Recent content by bgcports
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DNA Stellaris
It's not a PS PerfectWave, the only DAC in my chain is DAVE fronted by a Hugo M-Scaler...though I can see where you might think it's a PerfectWave :). The PS unit is actually DirectStream PowerPlant 12 - I have horrible voltage fluctuation at my house and quite a bit of distortion on the line...- bgcports
- Post #269
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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DNA Stellaris
Check the original post above again...pic should be visible now, not sure what happened last time. I can see it - let me know if you can't.- bgcports
- Post #261
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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DNA Stellaris
Updated photo with current tube compliment.- bgcports
- Post #258
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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DNA Stellaris
Good move ordering the select set. That's what I did - didn't want to take any chances given previous whisperings about QA and all that. Grant Fidelity out of Canada who fulfills the orders is extremely prompt and the tubes come packaged well. Don't be alarmed by the unorthodox foam packaging...- bgcports
- Post #257
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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DNA Stellaris
Though I don't have nearly as much mindshare on these forums as RubyTiger, I can confirm that the Acme Supreme's are something to behold. As it has been noted a couple of times they're certainly not cheap - but to give you an idea of how taken I am with their performance I've since ordered a...- bgcports
- Post #255
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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DNA Stellaris
I absolutely like the Acme Supreme's. It took me a while to actually take the plunge, since I've heard mixed impressions about the overall QA on Psvane's tubes. The bulk of the negative feedback seemed to end around the 2017 timeframe with a few exceptions (notably the WR2A3 - some folks seem...- bgcports
- Post #251
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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DNA Stellaris
Thanks! Really been enjoying the M SCALER + DAVE / Stellaris combo. You get the exacting technicalities and sharp transients of DAVE mixed with a bit of tube character. What I love about Stellaris is its uncanny ability to remain so incredibly accurate and quick while delivering that tube...- bgcports
- Post #248
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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DNA Stellaris
Oh believe me, I've already started :). Currently running a pair of Psvane Acme Supreme 2A3's for power tubes and jumping between an RCA 5U4G (1950s vintage I believe) and 1950s U52. Can't decide which I like best...the U52 pairs better with more power tubes...think EML 2A3 mesh plate, KR...- bgcports
- Post #247
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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DNA Stellaris
Hi folks - felt like this post was way overdue. Longtime lurker, first time poster. DNA Stellaris number 0010 checking in - have had it several months now and haven't had time to tear myself away from it long enough to write a post...kidding. Though in all seriousness, this incredible piece...- bgcports
- Post #244
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum