markmuse

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Rays Tubes
@milpai  I have the Mazda's too, but haven't tried them in the Backert. Thanks for the info.     
Rays Tubes
I don’t have a lot of experience rolling tubes, but I recently replaced a pair of NOS 12au7’s (BugleBoys) with PSVane Horizon’s in my Backert Labs preamp. I am very pleased with the results.  
Small speaker advice
Plenty of good suggestions so far. These might be a bit of a squeeze in a small room due to the necessary offset from the front wall, but the LRS+ are incredible speakers when paired with great electronics like you have. They are not as imposing ... 
Review on Linear Tube Audio Aero DAC
@drvinyl01 Ha ha! +1  
Review on Linear Tube Audio Aero DAC
@teajay Thanks!  
Review on Linear Tube Audio Aero DAC
@teajay  I haven’t seen any mention of the Rockna Wavelight in this thread. Are you familiar enough with it to make a comparison with the Aero? It is another I am considering to replace my DSD Mk2.  
Borresen X3 vs Harbeth 40.2 -- my impressions
Years ago, like 40 of them, a friend referred to a pair of standpoint speakers that I had at the time as "screaming bricks". Eli (bless his ears) is gone now, as are those speakers. But that was exactly what came to mind when I heard the X3's at C... 
PSVANE Discussion & Impressions Thread
@ampus  What is your preamp? Mine is a Backert Labs Rhythm 1.3+ (has the brass plate). I will add that this is with only a few hours on them so far, but hope it doesn't change. @alightronics  Thanks!  
PSVANE Discussion & Impressions Thread
I have to say these Horizon 12au7’s are really nice! More full bodied than the Amperex BB’s I had in there. Given the rest of my system (now using LRS+) the increase in warmth and pace is welcome. Really nice. The previous tubes were kinda thread ... 
PSVANE Discussion & Impressions Thread
Do tubes ‘burn in’? Can’t say I’ve noticed a change in any tube over time, but what do I know.   
PSVANE Discussion & Impressions Thread
Got my 12au7’s today. Same bubble bag as above. But they were undamaged. Listening now. They sound great!  
PSVANE Discussion & Impressions Thread
@alightronics  Thanks for the reply. I ordered a pair of 12au7's instead. Looking forward to hear how they compare to the bugle boys I am listening to now.  
PSVANE Discussion & Impressions Thread
@alightronics  Any plans for producing 12sn7 GTA?    
The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"!
Well mine is for sale. It is a good amp, but for my ears the AGD Tempo and AtmaSphere D mono amps have a more transparent, dimensional, and liquid midrange with better control over the low frequencies and better rendering of textures. The S5.5 get... 
Magnepan LRS plus & Atma-Sphere digital amps
I recently received my LRS + and I am completely blown away. Driving them with my little AGD Tempo Mk3 (200w > 4ohm). An amazing combination. I'm selling my Coda, KEF Reference, and Fynes. Also using a KEF KC92 subwoofer and it integrated seam...