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What Sensitivity with Tube Components?
The room with glass walls on both sides contributes to the brightness. 
Tube for MHDT Labs Paradisea+ DAC
What is reasonable cost for a quality Bendix 2C51? 
Tube for MHDT Labs Paradisea+ DAC
I want to thank everyone for the comments. After listening to the Paradisea for a couple days I agree that, while lacking the last word on detail, it truly is enjoyable to listen to. Since I am dealing with a single tube, I think it would be fun t... 
New sound system, $5000 max- what a would you do?
I think I would advise my friend go listen to some speakers in the $2000 price range, select a pair that pleases, then build around those. I would also encourage my friend to listen to a more forward/detailed system vs one that might be described ... 
Your "eureka" analog moment
My eureka moment was my 1st experience listening to a high end system (1969): AR XA TT, Dynaco Pas 3 Pre and ST70 amp, AR 3a speakers. 
Your "eureka" analog moment
Zavato,  When in the Navy on Okinawa in 1970, I put together my 1st component system, as did many of my associates. These associates were buying turntables with the supplied cartridge.  I purchased a Dual 1219 and mounted the Sure V15 type 2 which... 
Tube for MHDT Labs Paradisea+ DAC
Thanks erndog, I will get a WE396 and try it out. 
Tube for MHDT Labs Paradisea+ DAC
Mofi,as a follow up, I checked out Brent Jessee’s site and will probably get a backup tube different from the one currently in place. I believe it is the original GE5670. Brent has quite a selection. 
Tubes from Carver SD/A-490t CD player
Thanks George! Per my last post, sorry for  trouble. You are always very helpful. 
Tube for MHDT Labs Paradisea+ DAC
Thanks again Mofi! 
Tubes from Carver SD/A-490t CD player
Thanks Mofi. I feel a little foolish as I was on this forum and decided to ask here, then decided to do a little checking out for myself and discovered Carver was using the 6DJ8 tube. Regarding these tubes, I have no use for them and would send th... 
Audio grade USB cables
Rob, like Willie, I also might have purchased your Disruptor had I checked out your site, may still as I have a second system. I really think your product, as the Doukmall, makes sense.   
Who has a micro 2.0 system?
Micro system: How about Onkyo 805 half width receiver (18wpc),  Radio shack Minimus 7 speakers, HRT Music streamer II, Macbook Pro.  Micro price ~$200. All fits into a suitcase so as to be portable.   
Latest Absolute Sound
+1 Mofimadness, with the exception that I have not read every issue since 1980.  
Need help with Integrated vs preamp/amp
You might purchase the DIA100 first and try it. If you feel it is not ideal then take it along for comparison to other amps under audition.