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Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes
Hello all.This discussion is just what I am looking for. I want to upgrade my tubes and these two appear to be the best options.This discussion seems to be about using these tubes in Wavac and Frankenstein amps.Does anyone have experience using ei... 
Review: Placette Audio DB Preamplifier
Jadem6,This preamp is fast, smooth, detailed, transparent. Everything that you said about the Placette active preamp and about Guy is true, except that I have not noticed the problem you have about low volume operation. In fact, one of the things ... 
What connection is better Balanced or single ended
HEY CORNFEDBOY!A user asked a question as he has a right to do. If you don't like the question, please just keep your fingers off your keyboard and go onto the next thread.Your response is unjustified and you owe Bigwaves an apology. No one forced... 
speaker upgrade
Dolphin, I went to the website and was impressed by what I saw about the Korus speakers. Do you have them in your system? If so, please provide additional info. 
speaker upgrade
Avguygeorge, Mostly, I am anti-tube. I auditioned a lot of tube amps and pre-amps but could not find one that let me hear all of the notes. However, I have to admit that I was pleasantly surprised and impressed with the Audio Research DAC. They pr... 
speaker upgrade
Asfortier, Tried both of those amps. That's why I have the McCormick. 
Any advice on CD player upgrade?
If you can find a good price on Audio Research CDT-1 and DAC III Mark II, you will be pleased with the sound. 
Older Upgraded vs. New McCormacks
Everything they say about the A upgrade is true. 
Amplifier suggestions
Try a McCormack DNA-1 and send it back to Steve McCormack for serious upgrade. If you get a good price on the amp, you will even have some change left for additional discs. 
Audio Physic Virgo Solid State Amps ?
I bought a demo McCormack DNA-1 and sent it back to Steve McCormack for serious upgrade. Total price is within your budget. If you like speed and detail (I assume you do since you have Virgos), this is a match.