How is it ? that a tuner smokes the table ???

Thanks, Jimpcn!
(2005 does look like a good year for the audio journal, though.)

By the way, Jimpcn, I did take another look just now at your earlier posts. I see where I was misled. At one point, 3-05-2009 I believe, you said that you and your friends have more than $10k invested in turntables. And you repeatedly mention how the 109 blows away turntables.

I misunderstood. Thanks for pointing out how your pre-amp is line-stage only.

I am still very curious about it using a 6080 tube. It is an indirectly heated dual triode. I think it was originally used in power supply or rectifier circuits. I could be wrong, though. But, how is it used in your pre-amp circuit? As the line level amplifier, one triode section per channel? If so, is there any cross-talk?

Hard to believe but I am inclined to agree. Somewhat. Directly streamed live performances are really sound great than if it were recorded and played back at the radio station. Listen to for example, the LA NPR station 89.9 FM. (not 89.3 FM in this time slot) weekdays at lunch time (~11.30-12.30 or so). Live performances sound soooo different than recorded broadcast music. Tells you there is more lost in recorded medium than broadcast thru airwaves. And this is just in car listening comparison. If you had top notch tuner, it is highly believable. I don't know why but it does sound great.

Nithepill, thanks

I am not lossing my mind ??? haha

Bicycle_man the 6080 is a dual triode, but both units are used per channel !

So for a stereo pair, two 6080 tubes are required; one per channel so cross chalk is not an issue.
It uses EL34 as CCS to regulate the plate voltage, Kool.

Since you sound serious, give me your mailing address and
I'll send you a copy of this article/schematic.

It's by Mr. Pete Millett, I have no idea who he is, but sounds to me, he really know his tube stuff !!! and is probably the most knowledgeable tube guy I have ever come across.

But as I warned, before, EXTREMELY microphonic, precautions
must be implemented, like floating sockets or boards, but the pain is well worth it.