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Review: Mcalister Audio PP150S Tube amp
But then again, you might want to check with the designer before tube rolling. He might have voiced this amp with the tubes that came with it,maybe? 
Review: Mcalister Audio PP150S Tube amp
Hi Bill. Have you tried some NOS tube rolling in your Mcalister? I would be curious how that would affect the overall sound. 
Tis a sad, sad day...
If you're going with monitors or mini-monitors, for a small place in Hong Kong, go with the Reference 3A Dulcet mini-monitors or the Decapo i monitors. I think you'll be happy with either of these without sacrificing what you had with the Alons. ... 
Tis a sad, sad day...
I'm with Sbank. Stay in the Alon line and upgrade to remain happy. Good luck and best wishes in your move to Hong Kong. 
Zucable's Varial
Warren, I also can't see where Ozzy referred to any interconnects as "tone controls". Since this is your thread, I'll sign off with: Peace, Sherod 
Zucable's Varial
I highly recommend the Von Gaylord VI. If you can afford it, the Chinchilla( I know. Stupid name) There was/is a 2M pair of the VI for sell on Audiogon for a decent price. I also have a lot of experience with the Zu Varial. I sold it many moons a... 
RCA interconnects
Hey Mindmeat, How are those Transcendents doing in your system? I just got me a pair and would like to hear your thoughts. 
Rarest Brands for Sale on 'Gon
I have a pair of the Rauna Tyr II's in my bedroom system and they are fabulous. Extremely lifelike in reproducing music. I'm very happy with this 1986 vintage speaker. 
Clever Little Clock - high-end audio insanity?
I'd like to know roughly how many of these CLC's have been sold, and why aren't more present users jumping into this thread to discuss their thoughts? The majority of actual regular users of the CLC on this thread is what, one? 
Break in for ICs from CDP
Ooh, sorry,Tvad. I wasn't aware that Warrenh had gotten another Cdp. I just read where you put your above question post in the CLC thread and you mentioned something about putting the cork back in the bottle, so,well,... 
Break in for ICs from CDP
Perhaps Tvad meant what ic's did you buy to replace your previous ones. 
How much "bend" are in these inteconnects?
Well,yes, the MAS Black have been discontinued, but I'm not sure if the MAS Grey(silver) replaced them. You'll have to ask Stu about that. All I know is that I compared the Black with the Grey(silver)in my CD Player, and the Black just sounded bet... 
How much "bend" are in these inteconnects?
If you go with the MAS interconnects, ask Stu if he has a pair of the MAS Black. IMHO, I feel that they are the best sounding and most natural compared to the Silver, ESPECIALLY on your CD player. 
RCA interconnects
I agree with Elizabeth. Hand tightened to snug is just right. Never use pliers,etc. to tork it on. You can even over-tighten it with your hands and it can be a nightmare getting them off. I had some AZ interconnects that I over-tightened one time... 
Tubes for Vac Super Avatar ??
It seems that I recall reading that Kevin Hayes "voices" all his amps to the tubes that come with it from the factory. I read a thread, I think in the amp asylum website, where several people replaced the factory tubes with expensive NOS tubes and...