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Preamp Deal of the Century
Cottection, the main unit has all 4 smaller front tubes the same,6C45N-E,I incorrectly thought two were (-L) however they were (-E) rubbed out a little.Thanks,Bill 
Preamp Deal of the Century
In the power supply,2 - 5881/16L6WGL Sovtek1 - 5Z4GT PhillipsMain unit,2 - 6C45N-L - No brand name I could fine but the tube # was in a design that looked like a tube.2 - 6L45N - E - Same company as aboveHope this helps. Pretty sure they are all s... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Just purchased a used Syrah and so love it. Mine is a little different in that in has a three tube power supply just like the Cortese. My question is about a power cord and which tubes, line stage, are most influential on the sound. I would like t... 
ElectrocompanietEMC1 vs. ResolutionAudio Opus21?
I have owned both and now have the Opus. It is better sounding. The only area it lacks compared to the Electro is soundstage size. If you like a huge sound go for the Electro. The Opus beats it in every other area.It sounded best direct into my am... 
what speaker cables would you use?
I own the Merlin VSM's with the Berning 270 and have tried several speaker cables. The best I have found to date - Cardas Golden Cross. These give the music more weight and body. I am very pleased with the Golden Cross. 
Whats up with Merlin?
I have owned the TSM's and they are simply awesome. They need good equipment up front to sound their best. They image like crazy and sound sweet and transparent. Great with Joule and Berning. Use Luminous Audio cables if possible. Cardas stuff wor... 
Anyone ever repaired a smashed dome tweeter?????
That last comment is two funny! You folks are crazy and fun to read. My experience has shown the crease will smoooooth out over time. 
Best Speaker Cables for Merlin VSM-Milenniums
I use Ensemble right now with my VSM's and find them a little thin. I will be trying Luminous Syn. Signature ic's and the Renaissance speaker cable next week. I will let you know. These are said to be great with Merlin's and much less costly the C...