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Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes
@shkong78, I think we are probably experiencing some price gouging because of the Russian tube situation.    
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
Mine came in the same display box with sculptured foam.  I thought that was pretty solid packaging.   @bugredmachine, is it possible your tubes somehow made it past QC?  My tubes are dead quiet with the volume up way past the volume I would ever l... 
Preamp Help
A lot of great advice so far.  Sometimes in life,our wants,and our budgets are in great conflict.  Life is full of compromises.    
Linlai 6SN7
@dekay, interesting question about glass thickness and heat. I’m  also curious about this. I never really thought about that,until this thread popped up.   
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
@flisker, I agree with your opinion on the Linlai’s,and the Psvane.  There are so many variables, synergy, how and what we hear, and personal preferences.  In the history of audio, there has never been a “one size fits all” product. That’s one of ... 
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
@bugredmachine, I have no firsthand experience with them. However,the gentleman that recommended the Elites, said he really didn’t care for the non-Elites. I believe he said they they were very lean,no body. But, we all hear differently.  To my ea... 
Linlai 6SN7
The Linlai E 6sn7 are the coolest tubes I own. Thank you @atmasphere for explaining this.    
Qobuz problems with the BluOS app?
I agree about the BluOS app being the issue.  I have been running 3 different versions of nodes for a few years.  As much as I like the product,and the ability to listen to whatever I want,the app is wonky at best. Sometimes no issues,other times,... 
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
@jaymark, let the Linlai burn in for around 100 hours.   
Are Black Ravioli products sold in the US?
@curiousjim, have you tried to contact them through their website?  I have no idea how much shipping would be from Scotland, but it couldn’t be too ridiculous.    
Why is used audio equipment so undesirable?
Like @whipsaw, I have had no issues buying used.  I have built two systems from the used market.   I haven’t had any reliability issues.  I try to stay in the relatively new,used market though.    
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
My Linlai’s came in a “display” box as well.  The contoured foam inside ensures a tight and safe journey.  I know how packages can be handled. I’ve just never seen them stacked like a mountain before. A couple extra bucks is definitely worth the a... 
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
Wow!  I’m a letter carrier. I’ve seen some crazy stuff throughout my career,but nothing like that. WOW  
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
@bugredmachine , Do they have a return policy?  That really stinks!    
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
@invalid,and @bugredmachine, I’m looking forward to your impressions.