AKG K812 [w/Arctic Cables DEFINE hpc]<--Violectric V222 [w/Marigo Audio Lab ceramic isolation cones/bases]<--NeoTech NES(Y)-3002 RCA . . . <--Mojo Audio Mystique v.1 [w/Synergistic Research MiG Isolation Footers @ "Ambient" configuration] . . . <--Lenovo G50 (LAN)|Apple Music: [SONY 1991]

@headstef makes a good point. I have the Neumann NDH-30 [$649 USD MSRP], too, with Fog City Audio Mogami re-cable. . . . and as a matter of taste I must admit that I prefer the superior openness, imaging and "studio" neutrality of the Neumann. By comparison, the Clear OG [$990 USD MSRP]--as good...

Focal Clear OG [w/NeoTech solid core UPOCC 4x 28AWG Ag + 4x 24AWG Cu hpc, Oratory 1990 EQ]<--Violectric V222 [w/Marigo Audio Lab ceramic isolation cones/bases]<--NeoTech NES(Y)-3002 RCA . . . <--Mojo Audio Mystique v.1 [w/Synergistic Research MiG Isolation Footers@"Ambient" configuration] . . ...

The EQUI=CORE 600 is due to arrive tomorrow. Am looking forward to swapping out the PowerVar and Tripplite conditioners I currently have in place and (hopefully) hearing an improvement with the advent of the Core Power device.

Just hooked up the Clear OG [w/NeoTech UPOCC hybrid hpc and Oratory 1990 EQ. They sound excellent: "clear", dynamic, tonally brilliant and balanced--especially with the Violectric V222 [this amp, like no other I have tried so far, really wakes up the Clear]. Bass response isn't too shabby...

The Pangea Audio Premier SE Ethernet cables arrived this morning. I ran one of the cables from power adapter 2 [w/iFi LAN filter] to computer, listened, then ran the other cable from modem to router [w/iFi LAN filter] and listened again. There was a marginal uptick in clarity after replacing...

I, too, have owned both and ultimately opted for the [overall frequency balance. neutrality and treble extension/"airiness" of the] OG. The MG, to my ears, sounded a bit dark, with more emphasis in the midrange. However, the MG's bass extension and bass definition bettered those of the OG IMHO...

Martin Logan Mikros 90 [w/Momentum 2.0 ear pads, Forza AudioWorks Claire Hybrid hpc, EQ Off]<--Violectric V222 [single-ended, Pre-Gain@-6dB, Volume@11:00, w/Synergistic Research MiG isolation footers]<--NeoTech NES(Y)-3002 RCA<--Mojo Audio Mystique v.1 [w/Marigo Audio Labs ceramic isolation...

Beyerdynamic Amiron Home [w/ZMF ear pads, Chi-Fi OCC hpc, EQ Off]<--Violectric V222 [single-ended, Pre-Gain=-6dB, Volume=12:00, w/Synergistic Research MiG isolation footers]<--NeoTech NES(Y)-3002 RCA<--Mojo Audio Mystique v.1 [w/Marigo Audio Labs ceramic isolation cones/bases]<--Lenovo G50...

Grain-free transaction. Seller responded promptly to emails, shipped promptly. The ZMF/Beyer pads arrived quickly, exactly as described. Highly recommended Seller!

. . . Gloves, please. :sweat::flag_jp::blush:

@SunRa Fan For a single, competent "utility" tube, try the Sylvania 6SN7GTB. They are still fairly affordable if you look around (e.g. "used, tested new" on eBay). I have yet to try a tube of the "Sylvania 6SN7" ilk that I did not like with the LYR+. I have also enjoyed the JAN Philips...

Solid core UPOCC silver or copper . . .

AKG K812 [w/Arctic Cables DEFINE hpc, EQ Off]<--Violectric V222 [single-ended, Pre-Gain=-6dB, Volume=12:00, w/Synergistic Research MiG isolation footers]<--NeoTech NES(Y)-3002 RCA<--Mojo Audio Mystique v.1 [w/Marigo Audio Labs ceramic isolation cones/bases]<--Lenovo G50 (LAN)|Apple Music...

I am quite happy with the DEFINE . . . :beerchug:

Just picked up two Pangea Audio Premier SE Ethernet cables [one to run from router to powerline adapter 1, the other to run from powerline adapter 2 to computer]. We'll see if there are any discernable improvements . . .

Yes. Have a LAN filter at the router end, too.

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AKG K501 [EQ Off]<--Violectric V222 [single-ended, Pre-Gain=+12dB, Volume=12:45, w/Synergistic Research MiG isolation footers]<--NeoTech NES(Y)-3002 RCA<--Mojo Audio Mystique v.1 [w/Marigo Audio Labs ceramic isolation cones/footers]<--Lenovo G50 (LAN)|Apple Music: [DECCA 2011]

I put an iFi LAN filter on the outlet from the powerline adapter to my PC. That said, compared to the direct Wi-Fi signal I am getting, the ethernet powerline adapter(s)--for me--are a giant step forward.

Just turned off Wi-Fi and started using ethernet Powerline Adapters...

Just purchased the EQUI=CORE 600. Hope to report back sometime next week.

AKG K501 [w/InnerFidelity EQ]<--Violectric V222 [single-ended, Pre-Gain=+12dB, Volume=1:00, w/BDR #3 cones]<--NeoTech NES(Y)-3002 RCA<--Mojo Audio Mystique v.1 [w/Marigo Audio Labs ceramic isolation cones/footers]<--Apple Music: [Columbia 1959] The K501, with eminently coherent soundstage and...

Never could understand why the iPower X emits such bright light.

Running the K812 w/Arctic Cables "Define" and [now] the Mojo Audio Mystique [v.1] NOS DAC. NO EQ and everything sounds just about perfect. Returning to, and enjoying once again--and again even more, The Dave Brubeck Quartet's timeless "Time Out". [Just put my MM-500 up for sale . . . ]