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KT120 Tube compatibility w/ Jadis Defy 7 Amp MK 1
I've got a Defy 7 Mkl with 6550's. I wanted to try KT88's but was warned by a Jadis dealer, it's risky on the trans... ^^^^^^^^6550 = kt88, 2 labels/same tube. and yes Trejla alrady got word from Jadis Defy accepts 120, which is not any surpris... 
KT120 Tube compatibility w/ Jadis Defy 7 Amp MK 1
Heard back from my friend at Jadis.KT120 tubes present no problem at all in the Defy DA7. Only rebiasing is necessary. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Jadis is a bit slow in respose, but 100% they will get back to your Q.My hunch was the 120's can be employed i... 
Takman Rey Metal Resistors
The Jadis DPL is now 100% upgraded to Takman Rey Metal Resistors. I can attest to the superior resolution vs Jadis stock metal oxide, though very good in terms of quiet musical, neutral, It is my opinion Takman deliver a  superior musical image. T... 
Jadis JA30 Mk2, how great???
@mozartfan  Your journey does seem to be one of frustration. Just remember to tell the next owner of your Defy of all of the mods that you have done..they should be interested in that. ;0) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Hey daveyWell Richard lent me his Al... 
Jadis JA30 Mk2, how great???
Just spoke with Richard Gray, and posed the Q, <<do you think the JA30's will deliver more what i am looking for vs my tweaked out Defy7 is delivering??>>Richard agrees , suggesting having dual monos will deliver a  more true separatio... 
DIY interconnect just arrived ~~navships~~, true High Fidelity
OK just arrived navships new  Interconnects, with high quality silver or Rhodium plated RCA connects, The vid will show all 3 models, but I prefer the silver plated just slightly over the greyish silver (or Rhodium?) and the copper RCA connects, N... 
Constant noisy tubes maybe go solid state?
tube is used, it definitely isn't NOS. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^True, but NOS are really hard to find and are quite expensive,I always go with very strong/strong Old Stock. = Near NOS range.  
Constant noisy tubes maybe go solid state?
Big mistake going Solid state.I am in the process of wrapping up a  upgrade on all resistors in my Jadis DPL linestage, The stock Jadis metal oxide are quite good actuallly, But the Takman Rey's are far superior, Huge gains on sonic performance. I... 
How do I pay?
Yes if you live within say 500 miles, maybe you could split the drive  with seller, pay in cash. Seller has to give $100 for drive fees 
How do I pay?
Quite simple, Don't get obsessed over 1 particular speaker for sale, Move on to another speaker or wait til another pair  becomes avaliable. Paypal offers some protection. I would never ever send a  cashiers ck for anything audio. I only use paypal 
Pass Labs x250.8 vs tube amps
Some tube amps , heat might be a issue, with my Defy7, 12 power tubes, heat has not been a problem   in summer months, And remember fall temps can make rooms chilly at night, , winters can be frigid, This is when  a  tube amp can be of an advantag... 
Frustrated McIntosh Owner
The reality is your made in America amp ( fill in the blank ) isn’t just made here. ^^^^^^^Well how about them apples,,, all this time folks have been waving the <<BUY AMERICAN>> banner,,and come to find out , most USA labs are made... 
Best speakers 5k 10 k
Seas Thor and Seas Bifrost both under $2K 
Put that in your pipe(s) and smoke it
Here come the mods ready to shut this topic. I can hear their foot steps now.  
Put that in your pipe(s) and smoke it
Freedom of expressing ones opinions/ideas is losing ground The future will be all about censorship and being 100% politically correct.I say its a good thing to expose the labs which can not produce high quality components. At a  reasoable price an...