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mint best tractor gone?
So coming back around.....Gone or not ??    
1975 New Reflektor 6n23p SWGP or Siemens/Amperex/Telefunken Cca?
Got a pair of 1975 date code Voskhod 6N23P`s today. They are warming up and playing at a low volume in my phono stage right now. Will be interesting to hear how they compare to the Reflectors.    
Curious Why Benz Micro Slid Into Obscurity
Is the Gullwing really just an LP-S without the wood body ?    
1975 New Reflektor 6n23p SWGP or Siemens/Amperex/Telefunken Cca?
@tksteingraber Thanks for that. I`ll look for date codes and testing. I want to compare them to the Reflector 6h23p-eb`s that are in there now. Steve  
1975 New Reflektor 6n23p SWGP or Siemens/Amperex/Telefunken Cca?
Anybody ??  
1975 New Reflektor 6n23p SWGP or Siemens/Amperex/Telefunken Cca?
With all the Voskhod 6N23Ps around, priced anywhere from $8.00 on up, how do you choose which to buy (not looking for HG versions)  ?? Does it make a difference if they will be going into a phono stage vs say an amp or preamp ? Just want to try ... 
Modwright PH 9.0X Tube Rolling Question
@pistha It`s amazing that one tube does makes that much difference. Well worth the investment of both upgrades but changing out that Sovtek tube to a vintage type 5AR4 is transformative 👍  
Silver v Copper wire phono cable
Thanks for the quick reply, definitely a continuous run for sure.  
Silver v Copper wire phono cable
@jw944ts  Any thoughts to share on your choice of wire ? I ask because I`m looking to have my Rega P10 tonearm rewired. The Audio Note silver wire with the AN silver tags looks like a good choice, but I`m still researching.   
Modwright PH 9.0X Tube Rolling Question
@pistha  All I did was roll the tube in so that it didn`t lean one way or the other. I wouldn`t worry about it one bit. Did you listen first to the Sovtek ? Just curious   
Modwright PH 9.0X Tube Rolling Question
Dan has two that are his top picks, an NOS GZ34 or 5R4GY  The NOS GZ34`s are pretty steep $$$    
Modwright PH 9.0X Tube Rolling Question
    @travisg :"I’m using the Sophia Aqua II 274B rectifier. Sounds pretty good. Wondering if I should try the Philips 5R4GYS?" YES !  
Modwright PH 9.0X Tube Rolling Question
@blisshifi  "I'm glad the tube arrived safely for you and that you are enjoying it. Remember, it was my last one, and a spare, so I wouldn't be surprised if it sounds even better after 100 hours" Thanks again, and yep I`m sure it will get bette... 
Modwright PH 9.0X Tube Rolling Question
Swapped out the Sovtek 5AR4 for a Philips 5R4GYS (Thanks Juan !!👍)   The change was immediately noticeable, so much better all around... ALL AROUND ! More definition across the board, bass notes caught my attention right off. More edge to the s... 
Modwright PH 9.0X Tube Rolling Question
@lula It` doesn`t add too much tube sound is what I meant. It sounds great and it`s way far from being broke in.  I`m certain it will get better with more time on it.