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Tell me about "tubey" tubes.
As far as I could research, tuby sound was never the one to go after, because, in general, it doesnt have the high end part that many, who owns tube gear, include me, are seaking after. From my expirience, tubes can sound delicate, lovely, lots of... 
Favorite 300B: Sophia vs KR
Do not want to repeat myself again, but I think for those who own mono's or not Adaptive auto bias amps this can be a very huge issue.Thing is, many manufactures offering auto-bias right now, so, this keeps you away of the fact what ever your tube... 
Any CARY CAD 300SEI owners who use Furutech fuses?
My impressions are based on the very earlier burn in stage, so, much more need it, around 100 hours, before critical opinion, but...The first 2 hours were terrible. After 4-5 it settled nicely and the image become more focused and stabil, some ext... 
Any CARY CAD 300SEI owners who use Furutech fuses?
Well, for those who may interested. I installed Furutech couple of days ago and the results are fantastic, now my CD player. 
Favorite 300B: Sophia vs KR
@LadavidProbably quality of material, process and control procedure, but also the quantity. For example, Shuguang, TJ and maybe EH manufacturing like 500 valves a day, maybe more, but KR, EML or EAT manufacturing like 500 in month, all hand made, ... 
Headphone amp and headphones... ?
Its been a nice read so far, but where is Bobmclean?Would you be so kind to let us more about your preferences please. Anyway, I use ear speakers AKG K1000, and to me, they are what one should expect from an good rig, but, they are NOT what you ca... 
Favorite 300B: Sophia vs KR
@SakaharaSaw you were selling your Sophia's, was kind of confused until now.You mean this one? http://www.thoeress.com/en/f2a11-stereo-amplifier/Very unusual design for sure, but its German, so, must be good:-) Their speakers looks very impressive... 
Favorite 300B: Sophia vs KR
Thanks Rgurney, clear, but Sophias Mesh can be used just without problem, becides, they arent really Mesh's:-) 
Favorite 300B: Sophia vs KR
@RgurneyFrom the info I got from jacmusic.com EML 300B Mesh arent direct replacement of general 300B tube. Are your Woo modded or something?THX 
Favorite 300B: Sophia vs KR
Good to hear Sakahara, hopefully you will be pleased with them for a long time.Its difficult to say the last about the 300B market, but from USD599 for top of the line pair to USD1200 is a huge jump to me. You know, not every person on earth owns ... 
Favorite 300B: Sophia vs KR
@PhaelonGood to hear that, keep us informed about the sonic changes, if any. I never tried their carbon's, so, nothing I can say here, but seems that they are less upfront than Princess Mesh's and also warmer?Hoping that Sakahara gets his good rep... 
Favorite 300B: Sophia vs KR
I think that Sophia push over the top this time, even they are that good, where this greedy attitude are comming from?! 
6SN7 equivalent's, help need it
@MechansThanks for update, all these are known by me and I am aware of the differences, but again, thanks!I was talking to some guy from Czech Rep and he told me that 6CC10 probably 6CC1, but Czech's didnt use the same full code. On the other hand... 
6SN7 equivalent's, help need it
@JaielloThanks, indeed, very helpful. Unfortunately, they do not have anything about this kind, at least when I use their tube data.THX 
Which 6SN7's for Rogue 99 Pre
Sylvania BAD BOYS are goodTUNG SOLS MOUSE EARS are goodRCA Grey COATED GLASS are greatMullards ECC33 = CV2821 are fantasticWill be trying TUNG SOLS Black coated glass & round plates, KEN RAD VT231 and SYLVANIA 6SN7W black base soon.Don't forge...