Andy's site I think I'll go for the Telefunken tubes.@chakster  Yes I can see how it would be addictive - I like to tweak so the addition ... 
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@mechans  thanks very much for the info, that is extremely useful.How much are Brimar tubes? 
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@shadorne  thanks, yes I think it will be going the Telefunken route.@lowrider57  thanks. I did notice that they are about $130 so can't be that bad...! 
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@nsp - it's a Voskhod 6H23N.