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Jolida JD100 stock v. modded
Well I thought the stock tubes sounded a little to solid state if you know what I mean.  I first tried a pair of GE 5751 black plates.  Those were a great improvement over the stock tubes.  A local guy had the Sylvanias so I gave them a try.  They... 
Jolida JD100 stock v. modded
I have a stock JD100.Sylvania 5751WA triple mica black plates JHS gold print and JPS labs the digital power cord.  I heard a nice improvement when I changed from the stock tubes.  I think this CDP does a great job, I've had it for 10 years and hav... 
What is the best 6SN7 driver tube?
I too have tried many 6sn7 tubes over the years.  My Rogue Metis Magnum pre-amp takes a pair of these tubes.  Currently I'm using Sylvania 6sn7w short bottle black base.  Out of all the tubes I've tried these are my favorite besides the metal base... 
your first system-
Late 80's.  Polk audio 5b speakers, Realistic tape deck and Kenwood receiver.  I quickly realized the speakers didn't sound as good as they did in the store, so I saved up and replaced the Kenwood with an NAD 3140 int. amp.   Now that's more like ... 
Considering the Parasound A23+ amplifier
I would try some different 6sn7 tubes in your preamp first.  I have found a great variation in sound in those tubes.  My Rogue Metis pre uses those tubes and I have tried around 20 different pairs before I found a pair I really love. You could sta... 
Rogue Audio Metis Magnum upgrade.
Hey guys. Yes I got the Metis upgraded to magnum status. It took about a month from sending it there to getting it back. They even sent it back in a new box. I did take before and after pics if the inside, but I’m not sure how to post the pics her... 
Looking for speaker wire (bi-wired) suggestions for two types of speakers
I just replaced my MIT AVT-1 bi-wire with JPS labs Ultra conductor 2 bi-wire.  The noise floor dropped and the bass response improved.  The bass seems to go a little deeper and the individual notes are more apparent.  I've had the MIT cables for o... 
Upscale Audio and Primaluna
"These are very hard times in new audio sales. The fallout from this latest economic crunch has dampened the audio market."Well Kevin must be doing OK.  I see he posted a wanted ad in Excellence magazine for a Porsche GT3.  I have talked to him on... 
Uber expensive repair at United Radio
I called them this spring to take a look at my McCormick DNA-125.  They wouldn't touch it.  All the techs around here ( Hionfi, Sig Sound) besides them had at least a 8 week back log.  I called Audio classics in Binghamton, they wouldn't work on i... 
Your tube preamp and ss amp thread
Rogue Audio Metis Magnum preamp/McCormack DNA-125 power amp. 
Headphone amp connection
Mike,Yes that does make sense.  It is a perfect world because my preamp does have a fixed output.  Unfortunately the head phone amp will be located on the same rack as the rest of my equipment.  Looks like I will have to go old school and get up t... 
Headphone amp connection
Well after reading what I wrote let me make a correction.  Going from preamp fixed output would not give me remote preamp volume control.  It would give me source selection though.  I guess I could use the variable preamp out and then have remote ... 
Rogue Audio Metis Magnum upgrade.
Well I sent my pre amp off to Rogue to get the magnum upgrade.  I took before pics of the inside, to see what is changed when I get it back.  I will post an update after I have a chance to listen to it for a while when it comes back. 
Rogue Audio Metis Magnum upgrade.
Yes I have talked to them thru email.  This is what they told me.We do still offer the Magnum Upgrade for the Metis. This upgrade will improve dynamics and detail, while providing a larger soundstage and better transparency. This upgrade is $450 +... 
Rogue Audio Metis Magnum upgrade.
Well by the responses I have received so far I can understand why I couldn't find much on the web.  Has anyone gone from any base Rogue equipment up to the same equipment in Magnum form?  I guess I'm just wondering if the improvement is worth the ...