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Jadis JA 50s power tubes
I'm accepting the info from Jadis that KT 120s can't be used....not sure if the physical size would be a problem. What I am questioning is the insistence on KT 90s, since I've been using KT88s. I want to try Gold Lion KT88s and see how they compar... 
Jadis JA 50s power tubes
Nobody has any experience with JA 50 amps? 
Krell kps28c
I am not familiar with the KAV 300, but I have owned the KPS28. The latter does not compare with a Krell 20i.....not even close. The 28 was a huge disappointment; I sold it very quickly. I assume it sounds a lot better with cast connections. 
Anyone compare the Joule LA 300ME with the Zesto?
Has anyone compared these 2 linestages? 
Modwright Oppo 105
Talk2me, Can you elaborate on the sonic differences between the 089 and Dan's 105? 
Modwright sony xa5400 vs Modwright Oppo 95
JWM, Did you add any other mods besides the Bybee? Are you using the stock tubes and power cords? Did you request the "hole'' for a potential taller rectifier tube? 
Next Phonostage
Hi Lotus, How did the Allnic compare with the Tron....particularly in bass slam and density of tone? 
Best one-chasis CD/SACD player under $15 000?
Bobheinatz, Is your Isis the SS or tubed version? Were you able to listen to both? 
Anyone tried the Metrum Hex DAC?
Nobody.....am I gonna be the first one? 
Which Preamp - Modwright or Joule-Electra?
Dob, Just what is the Platinum version of the LA-300? This is not listed on the Joule website. 
TW Raven Owners: Set Up Questions
The Raven One weighs 21 kgs according to the Highwater Sound website. 
World's best Pre-amp for $10K and above?
Audiozen, regarding the MPS-5....there was a firmware upgrade in the summer of 2010. I am not aware of any upgrade since, regarding playing CDs or SACDs via the non-computer method. Aren't the upgrades you are referring to for USB, Hi-rez files, e... 
Bricasti M1 - where is the music
Yes, we would appreciate Zugisland, or anyone else, to inform us as to what DACs the Bricasti was put up against. Also preferred filter(s) would be also be helpful. 
Bricasti M1 - where is the music
Zugisland, Can you tell us the names of those "5 other high end dacs"? 
Has anyone heard the SimAudio 650D?
Camb, Stereophile has not reviewed the 750D....it's not in the rankings at all. I actually erred in that the 650D is in the A Class, while the Playback is A+ which still doesn't make sense according to Fremer's review, unless the lack of SACD capa...