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Jadis ja-200 vs ja500
i had both ja500 and ja200,  Side by side comparison, Ja200 is a sweeter amps and more organic.   The ja500 is a much powerful amps,  inefficient speakers 86 db and below, will work well.  Both amps are totally different in sound quality and appli... 
Audio Note Neiro PSE schematic with 45 tube versus Wavac ES-300 IITC schematic
@zipost Please educate me, what is (in theory) the effect of having two tubes in parallel?  I know that it will give more power so I can play the music louder to fill a bigger room.  But I don’t need louder.  Different designers has different theo... 
Audio Note Neiro PSE schematic with 45 tube versus Wavac ES-300 IITC schematic
In single ended, i would not use two tubes in push pull config or parallel.  I recommend using single 45 or 2a3.   If wattage is a must then use a single 2a3.   If you have speakers that are efficient then a single 45 would be a better choice.   
Atmasphere mp1 mk3.3 with phono
Bob... thanks for the heads up.  Did you get the resistors upgrades?  I have the v-caps on my preamp, it’s very nice.   
Do my Dynaudio Evidence Temptations require more amp?
bubba12....i recommend a plinius amp for that speakers.   From my experiences with most dynaudio drivers they are current hungry ( the more damping factors the better).   Mac imho doesn’t have the current factors to drive dynaudio drivers.  Happy ... 
Battery Power Supply Yes_ or No_
@alwynlarryv.... your ideas are great, excellent approach and well thought! But it needs to be implemented and executed correctly.Yes.....for sure will be a Big improvement if you can implement both the regulator & battery correctly. I recomme... 
Battery Power Supply Yes_ or No_
noromance.... what is the benefit of strapping a big cap do.  Please advise the logic or benefit of doing this?   
Lyra Atlas SL Cartridge Magnet type??
daveyf.... on the Lyra Atlas SL;  stating diamond coated boron ( per JC) Is that the same as diamond cantilever?   What is the differences between diamond coated vs diamond cantilever?   Also, when they state the cantilever is boron;  solid boron ... 
Lyra Atlas SL Cartridge Magnet type??
Daveyf... thanks for the awesome fast responses!  Really appreciate your advise and opinion; will help me alot in choosing my next cart.  Happy Listening!   
Lyra Atlas SL Cartridge Magnet type??
davef.... can you advise on this matters? Looking to purchase a cart for my next project. 5 carts to pick from the list for my Forsell Ref 2 air tangent turntable. All will work; compliance & phono stage are not an issue.  My phono stage can t... 
Lyra Atlas SL Cartridge Magnet type??
Got an answer back from the manufacture:From Jonathan Carr, designer of all Lyra cartridges:All of our present cartridges use disc-shaped Neodymium 52 magnets. They are disc shaped because my goal is to create an axially symmetrical magnetic field... 
Lyra Atlas SL Cartridge Magnet type??
Intactaudio...  “I am currently in the process of trying the exact same cartridge structure with Alnico 5, Samarium Cobalt and Neo to see what happens.” Can you report back on this matter.  I honestly want to know what the results are and see if o... 
Lyra Atlas SL Cartridge Magnet type??
I was just wondering;  does a particular magnet, type or kind of magnet dictate the sound of the cartridge?   I know that Different kind of magnet will sound different but should a person like myself if looking for a cart, should that be a factor ... 
Lyra Atlas SL Cartridge Magnet type??
daveyf... . Just got off the phone with Excel Audio ( Thanks both for sharing the info ). I just went and looked at the box, it shows the diagram of the actual cartridge.  Correct it’s a neodymium magnet!  It’s a double neodymium front disc & ... 
Damping Materials for Audio Equipments
bdp24... Thanks for the info.  Let me check with Michael Percy Audio.  Really appreciated!