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300b tubes burn in time?
Maybe it wasn't your output tubes that needed replaced?  Have you checked the gain or other tubes?  A worn out 12 series will make the 300b sound flat.  These shouldn't need burn in at all.Also, have you checked your bias? 
Relaxed, musical DAC around 2k used?
Chord Hugo.  Absolutely nothing in common with the Mojo sonically. 
odyssey kismet monpblock
You need to listen before buying.  Well built, distinctive sound, good factory service.  To me, completely opposite sound from my Mac amp, much brighter sound. 
Am I deaf?
You aren't deaf.  I have a Hugo and love it much more than the DAC in my Oppo.  However, I've heard the 2Qute and Mojo and don't necessarily care for their sound.  It is much different than the Hugo.  The 105 does have a pretty good DAC.  My Hugo ... 
So now that Tidal MQA can be decoded on my Android....
My OTG goes from my phone to my DAC.  Works fine 
12V trigger wire
That's a long run for 12 volts.  The voltage may be dropping below the trigger threshold.  Before you pull the new wire, hook it up in the room and see if works.   
So now that Tidal MQA can be decoded on my Android....
Can you use an OTG cable to connect your phone to a DAC? 
Sharing Speakers between two amps
I think Dave is settling on mediocrity.  You end up killing the theater sound by not having a seamless RCL with same amplification.  Also, you end up having an extra component into the 2 channel rig.It's a compromise that I wouldn't be willing to ... 
Transport for Benchmark DAC3 HGC
Yes, the CXC.  It is a nice little and inexpensive. 
Transport for Benchmark DAC3 HGC
cambridge just came out with a transport.  for $450 it really can't be beat. 
Preamp to preamp
it will work fine.  Can't hurt to try it. 
Looking for a particular amp
Most Mac's fit the bill if you like them? 
Chord Hugo power supply help
I totally get Eriks explanation.  However, Chord is finicky and claims that a higher amperage wont help and even may be detrimental.  That is why i was concerned about finding the correct one.  It may be due to the fact that the hugo is battery po... 
Chord Hugo power supply help
RHL bailed me out.  I had 4 but the original one doesnt say Chord on it   he sent me a picture.  Im all set now.  Thanks Everyone. 
Chord Hugo power supply help
RHL that is exactly what i need.  If its easier to just send a photo, please do.  Thanks, Emery  emfoods at yahoo .com