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Is there a Solid State amp that can satisfy a SET guy?
Any chance we can get an update on this thread? Curious how things/where things have ended up... 
New Audio Frontiers 211 SE amp opinions and experience
John,Can you clarify, did you end up picking up that 3C24 amplifier? I'd be curious how you rank it compared to your other fine amplifiers...Markus 
what is your opinion ?
How about resurrect this thread for a bit?@sabih I'm currently using a 300B amp to drive my big old JBLs. I switched from solid state to tubes about two years ago and have no regrets. Economics have played a part of my putting my system together b... 
2019 300B tubes that are worth the money?
Let's keep this thread active, but increase it's usability. Please specify what equipment you are using your 300b in. And any details (if available) about bias, driver tubes, etc. Not trying to get too complicated, but I think these details might ... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Looks totally awesome. Would love to hear one. Interesting to read Mick's comments regarding new production vs. vintage tubes. 
Supratek Syrah
I don't know if it's the same input layout as the Cortese. But I'll share how mine is laid out.On my Cortese, look at the preamp from the rear, the far left - say 10 position is the phono input which is the furthest set of RCAs on the left. From t... 
Reccomend a good preamp for me.
I'm a little puzzled when new threads on this topic come up, as it seems to me that it's been discussed at length. Of course, I'm biased. I own a Supratek.Here's a suggestion - go up to the top of this amps - preamps forum and click on the tab for... 
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.