twoleftears

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Mixed Brand Pre-Amp Power Amp Pairings that Work
Let's face it: a whole lot more combinations are going to work just fine, compared to those that won't.  The one technical issue has already been mentioned: impedance matching.  Beyond that, I suppose you could end up with a bright preamp and a br... 
Class d noise rejection
Why omit the name of the brand of the class D amp?  Was it Aavik or something like that?  
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
@xcool The thing is, that second pic is from the Viva Tubes site.  
Is This the Essence of "The Audiophile Dilemma?
That's why it's called a honeymoon period.  
A first
While fully recognizing the imperatives of domestic constraints, every additional inch that you can ease those speakers out from the wall behind them, the system will sound even better.  
What difference do power cables make?
@steakster Good point! If these are better than OEM 1971 issue, then.................  
Cable curmudgeon
So would a whole bunch of bibs and bobs be a month of sundries?  
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
Does it come down to silkscreening and nothing else?  Or??  
Perimeter Ring Clamps: Yay?, Nay?, Sources??
Scroll down for the post that concerns the ring. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/wayne-s-audio-problems?highlight=wayne  
Turntable sub $4k buy decisions too many.
Avid Diva II SP  
Cable curmudgeon
I find that I listen to recordings involving an instrument I have direct experience with (in this case, clarinet) rather differently.  Generally I find myself listening more "technically" and less emotively.  
Cable Quality vs Customer Service
Moon Audio also specializes in headphone cables. https://www.moon-audio.com/dragon-audio-cables/headphones.html  
12AT7 / 12AU7
Read Jesse's section on the Amperex 7316.  He says it better than I can.  
Focal Sopra, Kanta, Aria
Why restrict yourself to Focal?  You can very likely find something you like better for less money elsewhere.  Why not start with Sonus Faber and Vandersteen?  
12AT7 / 12AU7
+1  They can't be those three things simultaneously.  +1  Best 12AU7's I've encountered are NOS Amperex 7316pq.