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Question for tube aficionados
atmosphere, What make 5814 would you suggest?  or What to avoid? 
Question for tube aficionados
Thanks for the info.  If the RCA’s don’t work out, I’ll return them and try 5814’s 
Classical Music for Aficionados
For Schumann lovers out there,  there’s a remarkable set of his symphonies on the Audite label, with the great oboist Heinz Holliger as conductor.i have many versions of the symphonies but this is, by far, the best, musically and sonically.  Highl... 
Question for tube aficionados
Schubert,Are you saying that 5814 can be used as a substitute for 12AU7? 
Question for tube aficionados
I ended up ordering a matched pair of 12AU7 RCA Cleartop (side getter) tubes from Brent Jessee, raved about by both Brent Jessee and Joe’s Tube Lore, for $69/pair.Tube Depot is way overpriced.  I’ll have to use my credit on something else. 
Question for tube aficionados
lowrider57,Never mind, There’s only one 12AU7 Blackplate there!My mistake. Sorry for the post 
Question for tube aficionados
lowrider57,There are many RCA Blackplates at various prices on Tube Depot. Do you have a preference? 
Question for tube aficionados
lowrider57,Based on the recommendation at Joes Tube Lore, I’m getting a pair of RCA 12 AU7 in place of the Gold Lions.  According to Joe, they should cost around $5.00. Tube Depot has them for 12x that  price, but it will cost me about the same as... 
Question for tube aficionados
 I will soon have a credit of about $130 from Tube Depot, having already bought but not opened, a complete set of tubes for my preamp.With this, I’m thinking of getting two Gold Lion 12AU 7’s for my line section.This won’t cost me anything extra. ... 
Question for tube aficionados
Thanks to everyone for their suggestions.My speakers are modified Dalquist DQ 20’s.Overall, the system is fairly well balanced.  What could be improved is occasional brightness in the treble, especially in the line stage. Ideally, I’d like to repl... 
Question for tube aficionados
1grabber2,Thank you for your input (also wolf_garcia.)what do do you suggest, knowing what I have now?Gold Lions? 
Question for tube aficionados
wolf_garcia,Can 6SN7GTB‘s be used in place of 12AX7 and 12AU7? 
The ups and downs of tube vs. SS...
Like dorkwad, I have the solid state NuForce Ref 9 V3 monoblocks with new power supplies modified by TDSS, but combined with a vintage Conrad-Johnson PV 11 tube preamp.I agree, the Ref 9’s are pretty amazing especially when coupled with the sweetn... 
Classical Music for Aficionados
Yes, Pogorelich is a great individualist.I saw him in his debut Carnegie Hall recital over twenty years ago.He showed utter disdain for the audience, never cracking a smile and barely acknowledging the presence of the audience.But, what a pianist!... 
Classical Music for Aficionados
Yes it was!But I didn’t ge any because I left early!