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Question for Merlin VSM/ARS Sonum owners
BTW:I have some Amperex PQ 6922 white label from previous CJ pre - and I will roll with existing tube for sureFor E34L - not sure if I can roll with EL34 or 6CA7 since I have quite a few matched quad from my TAD60Which name brand is best for these... 
Question for Merlin VSM/ARS Sonum owners
Thanks all,An used Fila SE is on its way to my door :-)I'll report backThanksThuan 
Bookshelf speakers with the good bass.
I have a pair of Revel M20 - Awesome bassI heard that new M22 is not as good as old M20BestThuan 
Question for Merlin VSM/ARS Sonum owners
Thanks for response,If you need a sub to cover bottom octet, get a REL Storm III. This is what I have, blend in very well with my VSM.BTW: I have the super BAM which has both RCA and XLR in/output 
Question for Merlin VSM/ARS Sonum owners
If switch to Filarmonia can perform 8/10 of my current set up, then I would consider since I can pocket ~ $3K, less tubes to roll, save 2 rack slots, 1 pair of Cardas GR IC ($500).Need more opinions from ownersThanksThuan 
Which 6922?
If you look for NOS 6922, google on "Joe's Tube Lore"Great info about 6DJ8/6922Good luck 
tube rolling cary sli-80
I just read the SLI-80 manual and want to make a correction!Best to roll is those input tube 6922 - Google Joe's tube Lore - It tells you which one to huntI use Amperex PQ 6922 white label USA made, sound awesomeGood luck 
tube rolling cary sli-80
Best to roll the drive tubes first (6SN7). Some use Pope, or NOS Sylvania, Kenrad 6SN7/VT231 W, WGT, GT, GTA ...Next, roll those retifier tubesI have great result with my SLP-05/CAD120S comboGoogle for info on 6SN7Good luck 
I need help on Cary SLP-05 tube roll ...
I replaced my rectifier tube with Mullard GZ34 Blackburn along with 6SN7s so I can't tell how much this rectifier tube help tuning.Thanks 
I need help on Cary SLP-05 tube roll ...
Thanks,I just received response from Gerald Walsh (Cary) confirm this.Now I need to swap between Kenrad and Sylvania VT-231 in 3&6 to find the bestRegardsThuan 
EL34 in Cary CAD120S bias info needed
Plato,Try to roll EH with re-issued Gold-LionI did mine and it sounds wonderfulThe Cary tech didn't mention 23 screws at the bottomWith Gold-Lion, I don't feel the need to try EL34 
EL34 in Cary CAD120S bias info needed
I just talk to Cary tech. To use EL34s, I must modify the bias resistors (2).Argg! I guess someday when I get tired of KT88's sound, I might give it a try. I have instructions (verbally) if anyone wants to try.Cary tech insists me to try the mod f... 
EL34 in Cary CAD120S bias info needed
Hi all,I'm listening to my CAD120 with EL34 now.One big issue: I can only crank up the bias max 90mAYes, with EL34, bias pot hit the max yield 90mAI send email to Cary regarding this issue - will report back when they responses.I need to break in ... 
Does ATSC QAM mean it has a built in HD tuner ?
Yes, it will pick up HD OTAQAM (quadrature amplitude modulation) is capability to tune from those digital cable feeding(cut&paste)A QAM tuner is a electronic tuning device. The qam tuner is used in digital television sets and other electronic ... 
EL34 in Cary CAD120S bias info needed
Thanks for all responses,Plato, what was wrong with your 120S ?I bought mine 50hrs used - Has transformer hum when turn on.I just roll with KT88 Gold Lion re-issued output tubes, sound much better than stock but not as quiet as stock (has little h...