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    ? What Jazz Music Selection are you Listening to in the Now? | Analog, Digital ??????

    Weather Report, Black Market. WR and Mahavishnu Orchestra made timeless "fusion."
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    Anyone Compared the New 6550/KT88s out there in their Amps?

    After much research, tearing of hair and gnashing of teeth, I bought a used set of Psvane KT120 tubes for my Cary SLI-80. They were burned in for 150 hrs by Grant Fidelity and around 30 hrs by the original owner. I've put about 20 hrs on them and their biasing so far has been steady. My...
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    Anyone Compared the New 6550/KT88s out there in their Amps?

    Is it your experience that the KT120 is superior to the KT88 even in the magic midrange?
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    Anyone Compared the New 6550/KT88s out there in their Amps?

    The SLI80 will take the 120 but not the 150. Cary has a new SLI100 which was designed around the KT150. I don't know about their other amps.
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    Anyone Compared the New 6550/KT88s out there in their Amps?

    Even though most people seem to prefer the KT88 to the 6550 in the Cary, I've heard that the vintage Tung Sol 6550 is quite good in the amp. Trouble is, they seem to be 900 or more per quad, which is why I'm curious about new production tubes. My SLI-80 won't take the KT150. They've got a...
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    Anyone Compared the New 6550/KT88s out there in their Amps?

    Thanks people! Yeah, it's pretty confusing. Though I have a history with tube gear, I've been solid state for over 10 years. I recently bought a new Cary sli-80 w/Mundorf caps, hexfreds, 2 inputs wired w/kimber, Grayhill switch, and WBT's. Stock tubes were Electro Harmonix and boy did they...
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    Anyone Compared the New 6550/KT88s out there in their Amps?

    Trying to resurrect an old thread here. I'm interested in the current thinking on new production KT88 tubes. Price and availability from trustworthy sellers indicate that NOS are not an option for me. Re-issue Gold Lion are pretty popular on the forums. Many people like the KT120, others say...
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    Are there any "giant-killer" speakers?

    Hello, OP. It's been a while since I was as deep into the high end as I once was. When I was a dealer, I had the opportunity to attend many shows, audition many fine products and even sell some of them. This ended for me in '08 when the business closed and, as I said, I haven't really...
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    Follow-up to "On or Off?"

    I usually listen alone in the dark. When you come out and say it, it does seem a bit strange.
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    ? What Jazz Music Selection are you Listening to in the Now? | Analog, Digital ??????

    Been on Weather Report bender. Zawinul was an inspired pioneer.
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    The World's Most Beautiful Singers

    Rachel Price of Lake Street Dive. Define "stalking."
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    Best Duo/Duet music that you enjoy

    I'm a big fan of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings. They have five discs out and they're all great. Sound pretty good too. Miss Ohio Elvis Presley Blues
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    Usher BE20D xover upgrade via GR Research

    Cool! I expect great things.
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    Nordost vs Nordost 2

    The Norse 2 series has more body than the original. Yet the resolution, speed and clarity are not lost. If anything, the Heimdall 2 is better at everything that the original did well without seeming at all "subtractive." I have a mix of Heimdall 2 and Frey 2 products in my system and I could...
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    Nordost Valhalla 2 Power Cord

    My Frey 2 is an easily noticeable step above my Heimdall 2 cords. Given my experience with Nordost, I expect the V2 would be exhilarating. (Also try it on your power or pre amp). Happy listening!

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