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Wadia being sold for a third of it's retail
May simply be that they are not carrying the brand "anymore"  and hence moving the piece.  Wadia is not on the list of brands they carry 
Denafrips Terminator reliability?
Have you listened to the Aqua La Voce S3 ? I bought one a couple of months ago , have around 300 hours on it , really nice sounding. (mfg suggested break-in period is 200-300 hours) 
Need recommendations on stand mount speakers
@kenjit " But are they custom tuned to your ears? Because if they are not, they will be like buyIng a pair of shoes in the wrong size"And yet you started a thread the other day asking for recommendations for warm sounding standmounts that you wan... 
MHDT Orchid or Lampizator Amber 3?
@lampizatorna I'll send you a pm for further clarity for myself  
MHDT Orchid or Lampizator Amber 3?
Well, I have 2 DACs - Modwright and Aqua and the cases have several  hex screws on the casing itself to make it easy to remove; the Amber looks like the screws are only on the faceplate. So if I follow you  if a tube goes bad while the unit is und... 
MHDT Orchid or Lampizator Amber 3?
@lampizatorna Rob, from the pictures of the Amber 3 it looks like the case is a sealed enclosure, what is involved with changing the tubes either due to tube failure or desire to tube roll? Does the unit have to be shipped somewhere for service?  
Russian Tubes or Old "American" Tubes (built where ever)?
Also recommend Brent Jessee 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Joe Bonamassa - Blues Deluxe  
Whats playing on your system today?
Joe Bonamassa - Blues Deluxe 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Altered Five Blues Band - Ten Thousand WattsThe Dirty MAC Blues Band - Victory Bar  
Whats playing on your system today?
Altered Five Blues Band - Ten Thousand WattsThe Dirty MAC Blues Band - Victory Bar 
6SN7 variants circa 2019 - tone, longevity, reliability, value
I used the Black Treasure CV 181s - very nice full sound but lasted probably about 1/2 the hours they should have. Presently using Sophia Electric 6SN7 , easily as good sounding as the Black Treasures, no issues. My favorite NOS is Sylanvia 
MHDT Orchid or Lampizator Amber 3?
Thank you 
MHDT Orchid or Lampizator Amber 3?
@gestalt What's the turnaround time on getting an Amber? 
enjoy the music: how listening bars have hit the right note
There's a couple of them in NYC and out in LA/Oakland; not sure if there are any others.