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An EXPERIMENT for those who have never heard differences in cables
DO share the "stuff" millercarbon....we're all ears! 
End of the World system
If we were the only people left on earth, I'd be too busy fishing in all those private e lakes that people have never been able to fish before.  
The peculiarities of a high value, low cost, amp
Hello Listening99:The 225 amp drives 8 ohm and "not-so-difficult" 4ohm loads pretty well, but it would not be considered a high current amp by any means. If your speakers drop down to the 3 ohm area, and are not real efficient or you tend to drive... 
Graphene for audio
Wrapping aluminum foil around the last few inches of your AC cords and connectors does the opposite....makes things forward and harsh. 
The peculiarities of a high value, low cost, amp
If you like the sound of the STA 200 but feel it is struggling a bit with your speakers, then look for a used Job 225. It is almost twice the power, with a bit bigger power supply, and sounds better too. They can be found for around $900 on the us... 
Can you tell me why I didn't like the Reference 3a MM's?
I have spent many years with 3A de Capos, and found that they can be quite magical with the right amplifier. I tried a Pass J2 with them, and was surprised that the J2 did not do anything special with them. I know the J2 and other Pass amps such a... 
Tube tester...anyone own their own?
I've also owned an Amplitrex AT1000 tester for around 10 years now, and have found it to be completely reliable, accurate and easy to use. Yes, it is expensive, but well worth the money if you are a serious tube audio enthusiast. As mentioned abov... 
Try removing your Uptone Audio Regen...
I found the Regen to have positive attributes on the first two DACs I used it on, but it was negative on my third and current DAC. It was certainly component dependent in my system.  
Which Preamp Tube is most consequential: Input or Gain
It all depends on the circuit they are in. Try rolling tubes in each and let your ears decide. 
need help regarding new Ayon spirit iii
I used the exact same tubes in both the Spirit II and III, but found the sound of the Spirit II to be a bit more lively, with a little more detail and transient attack. I was comparing both amps when using the triode mode.The pentode mode does hav... 
need help regarding new Ayon spirit iii
I have owned both an Ayon Spirit II and Spirit III amp for over 10 years now. I bought the new Spirit III, thinking it would be a sonic upgrade from the Spirit II. After comparing both, I found that I actually liked the sound of the Spirit II bett... 
Helmhotz resonators for audiophile at almost no cost and without calculus...
As some have suggested, could you post a picture of one of your actual resonators? Especially of the straw inserted, and how far into the plastic you have it inserted? You posted that you have "only the extremity of the straw at the top", and I am... 
Anticable Cables: what do you like about them thread?
Which of the Speltz cables are you referring to? Speaker cables, interconnects, power cables or USB cables? Be more specific please. 
What are important features in a listening chair
For proper back support, comfort, durability, looks and angle adjustability, it is hard to beat Ekornes Stressless chairs. Yes, they are fairly expensive new, but you can find some nice ones on the used market between $500-$700. As comfortable as ... 
Bypassing preamp in disc player when using integrated amplifiers
Your post is a bit confusing to me in the way it is worded. You stated "My goal is to use only the tube preamp in the integrated amp... and bypass the preamp in the player." For starters, there is no "tube pre-amp" in your integrated PrimaLuna, it...