Quote: I own it :) I bought it because knew the sound of Reference 9(I've heard it 1-2 years ago). By memory SA-2 have same comfortable and great sound as Reference 9. USB input is not bad but AES from RME AIO is better :)

Quote: Originally Posted by OutdoorXplorer If you scroll back to page 49 and look at the post # 728 & 735, there is a visual of V-Cap fitted in a Paradisea. I will try to snap some photos during the weekend. Thank's! Actually, in Havana detail loss too or not?

Quote: Originally Posted by OutdoorXplorer The V-Cap OIMP 2.0uF/250VDC are soldered on my Havana now. Immediate improvements on bigger soundstage, focused midrange and tighter bass can be heard during the last 10 hours burn in period. The volume knob needs to be cranked up 2 additional...

Quote: Originally Posted by Flea Bag Badass indeed! Unfortunately, I gave the guy at MHDT my word that I'll buy it from him. I'm just waiting for the invoice to make payment actually. If your cousin is willing to split the tubes, I'd gladly buy them! PM me with a price if he's willing...

I don't know what WE396A I have, "JW" or not, but if compare it with Bendix 6385, my WE396A with more expensive(fat) sound than Bendix, with magic voices and have more bass. Bendix seems little brighter. When record with more sibilants then need, it's hear very nice. Bendix have less bass but...

AdamWysokinski OutdoorXplorer Thank's, I did it!) Quote: Originally Posted by OutdoorXplorer May I know what tube are you replacing now? I am considering a JW WE396A pending the disposal of the great Bendix 2C51. I bought Havana slightly used, and it came to me with installed...

Hi all! I'm a new owner of Havana DAC) Now I want to try replace the tube. How I can do it correctly? I just try to pull up, but the tube sit strongly.

Quote: Originally Posted by ZoNtO Yeah, you have. So pick which one you like more. Unfortunately I didn't hear DAC-19MK3 and must decide by other expirience.

Hi. I heard Lavry DA-10 and sound quality was great. Also I have Audio-gd Compass and compared it with Lavry and know that audio-gd products can play very good for his money. So, I need only DAC...which must be better? Somebody heard both devices? Thank You.

I already have dr dac2. 400$ is TOO EXPENSIVE!! I buy it with shipping over 280$ here http://global.gmarket.co.kr/challeng...=goods&x=0&y=0