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jond

Responses from jond

Do you spend more time analyzing the sound of your system, worrying it could be better?
I am generally quite happy with my system even now with my humble backup SS amp, a little Arcam 100 watter, in I am more than pleased with what I hear.  
Leben RS-30EQ Phono Preamp Info
What a fantastic piece of kit to inherit! Leben gear is true audiophile porn it looks great and it sounds great congratulations!  
Surprised by streamer differences
It’s nice that you're able to have those all on hand and do in home comparisons. I’m a happy Auralic user and I love the LDS app its super intuitive, feature rich, and easy to use.  
Digital cables need to be identical
I don't think this is necessarily the case it could be that the Sommer cable is simply better or just a better match to your system. Also if the Shunyata cable was RCA and not BNC the superior connection could be the source of improvement.  
Just a public call out
Congrats on your new system telemarcer I've done many a transaction here over  the years with no problems glad it worked for you!  
Let me explain something to you jive turkeys.
Dig brother.  
DAC Merry Go 'Round- why I stopped at Weiss
A very thorough and well written comparison thanks for taking the time to write it up Jimmy and congrats on your Weiss Dac.  
Western Electric looking for consumer feedback to make new tubes!
Looked around on their website and how odd they're making a CD player.  
Western Electric looking for consumer feedback to make new tubes!
The word is indeed out I requested WE make 6DJ8's, 6SN7's, and 2A3's we shall see what transpires.  
AN Niobium versus Tantalum resistors?
How long are you leaving the resistors in place? I would assume there would be at least some break-in involved.  
Western Electric surveying market for (domestic?) mfg. of other tube types?
Filled it out and added 6DJ8's, 6SN7's and 2A3's.  
Buying used vs new speakers from a technology perspective
A lot of folks like older drivers in fact very old drivers can be quite expensive on the 2ndhand market. Some materials have improved but some older materials Alnico magnets are one example are considered by many to be better. So no don't be afrai... 
The panic selling of tube audio had begun.
I just loaded up on tubes myself it was painful but had to be done.  
Power Distribution
high-amp i also have whole house surge protection but no surge protection directly on my system.  
Toilet Paper to Vacuum Tubes
I spent $1K on tubes last week nearly gave me a heart attack but had to be done! I'll take French tubes with a glass of Champagne to go please.