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Power cords: Kimber Kable Palladium
Interesting post! Which cables are you sampling?  Power cord or IC?    
NOS EL34 becoming extinct
How did you like the sound of the winged Cs?  I hear they are a bit on the brighter side?  
Second streamer in a Roon system. "Digital for analogue brains"
Perfect! Thanks for all of the advice.      
Getting started with Headphone system; what are the basics
Thanks, will take a look!  
Getting started with Headphone system; what are the basics
Currently using Grado Hemp. I plan to upgrade when finances permit.  
Getting started with Headphone system; what are the basics
So, this one was an easy one to complete. Plugged into the microzotl and all is well.    
Phono stages: Hagerman and Sun Valley 1616 possible giant killers
Thanks for everyones' input.  In the end I demoed a Leben RS 30eq and found it perfect for my system.  I think in part it works well with my Leben CS600.  In any event, its a keeper. Appreciate your insights!    
MDHT
Thanks  
Modwright PH9.0 X power source modification
What tube type is the rectifier?  
Phono stages: Hagerman and Sun Valley 1616 possible giant killers
Strong endorsement for sure!  
Phono stages: Hagerman and Sun Valley 1616 possible giant killers
No worries.  Thanks for the clarification! Do you think the Hagerman competes with phono stages in the 3-5 K price range?  
Phono stages: Hagerman and Sun Valley 1616 possible giant killers
Two things: I am pretty sure Kara DeHavilland is happily retired and that she did not make a straight phono stage (unfortunately ). Are the Darlington Labs phono stages "tubey" or warm sounding?  
Hagerman Trumpet MC review
Question for the tube rollers. Do the 12 AX7's need a match quad?  or just a two matched pairs? The 12ax7's are getting a bit pricey  
Gold Note PH-10 vs Manley Chinook
Some reviewers have noted that they could not distinguish the Manley Oasis from a solid state phono stage.  Leads to the question as to whether the Manley gear have the "tube sound" some seek?  
Reliable Dealer for 6CS7 tubes
Just to wrap up this thread; hopefully once and for all. I did locate two reliable online sources for 6CS7 tubes. They are Tubeworld express in Wisconsin and dB tubes in Canada. Just in case anyone else is searching for replacement preamp tubes...