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GutWire Ultimate Grounding Cable
Mine are 18 gauge I believe.https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/synergistic-grounding-block-and-tweaking-it-3?highlight=sr%2B...Wig 
don sach's custom kt88 tube amp
I listen primarily to solo acoustic instrument to include Cello, Violin, Guitar, Classical and occasionally Jazz and I have never heard better bass in my system than with the Kootenay 120. The Vitus RI-100 didn't produce bass like this and it was ... 
GutWire Ultimate Grounding Cable
@ yoby,Created a pig-tale to connect to the ground on my UG RCA, then screwed the barrel down and soldered a silver ETI banana to the other end and it works perfectly; sounds much better than SR basic banana plug.DAC and Tube Pre are connected wit... 
GutWire Ultimate Grounding Cable
Guy,For those of you who have only 1 Gutwire, recommend trying Synergistic Research Passive Grounding Block. I purchased one from a good friend with upgraded silver wire and it's a dramatic improvement! Using my UG to power the SR and it elevated ... 
don sach's custom kt88 tube amp
I can tell you that Don Sach's equipment is like nothing I have ever heard and is hard to believe that you get this level of sound/build quality at the asking price. I've owned lots of tube equipment, and this is the best I've heard regardless of ... 
which 6sn7 gives the most air??
@ bopperIt's all personal preference and own the tubes mentioned except the Tung-Sol, but the Sylvania VT-231, Sylvania Chrome Dome or Ken-Rad will give you great results at a reasonable price.Also, the Ruby or Golden Voice KT88s are very good whi... 
"Super Rectifier"
@ trejaSo true; mine was in a tube power supply for my ModWright Marantz SA8005 Tube CD Player.Wig 
"Super Rectifier"
I own and have tried all of the tubes mentioned except the Space Tech Labs and the Sophia Electric Aqua 274B blows them all away; this tube sounds like a Dac upgrade...Wig 
SACD/CD player update
With regards to 5AR4s, the Sophia Aqua 274B beat 5-6 NOS Tubes I've tried and by a large margin, it's the most musical and satisfying rectifier I have ever heard...Wig 
What is an excellent power cable?
The Oyaide Black Mamba V2 or Tunami V2 are very good.https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/oyaide-cablesWig 
SW1X Audio Design DAC II Absolute Top Tier Ref NOS DAC
@ david_tenThis is the best sound I have ever heard in my system in combination with Don Sach's DS2 6SN7 Tube Pre-Amp and Don Sach's Kootenay 120 KT88 Tube Amplifier; Simply Amazing!Thanks,Wig 
SW1X Audio Design DAC II Absolute Top Tier Ref NOS DAC
Guys, Received my 1960 NOS Foton Factory 6N6P tube recommended by Dr. Slawa for my SW1X STD DAC II and at the same time upgraded the Rectifier to a Tung-Sol 6X5GT and an already phenomenal DAC is now even better.  The midrange is richer/fuller an... 
R2R Dacs $3K or under
@ tedevang I was considering the Yiggy and Halo but got the tips from a good buddy in England but wanted a DAC that was designed for musicality and wouldn't be obsolete with the latest upgrade... Wanted a Audio Note but now have something even bet... 
R2R Dacs $3K or under
SW1X DAChttps://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/sw1x-audio-design-dac-ii-absolute-top-tier-ref-nos-dacWig 
New TEO Audio ICs, who has them?
@ jayctoyThe Ultra's are more detailed with a lower floor noise.Wig