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    Audio Grade Fuses

    I have found Alan Maher's fuse wraps to work quite well in my setup.  They improve even "audiophile" fuses.  The wraps can be a bit tricky as they add bulk to your fuse and create a tight fit in some fuse holders but I have found they work to reduce noise and improve micro dynamics.  They take...
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    Balancing Act Tube Rolling

    I have used several 6f8g's including the NU and never had a problem.  Perhaps it's your adaptor?
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    Eddie Current Balancing Act

    I stopped with a Mullard ecc32
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    Eddie Current Balancing Act

    I find the 6sn7 sockets to hold up very well but the 300b/px-4 sockets get loose quickly.
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    Eddie Current Balancing Act

    Here you can see a PX4 socket.  The top of the triangle is closest to mounting hole on the right.  The pin that is not part of the triangle is closest to the left mounting hole.  You can see how 3 pins are grouped and 1 separate.
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    Eddie Current Balancing Act

    If this is the socket you have, the 300B uses the 2 large holes at the bottom left and bottom right as well as the 2 parallel holes at the top (below the single hole at the top).  The PX4 will use the remaining holes - none are shared.  If you look at the pins, you will see a group of 3 that are...
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    Eddie Current Balancing Act

    On the px4 there is a group of 3 pins and 1 pin not part of the the cluster.  Use this cluster to find the matching holes.  I have a yamamoto socket that accepts both px4 and 300b.  The px4 does not use the 2 large holes - this narrows your choices a bit. You won't have to force the tube, if...
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    Balancing Act Tube Rolling

    My ECBA has the switch in the back where Up is PX4 and down is 300B.  I have the Yamamoto tube sockets that accept both UX4 and B4 bases.
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    Eddie Current Balancing Act Mod for PX25

    Has anyone tried the TJ PX25?  I understand it is warmer than the KR PX25 but is NOS the only way to go?  I am considering the PX25 vs an AVVT Px4 and am a bit concerned about the price of the PX25 vs the risk of getting a good pair.  It's all about the sound, though.
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    Balancing Act Tube Rolling

    I have re-read this thread and I'm still not certain I understand the sonic differences between the PX4 and the 300B. I am currently using a Royal Princess 300B with a Mullard ECC32 driver.  I have tried the vast majority of possible drivers but have only heard the RP 300B. If I were to...
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    Audio Grade Fuses

    My SR fuses blew on startup.  In-rush current was blamed.  Apparently every piece of equipment I own suffers from high in-rush current.......................
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    Audio Grade Fuses

    One caveat with SR fuses is they (in my experience are quick to blow).  I tried the SR20 fuses in a couple of places and each one blew.  I have since replaced them with Audio Horizons fuses.  I tried a SR Red fuse which I loved in my system.  I used a 3.15a fuse in a 2.5a application to be...
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    Balancing Act Tube Rolling

    How do the EML 300b's sound in comparison? 
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    Audio Grade Fuses

    I prefer SR Reds to the Audio Magic and Audio Horizons Platinum fuses.
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    Toxic Cables - Impressions and Discussion Thread

    Has anyone had to pay duty on a cable shipped to the US?  I found a duty calculator online that, if I used it correctly, assured me there would be no duty on my under $1,000 order.
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    DHC Complement4, Toxic Venom, Norne Solvx

    I am considering an upgrade to my LCD-3 fazor cable.  I was using a Toxic Silver Widow but switched to a WyWires Red as I found I liked the organic feel of copper as well as the increase in dynamics.  I am curious about some of the TOTL cables out there but there seems to be no comparisons...
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    Eddie Current Balancing Act

    Pittsburgh it is!  I find the umbilical to further the round, organic nature of the amp.  It isn't shielded but a flat copper (?) ribbon that is very quiet.
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    Eddie Current Balancing Act

    I thing the ECBA will be my end of the line amp.  I recently tried a Schiit Ragnarok and returned it.  While great for solid state it just doesn't have that Balancing Act magic.  I think the Stefan audio umbilical is worthwhile.
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    Double Helix Cables Thread

    Bryston BDP-1 > Lampizator G4/L4 > Eddie Current Balancing Act > LCD3 Fazor Darwin Ascension interconnects.  WyWires Red headphone cable (did use Toxic Siver Widow but prefer WyWires)
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    Double Helix Cables Thread

    I would really like to try a Complement4 cable with my LCD3 fazor.  The price of entry is high to buy on faith.  Are demo's available?
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    New Schiit! Ragnarok and Yggdrasil

    Please keep in mind these are very preliminary opinions.  I don't want to mislead anyone.  I did want to get some early impressions out there as a lot of people are looking at this amp.  I will definitely follow up after the weekend when I have had time to listen further and to roll the tube in...
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    New Schiit! Ragnarok and Yggdrasil

    The Royal Princess tubes run ~$1,200/par with the Takatsuki's beyond that. 
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    New Schiit! Ragnarok and Yggdrasil

    I received my Ragnarok yesterday and have only had a couple of hours listening time so these are very initial first impressions. My setup includes: Bryston BDP-1 player Lampizator L4/G4 Dac Eddie Current Balancing Act Amp (Royal Princess 300B and Mullard Ecc32) for comparison. Audeze...
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    New Schiit! Ragnarok and Yggdrasil

    I second this recommendation.  Very nice craftsmanship at a reasonable cost.  I went with black walnut. Received the shipping notice on my Rag, should have it next Thursday!  Just in time to settle in for the weekend.
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