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Illumination
Lak…I didn’t mean to leave out my findings on the ‘Illumination” cable….sorry.it,too is a superb cable that I came very close to keeping. It conveys 90% of what the Apparition does but after trying the upper level I wanted the whole package.hope t... 
Illumination
lak...calloway here. I have about 50 hrs on Rick's 'Apparition' model RCA cable.It is much better,as it should be' then the 'illumination' model.it is still improving almost daily.the music is very engaging and the instrumental tonality is superb.... 
Illumination
With regard to Rick’s new cable line, I have auditioned the lower version and find it to be absolutely superb in keeping with the previous cables Rick has created. I went ahead and purchased the higher level cable and expect that to be delivered a... 
Best 845 tubes on market as of August 2023
I have 2 pair of the Psvane ACME 845s..2 each in both my SET mono blocks and very rarely have to bias mine.i check the bias about every 3 months.I love them.  
What speaker could safely be ordered without hearing it first?
Tidal speakers ....  
PSVANE ACME 300B TUBES
I have both the Psvane Acme 845s x 2 pair and 2 of the Acme 300b tubes….they are great.I also have the new WE 300B from Roseville,Ga.I like thei Acme better…they will get better  
Subwoofer for Tidal Amea (like Focal Sopra)
D audio.. I have Tidal Contrivance Diacera-SE speakers and use REL 212SE subs x 2 with my system. The sound is fabulous. Call Mr. Hunter at REL … great guy… who will help you with your decision. You can probably use one or 2 of their smaller model... 
The 300B World
My SET monoblocks use 300B as the driver tubes. I have used Psvane ACME 300B and the new WE 300 B tubes. the WE tubes are better but you have to let them burn in for about 300 hrs before they reach their best.I use 845 tubes as my output tubes and... 
What was the most impactful addition to your system?
My Chalice Audio 'Grail' SET monoblocks..by far..and I have Tidal Audio Contriva Dicera-SE speakers..  
SET Shootout China VS The USA
Charles..believe you are correct..I have the Psvane ACME 845s ...2 in each SET and WE 300B ..1 each in the SETs as the driver tubes.both are amazing tubes..would not trade my SETs for any other amps..  
Best speakers around $130k?
Tidal speakers……..I’ve heard most of the speakers in that price range and ,imo,they are the best. I have had a Magic dealer in my home who thought my Tidals might be the best he has heard….  
First Sound Preamplifiers Impressions
had a FS top of the line Pre and it was just great.  
Tidal Speakers owners
I have a very good friend who has the G2 Pianos in a room larger than yours and his system sounds great.i have Tidal Contrive Diacera -SE speakers. would never change to another brand.after getting them, if you want more bass, add 2 REL subs....yo... 
LinLai WE 300B or the LinLai Global Elite Permaloy 300B tubes ?
I have two WE300B tubes coming to try vs my Psvane ACME 300b tubes. I have tried Elrogs …Royal Princess and Psvane WE 300 B also. 
The best tube poweramp. . What do you think about ?
My Chalice Audio 'Grail' SET monoblocks are the best amps I have heard. An Audionote Japan dealer said of the original prototypes that they were the 'best amps he had ever heard."..I would not trade them for any other tube amp combo.