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Radiotechnique 12AU7/ECC82/6189 Sonics
Jardron,Many thanks for you very informative response, very helpful!Rgds,Paul. 
Experience with Miyajima Takumi Cartridge?
I'm amazed no responses here, It has wonderful reputation especially considering the cost.. 
Review: Concert Fidelity DAC-040 DA converter
For anyone visiting T.H.E Show at Newport Beach this weekend, the DAC 040BD will be running in all CF system, into TAD Ref 1's. Head for the California room! Charles, are you going? I'll be there with CF..Branislav, looking forward to your compari... 
Tord Gustavsen's Extended Circle is Extraordinary
Great, i'll check it out when back from T.H.E show, I have all listed and also Restored Returned which I love too..Thanks for the heads up!Atb. 
Tord Gustavsen's Extended Circle is Extraordinary
Good to hear, is this a new release Stewie? 
Review: Concert Fidelity DAC-040 DA converter
Hi Mattnshilp,As above, the Berkeley and also the JK converters are used by other DAC040 users here, I have no experience with usb myself, opting for CD transport instead.Can you elaborate as to why you may require balanced out? The design is pure... 
Length of digital cable?
Cam, It would be an interesting shoot out, the IC you have has a reputation for excellence!RgdsPaul. 
Length of digital cable?
Hi Camb,Thank you, it all depends on the cable design, termination, and transmission and receiver circuits. In our tests, the audible results are superior with a specific design over short lengths, which also minimises potential interference from ... 
Length of digital cable?
Although BNC would theoretically be preferable to RCA connection, there is actually next to no audible difference between an spdif using either. Steve mentions that the BNC must be designed for a particular cable, which frankly is a dubious statem... 
Digital Shorting Plugs
Agreed Steve, I fail to understand what they would achieve. 
Do cables settle in?
IME, all systems take a while to settle and sound natural after moving pieces around, hence at audio shows, the first day is never the best sounding, the second or last days usually far better.. 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
dCS Vivaldi is without a doubt a very good piece if used from the transport via CD, less so from hard drive.. From CD though, it is exemplary, certainly up with the very best. But, as some will know, I use the same digital as Teajay, MBL1621a / CF... 
Another DAC bits and Hz question
The point that Zd542 raises is highly valid. Analog output stage is equally important as the conversion stage itself, and given a true (and tested!) 75ohm input, the DAC output will be as good as anything sold today. Some 80's 16 bit chips are far... 
I've heard the MartinLogan CLX.... WOW
But the CLX is still current and still one of the best transducers I have had the pleasure of listening to music through. Rower30, you wrote a great appraisal and I agree with it wholeheartedly. Regards,Paul. 
Tweeter type and brightness
You may like the Brodmann VC 2 or VC7 depending on budget, worth trying if there is a possibility near you.. They are quite natural in the upper registers, and I'd imagine would suit acoustic guitar very well..Best Regards,Paul.