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OMG OMG OMG Harbeth M30.1 INCOMING!!!A Few Questions For Owners
Freediver I was right 😃!  
$3000 stand mounted speakers?
The Nola can certainly play louder and achieves bigger bass but not necessarily better, just different. The Omega is much faster, images better, completely disappears, and is so dynamic at lower volumes it’s spooky. Single drivers are not for ever... 
$3000 stand mounted speakers?
i like the Omega Super Alnico Monitor, particularly if you prefer listening lower to medium levels (60-85db). Previously, I owned the Nola Boxer, which are great but the single driver sound of the Omega with a smooth tube amp is just so darn music... 
To integrate or not...
Linear tube audio should also be in the consideration set.  
Smooth sounding integrated
i like the rogue sphinx at 100 watts for under 1K used. NOS tubes smooth it out for sure  
45 tubes for Yamamoto A-08s
^ pretty good stuff 👍 
45 tubes for Yamamoto A-08s
http://glowinthedarkaudio.com/yamamoto-a08.html 
LTA Ultralinear vs Pass Labs XA25
I am also addicted to the LTA sound. That zotl40 has got to be incredible.  
Phono Preamp Tube Rush
I played the NOS game with the vtph-2a and came to the same consensus, specially the bloated bass. Decided to stick w stock on this guy - no worries  
Phono Preamp Tube Rush
^ that’s good to know sir - ty!  
Another new DAC: Audio Mirror
Appreciate the mini review teajay.I actually like the idea of a stock versions battle. A price point easier on the wallet. I was impressed enough with my stock Tubadour to have Vlad update it at a later time, which was helpful. And turnaround was ... 
Looking for new amp for Tekton Electron SE
linear tube audio 
Phono and DAC preamp suggestions
I say schiit modi and mani on this one  
Looking to Try a Passive Preamp
Does that output impedance seem pretty high for the dac?  
Old Legendary tubes vs New Kids on the block Amperex/Siemens/Tele vs Psvane/TAD/Shugaung
-markusI prefer a neutral sound with an emphasis on speed and soundstage. The shuguang we6sn7 in the LTA sounds clear and clean, with defined bass. In my experience they sound similar to the NOS but bigger sounding. I could easily live with either...