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Please help with Spectron Musician Issue.
In all fairness that was an older design. I had a Musician III for many years with no problems. It was one of the best Class D amps out there. 
Coincident Frankenstein mk.2 amps
Thanks for the reply, guys! Looking forward to break-in. Best,Joe 
Copper®Harmony RCA Plug - a new breed
Thanks for the reply! 
Coincident Frankenstein mk.2 amps
I just received my Takatsuki TA-300b tubes. They sound very nice right out of the box. How many hours before they really shine? I also bought the star sound tech. apprentice stands. They added clarity and good separation especially in the treble, ... 
Copper®Harmony RCA Plug - a new breed
Hi Williewonka, Can you tell me if the harmony silver plugs midrange is full sounding with nice tonal density or thinner sounding then harmony copper plugs? 
High-Efficiency Single Driver Speaker System
Tls49 thanks. I'm using the 300b Franks. The First Watt is my backup amp it's very good but, the Franks are better at portraying the emotion and organic feel of live music. 
High-Efficiency Single Driver Speaker System
Hi A-passion I live in Staten Island, NY. If you want to come over for a listen, let me know. Once you go to the dark side there is no going back. ;)Joe 
Dynavector Te Kaitora Rua loading
I have a XX2 mk.2 and prefer it at 100 to 200 ohms. I tried it at the higher settings, but it was to bright. My K&K Audio phonostage gain is set at 68db. 
Zu Druid & Definition Roundup
Hi Jordan, They are both excellent amps for the Druid V's. The J2 is a little more dynamic. Bass goes lower and is tighter, but the Franks bass has more texture. The J2 doesn't quite have the grainless mids and treble of the Franks, but are very g... 
Zu Druid & Definition Roundup
Germanboxers, I'm running my Druid V's and Undertone sub with the Franks and the pairing is excellent! Just a heads up, if you go that route.Joe 
Upgradying Tube Preamp
I agree wholeheartedly with Jmcgrogan2 the preamp is the heart of a system. A preamp can hold back or bring your system to a different level.Of course all things in the chain are important, but without a good preamp your system won't shine.Your pr... 
Clear Day w Solid State, any users and impressions
I have Paul's double shotguns, which replaced my Audioquest Volcano's. They were better in most areas except the lower bass. Paul is a pleasure to deal with. Customer service is first rate!I find going to Paul's higher gauge adds more warmth to th... 
Coincident Frankenstein mk.2 amps
Charles,I bought my Tung-Sol 5u4gb's from Andy at Vintage Tube Services. He is very good and stands behind his tubes.I don't think the Franks can use 5u4g'sJoe 
Seeking Rock&Roll Speakers
+1 for Zu speakers. I have the Druid V's, I mostly listen to jazz but they can definitely rock out and play other genre's equally well. 
Coincident Frankenstein mk.2 amps
It has Charles, just compared to the Pvsane it has the qualities I described and I mentioned organic: wink.Best,Joe