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My last Integrated Amp: $5-10,000?
After going through about 10-12 high end integrated amps  have been looking also for my last integrated as I’m getting older and space, $, is getting to be a premium.also tired of trying, testing and changing; so ended up with a couple of choices,... 
cost no object integrated amps
I have heard the Gryphon a while back, sounded really good and very powerful.I have a pair of speakers now that while ruthlessly transparent they do not hide any defect from  your phone electronics.it simply does not forgive any defect little or l... 
V-Cap ODAM: What the Future Sounds Like
Thank you Q for your insights to the fantastic caps, I really appreciate your co parisons to the other products we Are familiar and can relate to. 
More power for better sound at low volumes?
Do you have any local friend or audio buddy who has a good pair of high efficiency speakers and an SET amp?go for a visit, bring a bottle of good red wine though . . .LOL!you will not find better sound at low volume with high power amps, they are ... 
More power for better sound at low volumes?
Hi Rustler, I read some of the answers, some well grounded some out there .. . that's us audiophiles for you.I read somebody even recommending a preamp .. go figureListenning to low levels and wanting to listen and hear good music deals more with ... 
GEC KT88 single-getter vs. triple-getter tubes
After many more 6550 and KT 88's tried and tested I have to go back to my recommendation for the Shuguang made GEKT-88's not the same as the KT88-98 not to be confused.Also the newer Treasure line of Shuguang made tubes are fantastic.I still keep ... 
6SN7 Tung Sol Reissue Mullard 12AX7 any comments?
Hey MAxmad you are right!! I neglected to put in my choices teh TS mouse ears, they sound as good as the TS tall bottles with top getters with more and tighter bass, so if you are a Bass freak like me you will love the tubes in my estimation they ... 
6SN7 Tung Sol Reissue Mullard 12AX7 any comments?
OK Gang after a few years of experimenting much time and re$ources . . . I arive to soem clear conclussions.There si no reissue that will take teh place of a good NOS.Though must confess that Tung-Sol reissue are decent, they're not great nor wond... 
Which cables for McIntosh - B&W system?
If Mac is tubes (cause they also make some decent Solid State stuff . . they're tubes sound better though ) I will recommend a look into a manufacturer called PSC (Pure Silver Connection) out of Aussieland they have a distributor in US I think in ... 
music hall 25.2 DAC mod
I replaced the tube by a Amperex 6922 Gold pins balanced triode sections (very important) since the tube only acts as a buffer after the operational amps sections Burr Brown OPA2134 etc. though the tube alone made a sizeable improvement I am toyin... 
Anybody ever heard of EVI 6922 tubes?
Don't know the ones you refer to but I would imagine hit google and see what happens.The best 6922 for you will greatly depoend upon your individual equipment piece and tastes.buy 4 or 5 different NOS and tuberoll until your ears decide for you.en... 
Review: Comparison of 5751 Tubes Raytheon, Sylvania, and more Tweak
My 2 cents are based on tubes used as drivers for input section on an integrated amp driving 6SN7's with output tubes KT88/6550's also used with CAL Alpha instead of 12AX7'sThe best one for the CAL Alpha is simply the Tungsram ECC83 (12AX7) 100 Mu... 
Review: Comparison of 5751 Tubes Raytheon, Sylvania, and more Tweak
My 2 cents are based on tubes used as drivers for input section on an integrated amp driving 6SN7's with output tubes KT88/6550's also used with CAL Alpha instead of 12AX7'sThe best one for the CAL Alpha is simply the Tungsram ECC83 (12AX7) 100 Mu... 
Review: Monster Cable HTS 3500 Tweak
I have 2 of the Moster HTS5100 (and MK-II respectively)better suited to trreat components AC line, though they're barely OK, I also have a few RSA 1 Hailey 1 Duke, also in hand Exactpower EP15 and SP 15 (balanced power companion to the EP-15,THye ... 
Review: Monster Cable HTS 3500 Tweak
I have 2 of the Moster HTS5100 (and MK-II respectively)better suited to trreat components AC line, though they're barely OK, I also have a few RSA 1 Hailey 1 Duke, also in hand Exactpower EP15 and SP 15 (balanced power companion to the EP-15,THye ...