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Comment by 'Bigsecret' on listing 'EML 2A3 Mesh tubes (pair)'
This listing looks very old. Are these tubes still available?- Bigsecret
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All things Metrum Acoustics
I upgraded to the DAC3 modules on my Pavane earlier this year. They were in business then. As an aside, I read a lot of comments about the Pavane being laid back. Interestingly, I think that's what I like about it. After owning the Schiit Yggy, I realized what it did very well was not my...- Bigsecret
- Post #1,153
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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ZMF Verite Open
I have both and Atrium is getting all the attention right now. I agree with almost all above comments but in general, when I compare the VO and Atrium - the VO sounds very refined, the Atrium sounds more natural. I love them both.- Bigsecret
- Post #7,666
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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ZMF Atrium - new open-back co-flagship
Glad to hear someone weigh in on the BE2 pads. BE2s are my favorite on the VO's but got the feeling the stock Universe pads were the best on Atrium. I will have to swap even if it means changing pads on two sets of phones. And, though I'm better at it now, it still can be a bit challenging for...- Bigsecret
- Post #435
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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DNA Stratus 2A3 amplifier - first impressions
Looking through another post I see that KR makes /made two versions of 2A3. The KR2A3 and KR2A3HP (for high power and sold only in US). I wonder if the HP is the model out of spec. I will check back to see what genefruit finds out.- Bigsecret
- Post #4,104
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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DNA Stratus 2A3 amplifier - first impressions
Good to know about the KR2A3s. I have used them plenty with no problems but probably shouldn't push my luck with this new knowledge.- Bigsecret
- Post #4,100
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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DNA Stratus 2A3 amplifier - first impressions
Comparing EML mesh 2A3 to Acme 2A3. - to my ears Acme is airier but thinner (not necessarily brighter). EML seems more natural, more body. Pairing Acme with EML 5U4G seems a good balance. And pairing EML 2A3 mesh with U52 maintains EML body but adds some airiness (my preference). I have had a...- Bigsecret
- Post #4,097
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Woo's New Flagship WA33
So, to end this, I got an email from Jac this morning saying he was sending me a replacement tube and gave me me the tracking number. I still don't know where he planned on sending it. He admitted the internal parts are different from the tube that went bad so, clearly, not a match to my...- Bigsecret
- Post #1,516
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Woo's New Flagship WA33
The email from Anthony was very clear that Jac would be sending the tube to me. When I responded to Anthony that Jac doesn't have my address Anthony never corrected to say the tube was coming to RAM then to me.- Bigsecret
- Post #1,514
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Woo's New Flagship WA33
Update on experience with EML tube warranty - Today I received an email from Anthony at Music Reference/RAM Tubeworks where I purchased the tubes. Anthony went above and beyond trying to help me, though there was little he could do. He is a first class guy and would recommend to anyone. But, I...- Bigsecret
- Post #1,497
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Emission Labs Tubes
Well, I've been waiting since September of last year without any communication whatsoever (not that I haven't tried). So, I wonder what "a long time" is to Jac. Maybe he plans on waiting out the warranty period and then claiming its out of warranty. I've never felt so angry and screwed by a... -
Woo's New Flagship WA33
I've given up. I've had no response for 4 months with regular email inquiries. For those who want to buy an EML tube - good news: they are great sounding tubes and I've never had a problem until now; bad news: there is no actual warranty if you encounter a bad tube.- Bigsecret
- Post #1,327
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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DNA Stratus 2A3 amplifier - first impressions
I agree with claud W but be careful of EML tubes. They are expensive and if you get a bad one their warranty is worthless. I know.- Bigsecret
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- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Woo's New Flagship WA33
At least I know someone else has had a bad experience. I just hope enough people read this that they aren't fooled by the warranty they offer. Their warranty appears to be useless.- Bigsecret
- Post #1,325
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Woo's New Flagship WA33
I have had a similar situation with EML and Jac. Dealer I purchased from pushed me to Jac who agreed to replace a bad tube (300b 2.5) and then has shined me on ever since. Good sounding tubes and not likely to go bad (I have 2A3 mesh and 5U4G mesh with no problems). But, if you get a bad tube -...- Bigsecret
- Post #1,324
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)