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Another new DAC: Audio Mirror
Vlad has, builds sets of the 5977 tubes to just plug-in for replacement if needed. I actually asked him to send me a pair so I could experiment with other gear that uses 6922’s because of how terrific these mini tubes perform in the DAC. 
GREAT NEWS! The Coda Technology new #16 amplifier will arrive this week
Hey yyzsantabarbara,Without getting into a lot of details, I would be very surprised if you liked the Benchmark AHB2, which you owned before, better then the Coda # 8.  The AHB2 would not be on my list of favorite amplifiers I have seriously liste... 
Another new DAC: Audio Mirror
For my upcoming review for The Stereo Times website I went through extensive tube rolling with excellent NOS tubes to see If the Tubadour III SE performance could be enhanced, not just changed, to a higher level.  Well, Vlad was correct, the DAC p... 
GREAT NEWS! The Coda Technology new #16 amplifier will arrive this week
Hey yyzsantabarbara,You are welcome. Please share after you do some auditioning of these great preamps/amps. I still find it hard to believe two aspects about the Coda gear: 1) That based on build quality and performance how reasonably priced thei... 
GREAT NEWS! The Coda Technology new #16 amplifier will arrive this week
Hey yyzsantabarbara,The # 16 runs warm, not hot, you can comfortably leave your hand on either the top plate or cooling fins.I have great respect for the Luxman m900u its a full/warmish amplifier.  The Coda is far more explosive/dynamic,  is overa... 
GREAT NEWS! The Coda Technology new #16 amplifier will arrive this week
Last night a fellow music lover came over who is familiar with the performance of my system, with his own musical selections, to hear what the Coda # 16 would change in the sonics of this system.About an hour of listening, no talking he was mesmer... 
GREAT NEWS! The Coda Technology new #16 amplifier will arrive this week
Finally, got the # 16 in-house after a lengthy delay caused by bad weather according to UPS that made the delivery four days late.It was definitely worth the wait!  The # 16 takes the already wonderful performance of the # 8 to a higher level of f... 
Another new DAC: Audio Mirror
Just wanted to share that another guest brought over his highly regarded DAC, retails for around 12K to compare to the AM 3 SE.  He was some what shocked how much more musical and engaging the Audio Mirror piece was then his DAC.As grannyring has ... 
MHDT Orchid or Lampizator Amber 3?
Hey Gentlemen,Wanted to share that either on a standard Orchid or modified one, with grannyring's specs, that placing it on Krolo Design Enhansers (foot cone units that cost $250 for a set of three) make significant and easy to hear improvements o... 
MHDT Orchid or Lampizator Amber 3?
Here's some information regarding the above stated questions:1) facten- we have done this dance before- if what I wrote in my review or on this thread does not satisfy what you are looking for, that's your problem and not mine.  I believe that wha... 
MHDT Orchid or Lampizator Amber 3?
Hey facten1,First, the Orchid is extremely well built, uses a great sounding NOS Phillips DAC chip, and costs $1,500 less then the Troubadour.  If there is any objectivity vs. personal taste in this hobby, the Audio Mirror does performs on a highe... 
Another new DAC: Audio Mirror
I want to concur with the conclusions of fellow poster Cal3713 regarding that the AM 3 SE has the most beautiful liquidity and "ease" that allows you to relax into the music.  In the past two weeks I have compared the AM 3 SE to my standard Orchid... 
MHDT Orchid or Lampizator Amber 3?
Hi gentlemen,I have reviewed the Orchid professionally for Six Moons, gave it a rave review, purchased the demo and still think the stock version is a great piece.Just recently a good friend who does high quality modding of his gear, brought over ... 
SIMPLY AMAZING: Coda Technologies 07x Preamplifier
Hey fruitloopsr,I use a full loom of Black Cat Coppertone cables with the Coda gear.  It sounds great and is unbelievable inexpensive compared to what I used to use in my systems.  Besides the 07x, I put on the Stereo Times "Most wanted components... 
GREAT NEWS! The Coda Technology new #16 amplifier will arrive this week
Here's some specific specs on the #16 amplifier.1) Class A operation to 100 watts/ 300 watts A/B into 4 ohms2) Maximum current: 100 amperes per channel3) Power supply: 3KVA  power transformer/ Dual independent rectification and 280,000 of power su...