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    I2S cable recommendation?

    This is excellent news - i compared the Argentus vs. the RAL. The argentus had more body and punch, but lacked the detail and air of the RAL. The new TOTL Tubulus sounds like the perfect combo between the two.
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    Bakoon Amp-41R and 51R integrated amps using SATRI circuit

    Anymore thoughts from anyone on the Bakoon 13R ? Definitely something I'm interested in. I've got the UL and MicroZOTL preamp right now and at one point I agreed that they sounded a bit "drunk" next to a good, clean as amp. After a few tube changes they are sublime. Both benefited greatly from...
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    I2S cable recommendation?

    If I had to pick, the RAL is the winner. The lack of reverb/air/trails around instruments on the Tubulus was a deal breaker for me. I can live with quieter, albeit ultra clean bass, on the RAL in exchange for top notch detail. Unless your system is already too lean/quick and needs some body, I...
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    I2S cable recommendation?

    I can recommend both RAL and Tubulus. See my post above. RAL for more detail, Tubulus for more bottom end and fullness. I actually didn't have too many issues with the RAL delivery .. took him a few days longer to ship than he had said. (Tip .. when asking for an update email .. tell him...
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    I2S cable recommendation?

    Totally agree - fantastic company to deal with
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    I2S cable recommendation?

    Im on the same quest. The rest of my cables are OCC Silver from Audiosensibility and I absolutely love them. Unfortunately he doesn't offer an HDMI using OCC Silver. I'm using a SOTM unit into a SU-1 then HDMI out into the Rockna Wavedream SE. I've got both the RAL and Tubulus Argentus on hand...

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