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Maximize Mini with Roon to match my system -- or new component?
You wise audio maniacs have convinced me… I am Switching course to a dedicated streamer!      What are the recommendations with the following qualities: -Roon Compatible (I use Roon for my Muti-zoned house, and simultaneous playback -Compatib... 
Maximize Mini with Roon to match my system -- or new component?
Thank you all for your feedback... lots to process....   The Singxer SU-6 DDC ($700ish on ebay) is an interesting option... how would this setup compare do you think to spending a 2-3k on a dedicated Roon streamer?    Thanks, Richard  
Duelund RCA Cable Fabricators...?
Thank you I went ahead with the 16 gauge, and i see what you mean…. Much more full bodied!  Had to go with the Perfect Harmony connects, as the ones you recommended were no longer available.    Still burning in, but after a 24 voltage burn they... 
McIntosh mp 100 Phone Preamp Problem.... Blinking Red Power Button
Yes I did try that already, and did again. No effect. The little red led blinks above the standby / on button and that is all... And I put in a ticket with McIntosh directly. Any ideas?  Thanks all, wish me luck. r  
McIntosh mp 100 Phone Preamp Problem.... Blinking Red Power Button
I thought that might have been the case as well, somehow I caused a short switching interconnects?  But I am surprised that that could have happened with gear like this...   I bought it used from my brother in law... can I still contact McIntos... 
Gold Lion KT77 tubes for Primaluna Amp - a few questions
Question, i am running the KT77 Gold Lions. The Prima Luna amp has a switch, between KT88 and EL34. Which should the switch be set to?   Thanks, Richard  
Tubes for Primaluna DiaLogue Premium HP
Hi, So I have switched between the bugle boys and the new mullards in the gain tube socket, and I was surprised that the mullards initially sounded to me clearer and more present.   would the older bugle boys require some time to break in?    
Tubes for Primaluna DiaLogue Premium HP
Thank you all for the colorful and insightful comments…,   I am trying gold lion kt 77’s for the power tubes, bugle boys for the gain tubes….    question: which are the “signal tubes”?    I may experiment with new mullards or tung sol military... 
Tubes for Primaluna DiaLogue Premium HP
Just curious, how are these preamp tubes:   Genalex - Gold Lion | Tubes ECC82 / B749   i don’t heat them in the context of this amp very much…    thanks again, Richard   
Gold Lion KT77 tubes for Primaluna Amp - a few questions
New Matched Pair (2) Mullard 12AU7 / ECC82 Reissue Vacuum Tubes   and    New Matched Quad (4) Genalex KT77 Reissue Vacuum Tubes   is this right? thanks!  
Gold Lion KT77 tubes for Primaluna Amp - a few questions
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Tubes for Primaluna DiaLogue Premium HP
That’s a great tip….   So which should I experiment with first? Sublime, super wide sound stage, dripping golden. Midrange…. Vocals… acoustics… jaw dropping…   is there such a tube for me?   thanks, r.  
Tubes for Primaluna DiaLogue Premium HP
Hello,   Interesting. But I can't find the tube on Viva Tubes's website. What is "KR"? I can find the Brimars in general, are these the ones you speak of?    https://www.vivatubes.com/tests-nos-date-matched-quad-4-brimar-england-cv1947-6l6g-bl... 
Gold Lion KT77 tubes for Primaluna Amp - a few questions
How do you think the Golden Lion KT77's compare with the KT120's which I currently have in my PrimaLuna?   Thank you for any suggestions.... tube rolling is a rabbit hole for me... a new one...   r.  
Gold Lion KT77 tubes for Primaluna Amp - a few questions
Hello,   I am thinking of upgrading my tubes on my PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium HP.  It already has The stock Prima Luna 12au7 preamp tubes and the 8 kt120’s.  I am thinking of upgrading the 6 preamp tubes to Gold Lion ECC82 / B749 / 12AU7.  ...