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Tube rolling for Aesthetix Io power supply
thanks nkjwas wondering before about cleaning the pins on the NOS and with what, seems you read my mind.  
Tube rolling for Aesthetix Io power supply
Thanks Albert, as always your advice is very much appreciated. Leaving the cover off is not feasible for the reason given and besides I already have a stock of NOS Mullards (xf1s & 2s, with single & double o getters) so I´ll stick with these. 
Aesthetix Io transformer noise
In all fairnessI feel it is important to let all know that I´ve been contacted by Jim White stating his wishes to solve this issue ASAP. 
Aesthetix Io transformer noise
thnx to all.have since contacted dealer and am waiting for response from Aesthetix; hoping to get this resolved asap because aside from the transformer noise and lack of full breakin, the unit already began to sound very promising. 
Audience Au24 SX cables
Also curious about the recent SX line, specially the Low Z MC phono cable. lalitkDo you have the SE in Low Z for MC phono cable in din to RCA ?CheersEnter your text ... 
Setting Gain on Aesthetix IO/Signature
thanks Don & swampwalker for confirmig supposition. probably will begin with 68db setting & go from there. 
Aesthetix IO / Pass XP20, compatible impedences ?
Thnx Al for the valuable info, much appreciated. 
Anyone auditioned the Cardas Clear? I have....
My findings differ from Jallen's.The Clear IMO betters the GR by a substantial margin. In comparison to the Golden Reference the Clear IC has ditched the closed-in top end and sluggeshness in favor speed and extension.Soundstaging was also bettere... 
Pass Labs XA 60.5 to drive Dynaduio C4
I also have C4s driven by Halo JC1s in a large room and current/power is never lacking.I believe rhyno used to have the Halos also, as well as knowing the late great Bob Crump personally. Maybe he could comment on how the Halos contrast with the X... 
Emerald Physics CS3 mates with integrated amp ?
System will likely be sourced by an Olive music server. Amp is Mastersound 220 integrated. 
Advise please - Pre and SS AMP for Dynaudio C4's
I've been using Parasound JC1s for years and recently upgraded pre (Pass X1)to Pass XP20 with good results.The warmer and sweeter sounding Pass XA.5 amps (100.5 and above)also complement the C4s well, although at a higher cost. Still, to my ears I... 
Suggestion of Amplifier for Dynaudio Confidence C4
I've run Parasound Jc-1s for seven years now with C4s. Pass labs XA.5 series also synergizes well with these Dyns, models 100.5 and above. 
Pass X1??
Owned X1 driving JC1s since 2003 and recently purchased XP20 but I prefer to wait for total break-in before making misconstrued judjements.That said and taking into consideration Pass' long standing reputation as makers of great sounding equipment... 
Preamp to match Parasound JC1 monos
Bob Crump was adamant that preamp be balanced, had Pass X1 for many years with JC1s, recently bought XP20, still breaking in but sounding promising. 
Parasound JC-1 power cord recommendations
Using original Shunyata Taipan with good results in lowering noise floor and tightening mid to low bass, imagine higher new models could do even better, but diminishing returns in price-performance ratio should be factored in.