[JamieMcC]

  No doubt there'll be a few gems in that lot! 

 
More than a few however I am finding it hard to let go!

 

[Mak333]

  We will be releasing a DAC soon, but it is not at all in the same price category as the Modi, it will be around $1500. The Modi is pretty great bang for the buck.

How soon?   Looking forward to pics on the main site!

 

[JamieMcC]

 
How soon?   Looking forward to pics on the main site!

Doc's just put a prototype up for sale on the bhf

 

[Doc B.]

That proto was quite different than what we are coming out with. It also sold in 5 minutes, so no need to rush to the link. We're hoping to have the first set of panels for the new DAC early next week. If all goes as planned I may be able to post an image mid-week.

 

[Loquah]

  That proto was quite different than what we are coming out with. It also sold in 5 minutes, so no need to rush to the link. We're hoping to have the first set of panels for the new DAC early next week. If all goes as planned I may be able to post an image mid-week.

 
Now I just need to find someone with way too much money who wants to give me a nice wedding gift!

 

[adamaley]

  A while back I bought a Mullard tube from Upscale Audio and have been using it with my crack since then.  Just switched it out and immediately noticed the bass is much less present.  I like that the treble is more forward though.  Anyone know a tube that will work with the Mullard to get the better highs while maintaining the awesome low end? 
 
In case I wasn't clear looking for a power tube.

I've been in the same conundrum as you for the last week. I have been using the TS 5998 as power tube, then added the Mullard CV4003 (purchased from Upscale Audio as well). The sound has been relatively too lush for my liking even though the transparency is improved. I tried living with that combo for a while, but relented and stuck in a few other power tubes to tame some of the midrange smearing/euphonic traits. To my pleasant surprise, my old TS 7236 did just the trick. It's as close to the TS 5998 as one can get according to this great tube guide: http://the-key.enix.org/~krystal/review-tube-bottlehead.html. However, it's punchier, has better bass (IMO, it's tighter), and is less warm. They can be found on eBay for ~45. Good luck.

 

[Jmstrmbn]

Glad to see someone already figured out the winning combo but I just ordered a Sino 6as7g.  I'll keep a look out for the TS 7236 but will have to wait for funds to recuperate, its been an expensive month 

 

[adamaley]

Lol. I am not ready to call this the winning combo yet. I have to admit that my system has been going through a lot of changes recently. I added a Schiit Wyrd, two new USB cables, and two new power cords, all in the space of a month. As a result , the top combo doesn't seem to tickle me the same as before. I would say it was too much of a good thing. Who knows, I may go back to it. However, the ailment you describe is similar to what I was experiencing, and hopefully, my fix works the same way for you. It's been an expensive month here as well, lol.

 

[skeptic]

That proto was quite different than what we are coming out with. It also sold in 5 minutes, so no need to rush to the link. We're hoping to have the first set of panels for the new DAC early next week. If all goes as planned I may be able to post an image mid-week.

Exciting news! Very much looking forward to seeing the initial photo(s).

 

[Loquah]

  Lol. I am not ready to call this the winning combo yet. I have to admit that my system has been going through a lot of changes recently. I added a Schiit Wyrd, two new USB cables, and two new power cords, all in the space of a month. As a result , the top combo doesn't seem to tickle me the same as before. I would say it was too much of a good thing. Who knows, I may go back to it. However, the ailment you describe is similar to what I was experiencing, and hopefully, my fix works the same way for you. It's been an expensive month here as well, lol.

 
There is a solution to this ailment... it's called the Mainline!

 

 

[adamaley]

   
There is a solution to this ailment... it's called the Mainline!

 

 
With all due respect, I doubt there is anything that can cure what ails us. We were all doomed once we stepped into Hi-fi. 

 

[Loquah]

Yes. I'm afraid you're probably right. The Mainline has cured my amp upgrade-itis, but instead I turned my attention to my portable rig

 

[adamaley]

Yes. I'm afraid you're probably right. The Mainline has cured my amp upgrade-itis, but instead I turned my attention to my portable rig

As an aside, how well does the Mainline drive the LCD-2.2s and can you speculate on how well it will drive LCD-3s? I want to finally move on to an amp that can handle both high and low impedance headphones equally well, and I have read that the Mainline should fit that bill. What are your thoughts?

 

[Loquah]

The Mainline does a good job with the LCDs, but I find myself preferring the S.E.X. That could be more a question of signatures though because I've nodded the S.E.X. for a warm sound which is also why I bought LCD 2s. The Mainline's more neutral presentation may be more the cause than its actual ability to drive the LCDs.

I'll do some more comparative listening later today and share more then.

 

[adamaley]

Looking forward to your comparisons later. Thanks.