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    ampsandsound (aka Amps & Sound)

    I bought it used, but I was told it has improvements from the v1, but before Justin switched to the 9-pin input. I'm using an adapter for the 12ax7. Ah, for some reason I thought the Bigger Ben was a pentode configuration. My mistake.
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    ampsandsound (aka Amps & Sound)

    I'm using a Mogwai SE v1.5 (12ax7 + KT66) with Horning speakers and love it. No issues or problems and everything sounds natural and exciting. I've tried lots of different types and brands of tubes, and of the four or five different types of output tubes, I like the KT66 the best. I have...
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    Review of AmpsAndSound Kenzie Ovation & Mogwai SE, Ayon HA-3 MkII, and Merason Frérot DAC

    Sorry, it's been a busy month. It is a Amperex 1961 Shortplate Bugleboy specifically. However, I did get some Phillips Miniwatt Redtip (hospital grade) tubes that I do like better, which have a richer and more refined sound without losing the detail. I also tried some other high-end tubes, but...
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    Review of AmpsAndSound Kenzie Ovation & Mogwai SE, Ayon HA-3 MkII, and Merason Frérot DAC

    For those who are still or ever searching for the promised magic sound of high-end audio that is completely amazing, here are some of my ways of getting everything I can out of a system. I seem to be cursed with hearing every single 'flaw' in music playback and in every part of the frequency...
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    ampsandsound (aka Amps & Sound)

    He told me he doesn't have sales because then people learn to just wait for the expected sale.
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    Feedback by 'bdh' on listing 'WTS Bricasti M1 1.51 Firmware + Remote (CONUS)'

    Everything was quick and honest. I highly recommend Stylish as a great seller.
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    ampsandsound (aka Amps & Sound)

    I just sold my TT2, as there was no point in listening to it anymore since I got the Merason Frerot. It, with the matching linear power supply, costs just over what the Qutest does.
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    Review of AmpsAndSound Kenzie Ovation & Mogwai SE, Ayon HA-3 MkII, and Merason Frérot DAC

    I just did some comparisons between using the XLR->RCA cables vs RCA->RCA cables between the Hugo and Ovation. The differences are quite significant, and I'd agree with Chord to the extent that I hear some distortion, which is disappointing. In that statement you posted, they don't describe...
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    ampsandsound (aka Amps & Sound)

    I posted a review of the Kenzie Ovation over on the Summit-Fi board a few days ago because I thought it should have representation there: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/review-of-ampsandsound-kenzie-ovation-mogwai-se-ayon-ha-3-mkii-and-merason-fr%C3%A9rot-dac.962911/ With the right tubes, it...
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    Review of AmpsAndSound Kenzie Ovation & Mogwai SE, Ayon HA-3 MkII, and Merason Frérot DAC

    While there are a few threads for AmpsAndSound amps in the Full-size Amps section of Head-Fi, I felt each of these components deserve to be represented here in Summit-Fi. In order to make more sense, I'll do this review in chronological order. And sorry up front if you feel I'm too verbose...
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    ampsandsound (aka Amps & Sound)

    A question for you with amps that take the 6SL7 natively: Are there any other tubes besides the 6SL7 and it's direct equivalents that can be safely used without adapters? For example 6SN7 or 6BL7's or anything else? Thanks.
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    Feedback by 'bdh' on listing '[PRICE DROP] Ayon Audio HA-3 MkII - Like New'

    Great seller! Quick and willing to work with you on purchase and payment method.
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    ZMF Verite Closed-New Closed Back ZMF Flagship.

    Regarding frequency plots and EQ'ing. While I know little about interpreting plots compared to real-world listening, I find I am very sensitive to frequency imbalances. Since I got them, I kept hoping burn-in would let them 'open up' more -- thinking they needed some more air on top -- not...
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    ZMF Verite Closed-New Closed Back ZMF Flagship.

    If these are new headphones, you need to give them 200-300 hours of use to open up fully. But even then, they are definitely not bright headphones.
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    ZMF Verite Closed-New Closed Back ZMF Flagship.

    I received my camphor burls (with a medium-dark stain) and the upgraded copper cable three weeks ago, and just wanted to post my thoughts, as I believe my experience is a bit unique. And of course your experience will almost surely be different than mine. I'm using my PC to play CD-ripped and...
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