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Monitor Audio Silver 100 New 7G
I have owned a pair of Silver 100 g6 for over 3 years. I do love them but positioning is crucial in my large living center. Those al-mg alloy tweeters put out a lot of high frequency energy. I found, while sitting between them, that only a slight ... 
Has anyone tried Blue Jeans Cable LC-1 RCA IC?
I use BJ LC1 cables in my turntable mainly because of their low capacitance. I like the connectors as well. Nice cable. 
Panasonic sa-xr45 sa-xr70 is the newer improved
I have an Panny SA-XR50. Compared to my Jolida 1501 hybrid tube/MOSFET amp, the Panny does have a bit of an edge to it. In all other respects, imaging, response, dynamics etc., the Panny is an awesome amp for the money. The Panny is really my back... 
tub preamp vs ss preamp with ss amp.
Another advantage of a tube preamp/ss amp is that you can change the presentation of the amp by rolling in different tubes in the preamp. Every tube sounds different. I love swapping tubes in my setup to tailor the sound to my whims. I have a budg... 
Anyone suggest Tubes for Jolida hybrid amplifier?
You MUST upgrade the stock Chinese tubes in your 1701A to get the most performance, detail, imaging, response, out of your Jolida hybrid amp. I've tried several different current 12AX7 tubes in my Jolida 1501. The two I recommend are Sovtek 12AX7L... 
Panasonic SA-XR70 or SA-XR50? Which One?
The digital amp on these Pannys is a huge over-achievers. I've been using the XR50 for about 4 months. Now, I am using them to drive Maggy MMGs. The two make an incredible combination, very DETAILED and dynamic. BUT the imaging is awesome.My MMGs ...