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The Sparkler  
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Does it play above its price point?  
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Any thoughts on the SPL Diamond DAC  
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I have to thank you all for your thoughts; very helpful. Let me redirect the search a bit ( focusing on cost and dimensions). Has anyone had the opportunity to compare the Lab 12 DAC to AudioMirror Tubadour? If so, any comments on how they comp... 
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Also, I was told the Weiss DACs were " brighter" than the Bricasti gear  
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Yes Weiss and Aqua were on the list; but the price point was out of budget - per my spouse. Aren't the Aqua DACs rather large in size?  
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Did the Gold Note replace a prior DAC?  
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Interesting. How does one reach @grannyring? I have tried to message him in the past to no avail. Thanks M  
Border Patrol Se-i vs Audio Mirror Troubadour MK III
Time to revive an old thread as my DAC journey continues. Ultimately went with a Bricasti DAC.  Was at an audio store looking for something else but happened to hear the Lab 12 DAC and was wowed by the "golden tone" of vocals.  Set me back into t... 
Increasing a Low output MM
The phono stage I am looking at is the Leben RS - 30 EQ.    
Increasing a Low output MM
the cartridge is a soundsmith Zephyr MK iii. Output is 2.40 mV  Suggested Gain is 38-44. The phono stage gain is only 28  
Streamer with toslink output
Thanks, will take a look. I should have mentioned : I need Roon compatibility.   M  
Leben CS 600 tube rolling
Hi Facten, In the owners manual, it lists all the other tubes that the CS600 can use. The options extend beyond the EL34 and 6L6 and include the KT 66, 77 and 88. I have corresponded with the importer who echoed those options. My goal is to se... 
Leben CS 600 tube rolling
I have seen that table as well. I am not sure what to do with the plate voltage KT 66 and 88 which are listed as up or down.  Is it try and see how it sounds?  
Siemens EL 34
I do not have  pics; but they are the EL34 sold by RAM tubes. Does that shed any light? BTW have you heard the Tesla EL34 from the 90's?