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Supratek or Don Sachs - which way to go?
Regarding the question of the shoot-out - sorry, I hadn't noticed the question until this evening. Everything has been all shut down to hell, hasn't it, with this Covid stuff. Including the shootout. I'll follow up with the fellow who has the Sach... 
Jelco tonearms closes
I'm not trying to pick a fight, or argue, but regarding the comment that Jelco arms "were never anything special"... Hmmm. That strikes me as a little bit overly simplistic. Perhaps I’m simply being overly sensitive, since I am getting ready to in... 
Seriously considering tube preamp…opinions?
@mglik Question for you, since I'm intrigued by your comments.How efficient are your speakers? I have a pair of ~94 dB efficient speakers (in addition to Quad 2805s). It seems that 94dB is not quite in the happy zone for low powered SET amplifiers... 
RIP Art Dudley
Gulp.  Pause.  What? OMG, WHAT????Yeah, this is a shock. He was a writer that really created a bond with the reader. And I think that probably many of us who miss him already and are so saddened to hear of his passing, feel like, even though we ne... 
Supratek Owners Thread
What fuse did you choose? And how did it impact the sound?Frankly,  I have trouble imagining that a change in a fuse will improve the sound,  but there are many posts on this site in which it is so.  I am not trying to be argumentative, just tryin... 
Seriously considering tube preamp…opinions?
Too many days spent here in isolation. I gotta say "I LOVE YOU GUYS!" and our differences of opinion don’t mean anything to me at all.Here’s what I think. I think if we went over to one-another’s houses and listened to some music, IT WOULD SOUND K... 
Seriously considering tube preamp…opinions?
Allow me to disagree with those who recommend a solid state preamp. I think I’ve already suggested this , if not in this thread then and many many others . Read the Roger Sanders white paper on Solid State vs. Tubes. His website is Sanders sound s... 
Don Sach's pre amp
Maybe ask Don Sachs if he's tried them? 
Supratek or Don Sachs - which way to go?
Great question.  I'm also interested in hearing the answer to this question. 
Seriously considering tube preamp…opinions?
Yo.  Aball.  What're your favorite amps and speakers? 
Supratek..Cabernet 6SN7 or Cabernet DHT
You are in for a treat! 
Supratek..Cabernet 6SN7 or Cabernet DHT
What phono stage are you going to be using with your turntable? Sorry if I overlooked it. I mention this because the cortese has a phono stage included. 
Best 6NS7 Preamp for a Pass Labs XA25 amp
The Aric gear looks really choice. Of course,  I also nominate Supratek. 
Seriously considering tube preamp…opinions?
decooney - you have a PM. 
Futterman. Jump in? Or, not so fast...
clio09 - cool. So, if I were to send you info about the tubes I need, might you be able to provide several which would match the test data of the tubes already in the amp?