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Siemens EL 34
So I have two quads of Mullards; one is amperex and the other true Mullards. My only point of comparison was the Groove Tube EL 34 . the Mullards are much richer sounding.  I remember when I first used the Amperex Mullards, my son commented that ... 
Siemens EL 34
Yes, I have a set of Amperex/Mullard EL34.  They are very nice indeed. If you are interested in finding some, you should contact Early at HiFiTown; he often has nearly NOS tubes including EL 34.  He is an encyclopedia of vintage tube knowledge ! ... 
Siemens EL 34
Thanks for your insights.  My amplifier can use 6L6 or EL34 tubes.  I find myself going up and back as each brings different characteristics to the sound.  Interestingly I am currently running 5881; which to my ear sound the best.  But I have noti... 
Audio Mirror Tubadour III vs IV
How does the Audio Mirror handle more complex and dynamic music. I have auditioned a well reviewed R2R dac by Merason and found its tone and timbre were excellent with simpler music particularly acoustic music.  However when it came to listening ... 
DAC for second system
Looks interesting as well! Thanks for the tip  
Best upgrade for SGC servers; LPS vs network switch
any thoughts of isolating the server and modem from the other components?  And more importantly, if that is not an option whats the most effective work around?  
Best upgrade for SGC servers; LPS vs network switch
Clearly many different routes to try. Has anyone tried the Farad LPS with the SGC?  
Best upgrade for SGC servers; LPS vs network switch
Is the optical package dry or thin sounding?  I have seen some posts suggesting such.  
Sugden LA-4 review....the missing link
I just heard the line stage hooked up to a Leben integrated tube amp. Wow is all I can say.  Brought some real weight to the music and the imaging was out of this world.  Never thought a solid state preamp would sound so good.  
Van Alstine pre-amplifiers
Have you any preliminary impressions regarding its sonic character?  
Who Offers a Highly Musical Preamp using a 6SN7 tube and a remote?
Anyone heard the Erhardt preamp? or Atmosphere UV -1 ( reviewer found it grainy )  
Decware SE84UFO Zen vs First Watt SIT3
Has anyone heard the DeWare preamplifers? Do they impart the same sweet airy sound?  
Decware: a worthwhile option?
Anyone have any experience with their pre-amplifiers? If so how would you describe the sonic chararacteristics?  
musica bella tube preamp
Hi, I am looking at Bill's newest preamplifier the Foundation. Was your musica bella made by his earlier company ? Are you still enjoying it? Thanks  
Experience with Response Audio Music Bella Custom preamp?
Did you ever find out ? I am looking into Bills, newest foundation preamplier