xti16

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12ax7 vs 5751
meantime, the sound is still improving on my system so i guess the brimars are still breaking in as they are nos tubes. i still can`t get over the huge difference they`ve made in my system. i`ll update next when the tubes i`ve ordered arrive. the ... 
Best investment for upgrade a RB-1090 or MC300
My vote would be for a better amp and forget about a receiver for those speakers. Then again when the upgrade budget is available again go for a source. Last should cables. I say that because when I had a Bryston B100sst and I tried different sour... 
What makes a speaker too big for a given room?
Stanwal is right on. I own Dyn C1's (monitor) with a sub but there was a day when I wanted the C2's (floorstander) more for its looks and the added bass that I heard at my dealer. He loaned me a pair for just over a week. At first I loved them but... 
Speaker recommendation
MSRP for the new C1 MKII is $7500 and $8500 for the signatures plus stands. Original preowned C1's typically get around $4000 depending on finish and stands. 
Subwoofwer for Dynaudio
I have a Rel B3 that is 6 years old without any problems. Blends in well with my C1's. 
Speaker Burn In?
Polk432 - I understand what you are saying an have a good point but there is some gear that requires a longer break-in when purchasing new. If you consider 600 hr burn in that would only be 25 days running at 24/7. I know 24/7 is not an option for... 
Speaker Burn In?
01-01-12: Polk432You may as well just play them. Always make the dealer burn them in first so you can hear them at their best, otherwise they probably already do, and the dealer made an easy sale. There is too much bullshit regarding speaker and w... 
who makes the best kt88 tube
In my opinion the EAT KT88 Diamonds. I haven't tried the Treasure Z's or Psvane. The original GL Gec and Genelex are indeed hard to find and when you do the price is the same or higher than the EAT's.Here is a pairhttp://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/c... 
looking for advice on bookshelf speakers
Timrhu I've never listened to the focus line because the day I heard the C1's that was exactly the sound I wanted and I didn't want to price justify anything. It was a matter of coming up with the $$$$$$$$$$'s. Got them about 3 weeks later. Anyhow... 
Speaker cables for Dynaudio C-1's
Whats wrong with the AZ Satori's? 
looking for advice on bookshelf speakers
I really like the mids and bass response of the paradigms. A new pair of silk tweete are around $90 from partsexpress. That would be a huge money saver if they are compatible.Well that may work but I really doubt it. I say that because crossovers ... 
Long interconnect cables
I would consider 4ft to be short. I would be shocked if you were to hear a difference. 
What did you get for Christmas?
I got myself a pair of NOS A2900/CV6091 for my integrated 
What ecc82 for preamp
This is a clickable linkhttp://www.audiotubes.com/12au7.htm 
What ecc82 for preamp
Here is another site with an opinion about how they sound.http://www.audiotubes.com/12au7.htm