Anyone tried Mullard (1960's Blackburn) 12AU7 or Amperex (Bugle Boy) 12AU7 ?

Thanks JerseyD, I think the wider soundstage is one of biggest advantages to the Burson V6 Vivid with the J2S (the Sparkos is no slouch either) and your impressions generally mirror mine. I would imagine the SS2590 would also be excellent and worth the little extra install steps as shown in...

I'm no EQ expert but this is what I have been using for my RS2e to bump up the bass a little.

I posted my impressions in the Head Gear section for the Burson V6 Vivid Opamp installed the J2S. It was my first full review and I now have new respect for reviewers. It basically looks easier to do than it is LOL...

I have ordered replacement pads from Crutchfield a couple of times with very quick turnaround. https://www.crutchfield.com/shopsearch/grado_replacement_pads.html

I received my J2S with 4499EX & Sparkos 3602 yesterday, 4 weeks to the day I placed my order which was great. Have about 3 hours listing in so it is very early for impressions. So far I believe it to be an excellent DAC, the best I have owned so far (six total) since 1995. I do believe in system...

Lot of info on this thread about pads. Opinions vary, it would be best if you just see what works best for you. I would say this though, 1. Try soaking the original Grado pads in cold water with Dawn dish soap, rinse, gently squeeze dry, then air dry. This should help with comfort...

You will get various opinions on pad swapping, I have used the Geekria pads from Amazon which are decent quality and comfortable, but in my opinion again other's will vary the official Grado pads are the best choice they just sound better to me at the expense of some comfort. I have come full...

That's correct, it is my understanding the only way to play bit perfect is to go to audio settings and set the fixed volume output to on and EQ off. It is probably a good idea after any firmware update to cross check these settings to make sure those settings were kept.

The Pro version has been Roon-ready certified since the June 30th FW update, per their web site. I have been using the Pro in my Roon based system for a couple of months now. https://www.blog.wiimhome.com/post/wiim-pro-is-roon-ready-certified

I use an RS2e with Grado G-pads. I would agree that it responds very nicely to EQ as I use the EQ in Roon software to bump up the bass a little. The only other Grado that I have owned was a 225 with L-pads and tape mod. Some would say that the RS2 and the 225 are sorta of the "sweet spots" in...

I received my first set of Audiophile Ninja Cables last week. Fit and finish are excellent with no microphonics. They are a great value, I think in this price range ($72.95) it is hard to beat. I would definitely consider buying more in the future.

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Hart Audio Cables in very good to excellent condition. Will sell as a set only, Payment by Paypal G&S only and shipping to Cont. USA only. $55.00 price includes shipping and paypal fees. Set includes the following: 1. one 3 foot headphone cable (Hart mini XLR system female with 3.5mm...