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Anybody own Audio Experience Symphonies?
Topvideo, Let me know how well they worked in your system...Rkt008 
Anybody own Audio Experience Symphonies?
Thats the one! 
Anybody own Audio Experience Symphonies?
Following my previous remarks I would like to add that anyone owning this Pre-Amp should replace the stock tubes with the New Groove Tube 12ax7M. Its a clone of the classic Mullard British tube. The sound will amaze you especially if you like rich... 
Anybody own Audio Experience Symphonies?
This is the best kept secret in the audio world. I bought the Symphonies + Pre-amp from a audiogon member. I retubed it with some 5751 tubes and I was shocked at how glorious the sound was. Rich,mellow,deep-deep soundstage, beautifully detailed. T... 
Jolida JD100. How good is it?
Can the 12au7 be used in a slot for 12ax7? I dont think so. 
Jolida JD100. How good is it?
The trouble with recommendations is that one should hear the Sylvania Blackplates first to familarize yourself with its "sound" and qualities before offering up its replacement. I bought my Jolida form Bill Baker but I dont know if he has heard th... 
Jolida JD100. How good is it?
If you find a substitute let us know. I am trying to track down another pair for backup. 
Jolida JD100. How good is it?
I wish I was joking. I was perfectly happy with the chinese stock tubes until I heard the Sylvania Blackplates. This tube has it all! Its smooth ,detailed,very liquid,the sounstage is huge! The RCA and the greyplates had some of these qualities bu... 
Jolida JD100. How good is it?
My Sylvania 5751 Triple mica blackplates have finally arrived and have been cooking in my system for about 8 hours.Now this is more like it! Much better than the Sylvania grey plates or the RCA. I am wondering if the grey plates and the RCA were w... 
Jolida JD100. How good is it?
My take on the Sylvania Grey plates,RCA etc. First I should state that none of these have been burned in properly (including my JD-100 player)and that as you all know has a great effect on the sound. The Sylvania 5751's grey plates sound very tran... 
Jolida JD100. How good is it?
Actually I paid 80.00 but they are not Gold Brand with the gold pins.. 
Jolida JD100. How good is it?
Muralman1 Thanks! I will consider the stage if and when I can find a pair in great shape. I have been checking audiogon and there hasnt been any for sale. Eventually something will show up. Still waiting for my Sylvania's to show up. 
Jolida JD100. How good is it?
When Im ready to upgrade to different speakers I imagine I will find a way to land some. Not sure if I want to accept their bottow of the line though as good as they might be. The ones just up from the stage is where I will set my sights. I have b... 
Jolida JD100. How good is it?
Allegro, Thanks for the feed. Classical Music is probably the true test for a speaker. There is tremendous demand on the speaker to get so many different lines and instruments correctly. A literal smorgasboard of sounds and harmonies. I did fing s... 
Jolida JD100. How good is it?
Muralman1, You flatter me! An investigator by trade? That gave me a good laugh. Im just a crazed obsessive music lover that insists on getting the sound I want just like the rest of you guys! Actually Im a well known Artist (painter) in my state. ...