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Preamp Deal of the Century
@marsrecords Please see my message to you on this topic. I'm interested. 
Power regenerator vs conditioner
I use a goal zero yeti 1250 lead acid battery generator. It generates a perfect sine wave of power and significantly reduces the noise floor. Before I tried it I didn't think I had any noise in my Power. It weighs 100 lbs. 
6SN7 variants circa 2019 - tone, longevity, reliability, value
I'm interested in hearing any follow-up impressions from any of the folks who've posted on this thread... Sometimes tubes change over time.Thanks 
NOS Tubes - Ecstasy or Agony
Please consider posting your observations on the thread below. It was intended to be a more up to date repository of exactly this kind of information, since so many of the reference threads that pop up in a search are years old...https://forum.aud... 
Supratek Owners Thread
I had a hum and found that fussing with the way my cables were routed resolved it.  
Supratek Owners Thread
Hey, fellow Supratek owners. Got a request for you, and I think it’s relevant for those who might be considering Supratek. Here’s the ask: Please share what other preamps you owned or considered when choosing Supratek. My only personal comparison ... 
re-tipping Dynavector17D?
Shooflyshoo,Your cartridge's main value is as a trade in to DV when you buy another of their cartridges. It is not trash.  
Dynavector Karat 17D3: retip for $500 or get something new?
I can say from personal experience that Sound Smith will not re-tip the 17D3. Dynavector is the only place to send it/ swap it.  
300Bs - does leaving them on shorten their life?
My 300B SET amp has a standby function that allows me to warm the tubes up gradually. I think when they are in standby, at what is essentially a very low idle, it's not using up any or very much life of the tube. This is why, if I have another cus... 
Dynavector Karat 17D3: retip for $500 or get something new?
I’m not trying to pick a fight here but the comment above that the cartridge is bright or bass light is exactly what I would expect to hear if the VTA was off. I also thought it was bass light until I dialed it in. Now it is deep, thunderous, tune... 
Dynavector Karat 17D3: retip for $500 or get something new?
Couple thoughts.  1. I am a long - term 17D3 Karat ownerAnd before this model came out I used the earlier versions in this line. It is a fabulous cartridge.  I am assuming your re-tip will be done by Dynavector. I have recently watched a video som... 
Supratek Owners Thread
 eager to hear your report.  
Solid Stage vs Tube amp
@itsotor I commend to your attention a white paper titled something like "solid state vs. tubes". It is available on the sanders sound systems website. Roger Sanders explains in easy to understand language a key factor in why tubes sound different... 
tough choices
My goodness. There are superb alternatives out there for so much less money. Try CODA. Superb design and breathtaking performance from an engineer with a first class pedigree.  
Supratek Owners Thread
I've made several recent changes to my system:1 - picked up a used Audio Electronic Supply (AES) (Cary) SE-1 300b power amp. Hooked up to my 93dB sensitive JBL 4430s it sounds awesome. I've always been curious about the 300b bandwagon / sound and ...