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Opinions Please - New Prodduction Sophia EL34ST Coke Bottle
bradf I've read that review before and it totally concurs with my own experiences. Guessing that the Sophia is just so new very few people have had a chance to audition it hence the dearth of responses or reviews. 
Dumb question #643: should speaker cables last a lifetime?
@stereo5  shadorne has been posting here an awfully long time I am certain his post was tongue in cheek. 
Opinions Please - New Prodduction Sophia EL34ST Coke Bottle
Brad I have a quad of Psvane EL34's it was the Phillips Holland replica version they make and I found the tubes to be too bright for my tastes. The Gold Lion KT77 has bettered any other EL34 tube I've tried JJ's Winged C, Mullard reproductions to ... 
Opinions Please - New Prodduction Sophia EL34ST Coke Bottle
Hi I am curious also particularly any comparisons to Gold Lion KT77's,  my EL34 variant of choice. 
Cerious Technologies NEW Graphene Cables
@calloway I agree 100% Bob helped me out a few times also he is a pleasure to deal with and a very nice man. Not to mention a hell of an engineer. 
To reclock or not to reclock
Hi falconquest it was probably me who you read saying that I went from Sonos>W4S to just an Aries Mini. Keep in mind though I do have a very good Dac, a Yamamoto YDA-1 and also I upgraded the power supply of the Aries Mini with the SBooster uni... 
*****Merry Christmas Everyone*****
Happy Holidays to all! 
Looking for a DAC < $1500
kalali inputs, and outputs, are always female the plugs on the cable are male.  
Just wondering...
kalali as I thought it would quickly the piece I posted is sold. 
Just wondering...
kalali BTW if you are still looking for a DAC I suggest you check this listing out:https://www.audiogon.com/listings/da-converters-msb-technology-platinum-link-dac-d-a-converter-1005-...I came close to buying it because its such a great deal and I... 
What should be removed
titus1 your question and setup are both confusing. First thing, why do you want to change? Second question, the Accuphase E-206 is an integrated for what purpose are you using the  Hitachi and AR preamps? I would imagine the E-206 is a nice integr... 
Decided to change my cd player, suggestions please?
The Goldnote Stibbert looks very cool but such a niche product doubtful you'll find anyone with real experience, are you able to audition one? Never heard a Shanling myself but they are certainly more out there. 
Is it a problem to have a DAC feeding a DAC?
Get a streamer with a digital output then you are feeding the Hegel a digital data stream. The streamer's DAC only comes into play if you use the analog outputs. 
Decided to change my cd player, suggestions please?
If you think you may have any interest in exploring non-physical media you may consider putting that money into a DAC. You can use the DAC with your current CDP and improve sound quality and also have flexibility down the road. 
Line Magnetic 219ia vs Mc225
@waltersalas I can't speak for your Line Magnetic amp but in my own amp a PP EL34 I picked up some Sylvania 6SN7 GTB's from seller realdeal on here back in March and they sound fantastic. He seems to have more for sale:https://www.audiogon.com/lis...