Hi all, Glenn stopped making these adapters a while ago, and I'd like to create a pair. From conversations I've seen, the adapters in addition to rearranging the pinouts like a normal tube adapter also housed a resistor and a capacitor to protect the 6SN7 from the WA6-SE's considerable...

I'm more of a fan of open-back or semi-open cans, but my friend is interested in a set of closed back on a budget of sub-$400. He usually listens to classic rock and lighter indie stuff. Needless to say since it isn't my forte, I'm coming here to ask for suggestions and recommendations. Thanks...

Can anybody tell me anything about this tank?   http://www.ciaudio.com/products/VDA2   It seems like it fits the price range for decent entry/midrange DACs, but I haven't heard any mention of it on this forum, most of the hubbub is about the upcoming Bifrost, A-GD stuff, etc. How does...

I can't really find any answers by poking around here so I figure I'll just be plain and ask the gurus.   Assuming the same tube type/socket: What's the difference in sound between a mesh plate and a solid plate tube? Alternatively, what's the sonic difference between "standard" bottle...

Hey gents,   On Woo's site on the WA6-SE page, 6EM7 tubes can be bundled as an addon with the unit described as "the ultimate driver/power tube for the WA6-SE." I know that Jack knows his stuff and isn't interested in making broad claims, but can anyone comment that this style of tube is...

Is there any difference between the NFB-10WM and the NFB-10ES other than the chips in them? Both are apparently being sold on the site but I believe the ES is $100 more expensive, at $880? Can some one please fill me in? Is there a true character difference, is this crappy marketing, or what?

Hey all, just joined today, been hearing great stuff about this forum for several months. I'm looking for suggestions for a DAC/amp combo to drive my AKG K701s. Currently they're only running off of an Auzentech Forte sound card (which DOES have an amp built in, but definitely doesn't do the...

Hey all, just joined today, been hearing great stuff about this forum for several months. I'm looking for suggestions for a DAC/amp combo to drive my AKG K701s. Currently they're only running off of an Auzentech Forte sound card (which DOES have an amp built in, but definitely doesn't do the...