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    WTB : Etracer tube tester

    Ya, just trying out my luck before I give in and get a new one.
    Post by: gurubhai, Jan 4, 2021 in forum: For Sale
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    WTB : Etracer tube tester

    Let me know if someone's done playing with valves !
    Thread by: gurubhai, Jan 4, 2021, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale
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    FS: Woo Audio WA6SE + lots of tubes = $900

    Is that the top getter or bottom getter Tungsol? I prefer the top getter Tungsol by quite a bit.
    Post by: gurubhai, Dec 29, 2020 in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
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    FS: Woo Audio WA6SE + lots of tubes = $900

    Some of the earlier RCAs can be really nice. Otherwise, the brands to look for amongst NOS 5u4g are Tungsol and Kenrad. U52 is what I use but I...
    Post by: gurubhai, Dec 29, 2020 in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
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    Donald North Audio — Owners Thread

    Driver control is not just about damping, you also need adequate power transfer for good control. The high impedance headphones require a lot of...
    Post by: gurubhai, Dec 28, 2020 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    LOL! I meant about the ridiculous pricing!

    LOL! I meant about the ridiculous pricing!
    Profile Post Comment by gurubhai, Dec 27, 2020
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    What's your thoughts on this ?...

    What's your thoughts on this ?...
    Profile Post Comment by gurubhai, Dec 26, 2020
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    Rocking @dBel84 YHD-1 with LG V30+. This is endgame portable rig right here!

    Rocking @dBel84 YHD-1 with LG V30+. This is endgame portable rig right here!
    Status Update by gurubhai, Dec 26, 2020
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    Haven't opened it up yet, but supposedly PCM63 with discrete analogue stage. Built like a tank,...

    Haven't opened it up yet, but supposedly PCM63 with discrete analogue stage. Built like a tank, weighs 9kg!
    Profile Post Comment by gurubhai, Nov 22, 2020
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    Finally got around to hook up the Krell Studio DAC. The soundstage .... Whoa!

    Finally got around to hook up the Krell Studio DAC. The soundstage .... Whoa!
    Status Update by gurubhai, Nov 22, 2020
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    Ha ha Yeah! Would be fun to arrange an amp DBT.

    Ha ha Yeah! Would be fun to arrange an amp DBT.
    Profile Post Comment by gurubhai, Nov 2, 2020
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    @Abhishek Chowdhary : Thanks for dropping Krell Studio DAC personally. Had great fun comparing...

    @Abhishek Chowdhary : Thanks for dropping Krell Studio DAC personally. Had great fun comparing the JOT with the OTL!
    Status Update by gurubhai, Nov 1, 2020
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    @rhythmdevils : I did get the pads you recommended. Even if incomplete, they are still the best...

    @rhythmdevils : I did get the pads you recommended. Even if incomplete, they are still the best T50rp I have heard. It always amazes me how we...
    Profile Post Comment by gurubhai, Oct 29, 2020
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    You might want to try a Yamaha HP-1/YH-1.
    Post by: gurubhai, Aug 27, 2020 in forum: Advice Threads