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Does anyone still miss the old Audiogon format?
The old format seemed to get about 1000 views in a week. New format your lucky to get 250 views. Folks walked away and just never looked back. There seems to be a few post about virus's that accompany a visit from what others have posted on other ... 
Power cord recommendation for DAC
visit their website, great cords for the buck 
EE Minimax DAC repair
I'm just not sure what I can do for you. Tech repair is expensive,time and trouble shooting to find what went wrong in your op-amp swap. Then replacement parts and putting it all back together. I have a couple new in box older DAC's not the DAC PL... 
Best Song Intro
Maggot Brain by Funkadelic 
Metrum Octave versus Eastern Electric DAC
You have to try the Dexa Discrete op-amps to fully bring out the analog tone you are seeking. My 2Cents for what it is worth. 
suggestions--power cords
You might try these from Triode Wire Labs.http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue61/triodewire.htm 
Replasment for Mullard Long Plates?
RCA Black-plate D getter version from the late 50's era will get you very close to the long-plate Mullard at half the price. Albeit with a touch more warmth. 
Your jaw dropping cables
Any of his creations whether it is his Power cables, interconnects or Paul Kaplan's digital cable. Smooth as silk with heft and sparkling highs. 
Idol fans weigh in
Can sing with some of the best female singers that have graced this planet your deaf. At 16 years old she is more polished than 85% of the singers making records today. In 5 years she will be the biggest thing since sliced bread and I for one will... 
AKFest, who's going?
The Eastern Electric/Vapor room will be hosting a little late night listening session if you stop bye and want to hear some more a little later in the evening .Probably can't play it to loudly but I can't think of a better way to kick back and enj... 
Listing of Opamps for EE Minimax DAC Plus
Having lived with the DEXA Discrete op-amps for about 3 weeks now, they really do seem to be the one's to beat. I highly recommend for the tube output the Philips E80CC pinched waist D getter version as a substitute for the 12au7. Although this tu... 
Listing of Opamps for EE Minimax DAC Plus
The Burson's do not fit under the top cover of the DAC. I do not recommend using as they also draw a lot of current. Very much so the op-amps make a difference. I still like the OPA2604 duals and the OPA827 singles. 
Listing of Opamps for EE Minimax DAC Plus
Roy,Mrtennis I can't explain it any better then what I told you over the phone yesterday. 
Listing of Opamps for EE Minimax DAC Plus
Yes, they do fit under the cover.You have to make sure just to put them in correctly with the half moon circle cut out on the base of the Dexa'a always on the right hand side while looking at the front of the DAC PLUS. 
Listing of Opamps for EE Minimax DAC Plus
Only been playing them for a day, but immediately noticed going thru the SS output with tube removed and the dual OPA2604's still in the U1/U2 dual position with the single Dexa's in the U6/U7. Lovely smooth presentation, totally agree with Sibeli...