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Help with tube choice
+100% on Bugle Boy’s best sound for the $.  Gold pin 6922 also a good choice but a jump in price.  Owned both and sounded excellent in my DAC.  I would recommend the Russian 6922 equivalent 6n23h.  They sound even better on my DAC.  Compare them t... 
Puron Plug-In AC Power Conditioner; Impressions 😁
@jayctoy I tried Q45t on one Puron and compared to another one without and on my system I could not distinguish a SQ difference. Maybe your system will be different. Good luck with it and let us know if you hear a difference. Cheers!  
Aggrivated tinnitus from speakers?
Have you tried using quality sound filtering earplugs.  I have used Alpine Cleartone ear protection plugs when attending concerts etc. takes the edge off.  Available on amazon.   
Puron Plug-In AC Power Conditioner; Impressions 😁
@jayctoy I have a HFC MC-1 Pro hooked up with 2 purons and play well together. Sounds best with all together on the same line. I have 1 puron in my conditioner and the others in the duplex.    
Puron Plug-In AC Power Conditioner; Impressions 😁
Mark’s products and his partners are fantastic.  Great products for reasonable if not low prices for their product performance. Super nice and trusted guy as well.   I am a very happy customer of 4- Purons, 2- Core Ground Zeros, Swiss fuse box and... 
Supratek Owners Thread
@rms456 not sure what rectifier make came stock but I would suggest you try a few different rectifiers. They do sound different and can enhance the SQ and last many years. My list that I have used on my system in order of my preference. Sylvania ... 
Was just Listening to Dan Fogelberg...
Can’t come up with recent artists…check out Michael Stanley, Live in Tangiers LP is a favorite. Also see list for others in ‘70-80’s Jackson Browne Richie Furay Firefall America Al Stewart Gerry Rafferty Pure Prairie League Christopher Cro... 
Anyone else using slugs instead of fuses? Comments on metals used and sound please
@rx8man 🤔 What do you think about 925 Sterling?  92.5% vs your coin silver 90% silver/copper.  5mm x100mm at $40 for 5 fuses.  Ughhh will it end! I do like both the 100% Silver and the Gold immersion slug that came with the SFB. Subtle different f... 
Supratek Owners Thread
@jslateiv many thanks for the excellent explanation.  All good…the Cab only makes noise using the remote.  
Tidal or Qobuz
Sad to say but if you really value library content and HiRes you need both…  
Any other Pipe And Slippers Audiophiles out there?
That’s just like my Grand Dad…I really appreciate this thread making me feel young hanging out with my parents gen🤣  
what should I get to replace what I am planning to try
@freediver +100%. 🤣LMAO!,  
Supratek Owners Thread
@rms456 excellent to hear about your new arrival🤣. Once it breaks in and if you have an interest in upgrading your tubes I have several suggestions that made a definite improvement. I have rolled many 6sn7’s, 6f8g’s , 6l6’s as well as 5V rectifier... 
Supratek Owners Thread
@jslateiv question for you on my 6 month old Cab volume control.  Whenever I use the remote volume up or down I get a crackling  sound. If I turn the volume knob up and down a few times it goes away but returns next time it’s turned on.  Should th... 
Tidal or Qobuz
Recently switched from Tidal to Qobuz after Tidal shut down their discounted annual subscription.  Can’t distinguish a real sound difference between them…both are great.  I do miss Tidal’s much better music selection in Blues, Folk, Bluegrass, Roc...