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Space Tech Lab super rectifier
After reading up on the Space Tech Lab Super Rectifiers I took the plunge and ordered the Str-104.  Scheduled to arrive next week.  After many emails to the owner Al he was very helpful steering me into the model that best suits my needs.  I neede... 
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
@eddnog be patient with the Linlai E-6SN7’s.  I had a pair and they went through a lot of changes during the first 75-125 hours.  Bass and brightness was a moving target in my experience.  Once they settled in they were a very nice new stock tube.... 
(Jolida) Black Ice Audio Foz SS-X Sound Enhancement
@sgordon1 Good info.  I have owned an SS-X for a few years.  When you say upgraded version is that a custom sent into BI upgrade or is it a newer version of the SS-X?  If newer version how do you identify it has beed upgraded? Also, on the tubes w... 
Those rare albums that are great on first listen.
Also any of David Lindley’s solo El Rayo X offerings  
Those rare albums that are great on first listen.
Fairly recent releases of TheThird Mind and The Third Mind 2.  Psycho guitar just mesmerizing.  
Decware Sarah 300B Amp?
@atmasphere  Budget would be a concern for me….Any PP in the $4000-$5000 price range similar to Sarah?  
IFi Zen Stream connection problem — hardwired from Wi-Fi extender
I owned a Zen Stream for a second system.  Mine was hardwired to a mesh without dropouts but it had random hiccups and it was a pain to set up.  Everytime I used it I had to reconnect the Dac and reset the hardwire connection to get regular volume... 
Decware Sarah 300B Amp?
@oddiofyl does sound a bit towards insanity. When I ordered my amp I was told by Decware it was about a 1 year wait. Thought that’s not too bad I can wait. Well it took over 2 years but I don’t regret it one bit. Fantastic sounding amp to me. Canc... 
Ohm Speakers Status Update
@bondmanp I bought mine used a several months ago and verified they are 2017-18 production.  The switch is on the internal crossover board.  You have to remove the speaker connector plate and pull it carefully out to access the switch.  Evan from ... 
Digital Speaker Balance Control with ROON
Ok was able to locate Muse under the speaker icon.  Found all the cool features.  Thanks for mentioning this or not🤪  
Digital Speaker Balance Control with ROON
News to me …I need to spend some time to get up to speed with Roon.  These features sound good but for some reason I can’t seem to locate these settings.  Can someone clue me in on how to access these features.  I will go on the Roon site as well ... 
Ohm Speakers Status Update
I also have my Ohm Walsh Tall 2000’s set up in a very similar configuration.  1 foot from wall, 6 feet apart with my audio/video cabinet between them and 10 feet from main listening seat.  Set up diagonally off a corner with a single sub in corner... 
Decware Sarah 300B Amp?
Agree that checking out the Decware forum site would be helpful.  A lot of insightful  discussion on tubes as well.  I just received my Decware Torii Jr V2 in Jan after a 26 month wait.  Such a nice sounding amp once you find the right tube synerg... 
Gustard R26 ladder DAC sound signature - comments?
Bought mine used already broken in from an owner who  said it was replaced by a DAC that costs 6X more for a marginal improvement.  It replaced a Black Ice Audio DSD Glass Dac and  IFI Zen Stream combo on a second system.   R26 has much better sou... 
Ohm Speakers Status Update
Since the ‘80’s I was interested in and wondered how these Ohm Walsh Omni speakers sound but could not afford them.  After many years away from this hobby due to other priorities and interests I decided to get back into this hobby 3 years ago.  A ...