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REL T7x or T5x for Small Room
Pair of REL T5/Xs works quite well with my 10'x16' room.  These accentuates just enough bottom end of the SHL5+. I've got the RELs about 8" off from each corner walls. No need to aim towards MLP since they are down-firing drivers. This was confirm... 
What Is So Special About Harbeth?
Recently acquired a used set of mint SHL5 Plus 40th Anniversary with TonTrager stands at a decent price which I consider a much better value compared to buying both speakers and stands brand new.  Purchased the set without ever auditioning any Har... 
Doge 8 Clarity: 12AT7 replacement for phono stage
OP here and it's been a while, but I'd like to share an update. Ended up with PSVane 12AX7LS black tubes from Grant Fidelity before they quit selling PSVane tubes. Picked the highest grade tubes available, burned-in through the line stage for almo... 
Doge 8 Clarity: 12AT7 replacement for phono stage
@ atmasphere: I appreciate your input and guidance. I know you're well respected in these forums. I will do the test you recommended I do, and will report back.@ mulveling:  Thank you for the valuable tips in increasing signal to noise. Looks like... 
Doge 8 Clarity: 12AT7 replacement for phono stage
I have to say, you all have been great in sharing your wisdom about this awesome hobby and passion we all share. I thought I've read enough about tubes but I obviously have yet to scratch the surface per se. The last 24 hours have been very inform... 
Doge 8 Clarity: 12AT7 replacement for phono stage
Since I'm happy with the Doge 8's line level, it seems easier to just upgrade from Mani to a higher quality phono stage.... but I'm not quite ready to give up on the Doge's phono and where's the fun in that, right?But hey, feel free to make recomm... 
Doge 8 Clarity: 12AT7 replacement for phono stage
@ kalali: Thank you for the correction. I'm the second owner of this Doge and the previous owner rolled the stock tubes. After checking the tube boxes, its the reissued Mullard 12AX7. With Mani running into one of the line levels - No issue with h... 
Doge 8 Clarity: 12AT7 replacement for phono stage
Good morning... thank you for the responses. What can I say? You guys are amazing here by providing info and direction... @ tomcy6: Thank you for the link. @ lowrider57: As I mentioned, I'm fairly new to tubes and have not come across info on the ... 
MC/SUT into Line Level
Thank you regismc for your advice... I will definitely take a look at those cables and thanks for the link to your phono pre.  I've recently acquired the Sky 20 and it sure makes a difference. As we know it in this hobby, it never ends - for many ... 
MC/SUT into Line Level
Ok. That makes total sense. Appreciate the input!  
MC/SUT into Line Level
Thank you pratorious for your response. I was hoping to just hook up the SUT directly to one of the line levels of the Doge 8 without having to purchase another component such as a phono preamp, especially that I just acquired the SUT and Doge 8. ... 
Doge 8 Clarity 2017 ed. Manual
Thank you silvanik for your kind offer. Bryan at Doge was very responsive to my request and was able to send me the most current draft of the manual. For anyone who needs a manual for any reason, please don't hesitate to reach out to me or bryan@d... 
Doge 8 Clarity 2017 ed. Manual
Thank you jbhiller for the information. I am looking forward to my first tube preamp. I’ve read good things about it!Once again, thank you!Oliver