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Most Musical 6NS7 tube for a Preamp?
I've had both the Ultranerve and LTA mk2 ( currently have the Microzotl preamp).The UV has your classic tube sound. The LTA more linear with a touch of tubiness,Read the reviews of each, They are spot on. 
Most Musical 6NS7 tube for a Preamp?
https://www.lineartubeaudio.com/products/mz2mz2-s or even better if you can find a used mZ3If you can stretch your budget a bit https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa244e-linear-tube-audio-microzotl-preamplier-tube What's nice is that all can... 
Better amp or better tubes?
Thank you all for your input. Much appreciated and something to think about.@atmasphere all tubes have been purchased with the last 2 years with moderate use. I think they should be fine@decooney Upgraditis. Too much free time on my hands. I can e... 
Better amp or better tubes?
Hi ChayroRecently done just that. Sold my LTA Microzotl2 for the LTA Preamplifier. VERY happy with that move.So my attention has turned to the amp.Troubled times indeed. We all need a distraction 
Yggdrasil - what next?
I had the yaggy ( Border Patrol Dac prior to that) and although it was very accurate it was too much of a good IMHO.After reading some of the buzz here on the Audio Mirror Tuboudor III SE, I gave it a try. $2500 with 2 week trial period. I love th... 
Guest suddenly takes it upon herself to move my speakers
One Christmas day I watched in horror as my mother-in-law backed into my Martin Logan Aerius and tipped it over.I swear it seemed like I was watching it all unfold in front of me  in slow motion 
Triode Wire Labs interconnects vs Acoustic BBQ? vs Mad Scientist?
TWL and Mad Scientist offers a 30 day trial period, BBQ offers 10 days but I’m sure they’ll extend it if you ask.Order all three and listen for yourself. 
Another new DAC: Audio Mirror
audio123" had Vlad jump out the Fuse(big inprovement)"Do you mean he removed it? 
Business Ethics in the Audio Industry
a couple of scenarios.1) If they had a Freya in stock in April they would have sold it to you. Done.  In May they released the Freya Mk2 . That would have pissed me off but they have no obligation to tell anyone that although it would be a nice th... 
Long Island, NY - Audio Syndrome
@udogYes, they are still active. Members rarely post there except for "Rollo" "Triode Pete" and "Tmazz"I personally attend meetings on occasion.Meeting are usually Friday nights once a month except for the summer.Email "Rollo" for more info 
Another new DAC: Audio Mirror
What more can I say about this DAC that hasn’t been already said?Its a keeper and yes, it did get better over time.Better than my Yggdrasil in my system. If you have a warmish sounding system, the Yaggy may be for you IMHOI’m running Volti horns a... 
Yggdrasil or iFi pro dac
Re: Evo tube DACNever seen so many tubes in a dac before.two 12au7s , two 12ax7s and two 5AR4s.Enjoy! 
Another new DAC: Audio Mirror
Thank you, gentleman 
Another new DAC: Audio Mirror
Re: SR fusecan some please provide the fuse value or link to it?is the fuse located internally?Much appreciated 
Another new DAC: Audio Mirror
@audio123for $750, Vlad will use Dueland caps and Z-foil resistors in the DACHe highly recommended these when I asked if any upgrades were available. I'm sure they can be retrofitted to existing AM 3s