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new Triode Wire Labs rave review at StereoTimes
Has anyone compared TWL Ten Plus with Cardas Golden Reference? 
Cardas Clear vs Furutech Lineflux
What are you missing with the Golden Cross? 
Lessloss DFPC Signature VS Sablon Gran Carona
Hi CfluxaHow did the robusto trounce the Cardas Golden Reference? In what ways was it better? I am using a Golden Reference to a CD transport and am considering a Robusto.Thanks 
Warm Power Cord For Micromega Solo
Has anyone compared Sablon Robusto to Cardas Golden Reference or Golden Cross? 
Best Krell amp for a 15amp wall outlet.
HiRminsf, any feedback on the effects of a dedicated wall outlet? 
Best Krell amp for a 15amp wall outlet.
What does a dedicated 15 amp wall outlet do for a FPB 200c in terms of the highs, mids and lows? 
Piano Notes On Harbeth SHL 5
As the OP, I am pleasantly surprised that this post has lasted for so long. I passed on the SHL 5's for the reasons I mentioned, which seem to be shared by Rgs92. So which speaker has the best of both worlds? To paraphrase Ryder, bass(and lower mi... 
Dynaudio Confidence II and Signature - Differences
I was of the understanding that the drivers are different and the signatures carry a longer warranty period. Are you moving away from your Harbeth SHL 5's? 
Cary SLP 03
I also bought an 05 after auditioning an 03. The 03 wasn't offensive, just wasn't impressive though. I wouldn't call the 05 a lush preamp either. 
Piano Notes On Harbeth SHL 5
HiThanks for the replies so far.The recording is of the Keith Jarrett Trio on "Up For It" - Live in Juan-les-Pins. I looked at the liner notes to see what piano it was ;) - they sometimes say but not the case here. They did mention that there was ... 
Replacing The Stock EH 6SN7 Tubes For Cary SLP 05
HiJust an update.I have tried using the RCA 6SN7 GT Grey Glass in the balanced input buffer positions with a quad of the stock EH in the positive and negative, left and right gain positions. This made the treble warmer and filled out the midrange ... 
Replacing The Stock EH 6SN7 Tubes For Cary SLP 05
Thanks Rodman,Do I stick to the +/- 5% tolerance level in tube strength test levels for tubes that are manufactured around the same period? In other words, if I follow this, can I purchase loose tubes and then match them and adjust for imbalances ... 
Replacing The Stock EH 6SN7 Tubes For Cary SLP 05
Thanks for all the feedback so far.Do preamp tubes need to be matched pairs? I keep getting conflicting opinions on this. Cary says yes but many others say only power tubes need matching. 
Replacing The Stock EH 6SN7 Tubes For Cary SLP 05
Thanks for the replies. The post truncated before I cpould write my shortlist which is as follows.After reading numerous online guides (including the reference one on Head Fi) I have a shortlist as follows (with my read impressions in brackets):1.... 
Dyn Contour S3.4 vs. SF Cremona M or VA The Kiss
Thanks for the feedback.I agree with the overblown lows on the Dyn Contour S3.4. It has very punchy and low bass especially when driven by Krells. I find the mid range to be a smidgen warm over neutral but it is the treble I find neutral especiall...