Hello, everyone. I am going to replace my old 6sn7 tubes on 300SEI; so I would like to collect some recommend combination from your guys. My music preference is violin and vocal. Thank you advandce for all suggestion and comments.

Hello, is there Cary 300 SEI user or tube AMP users experience bias adjust. About a week ago, I turned on the 300 SEI; the tubes light up and LED is on; but when I tried to play music. There is no sound. I used my the other amp to doble check other components that work fine. What do you think...

Recently the fuse of my ten years old CARY 300SEI has been blown; I bought this AMP from Audiogon.com. The seller did mention this pair of Sophia Electric 300B is new;but it should be over 100 hrs. this 300SEI is with power bank. I bought a pack of 2-AMP,250-volt(slow blown) fuse from Radio...

I realize there are no grounded wire outlets place in my living room. I haven't schedule an electrician to check if there is one in my living room. I wonder whether it's harmful if I plug my power cable into regular socket (w/o grounded wire person) with an converter. Since I have no clue with...

I just move into my new apartment. I found there is none of socket is grounded in my living room. I am going to have an electrician to intall a new set of socket with grounded plug. Since I have to change the receptacle, I wonder if it's worth to buy upgraded receptacle for my system. I am...

Hello, everyone. I am neogiating with an Audiogon seller for Cary 300SEI w/ Sophia Meshplate 300Bs and a Cary Power Bank. (http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.p...ube&1179706860) We almost reach the agreement on $2000USD shipped from Vermont to L.A. Is there anyone have experience with Cary...

Recently, an audiophile introduce DCCA Audio powercord to me. They have specific powercord line for each the component(source and amp) in the system. I wonder if any head-fiers have any experiences with DCCA Audio cable. Thank you advance for all of your responds and comment!!

Hello, everyone. I wonder if SACD can play on regular CDP. How's the quality? Of course, I won't expect it will be the same as SACD but will it become worse than regular cd or just equal as regular CD version. Thank you advance for all your comments!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY HOLLIDAYS!!!

Hello, everyone!! I want to collect all your suggestion and comments on the best listening position with K1000. My current k1000 position is those two earspeakers wide open all the way; it's nice sound stage but seems lack of dynamic. Please share your experiences!! Thank you advance for all...

Hello, everyone. I just got an used Unison Reserach Unico for my k1000. The seller install a pair of brand new Mullard 12au7 tubes into the amp. I wonder if there is break-in period for tube. Thank you advance for all of your advice and comment!!

I just got my K1000 SAA cable ( 5-ft Length terminated with silver soldered ends). I need to look for plugs to connect into my speaker amp. Please list some suggestions or post some link i can order online. THank you!!

I start this new thread for my final hunting a good amp mate with my K1000. After I collect lots suggestions and opinions, I think I will go for one of these two amp. Please help me out to choose!!! Thank you advance for all your vote!!!

hello, everyone. I just bought a K1000 from one of the head-fier. I heard K1000 is little bit hard to drive. My amp is RSA Raptor; I wonder if it can handle K1000. Please every K1000 user share your experiences and ideal amp for it. My music preference is violin and vocal. Thank you advance for...

Hello,everyone. Last night, I have a great experience with an "upgraded" power cord, which is an aftermarket cable from china. The reason I call it as "upgraded"powercord because I believe that's a cheap aftermarket powercord(but should be better than the stock powercord), which just costs under...

Hello, everyone. I got a pair of Ortofon interconnect cable from my dad. But that's DIY cable so I don't which model is. I try to find find out what's the signature or house sound Ortofon has. I found they are good on string instruments. It's very clearly see the layer and airy around the...

Hello, everyone. Do you guys think if it's a waste to have G08 in the headphone system? Since G08 is a hi-end product, I am not sure if there any headphone setup can maximize its performance and potential. I am going to use Raptor to drive my SDGS-1000 (but it is still in process at Grado's...

Hello, everyone. I am using a pair of Cardas Golden Reference RCA from TTVJ. I will receive a pair of Nordost Red Dawn this afternoon soon. Also, I may consider to buy a pair Siltech SO-28 Classic(MK1 G5). Is there anyone have experience with all these IC? Please share your comments and thank...

I bought a Raptor from Bosch. I wonder what's the sound like when the Raptor pair with a tube CDP. I am eyes on Jolida JD100. I wonder how important a CDP play the role in headphone setup. My music preference are violin primary and vocal secondary. I use a pair of Cardas Golden Reference RCA and...

Hello, everyone. I ordered GS-1000 after collecting the suggestions and comments from headfiers; now, I need to find a good AMP for GS-1000 and an G08 (my father's CDp). Since my CDP upgraded, I need to find a better amp to feed it;otherwise, i will waste the good CDP. I am looking on Luxman...

Hello, everyone. My current setup is Cambridge Audio 640c v2 , MF X-Can v2 connected with Nordost Red Dawn (it's on the way, so I haven't tried it out yet). Now, I use UE 10pro in my setup; i heard most ppl say headphone will provide bigger and deeper soundstage; So I am interesting getting one...

I want to get a cable to connect Cambridge Audio 640C v2 to Musical Fidelity X-can V2. I do a little bit research on Taralabs RSC cable. I wonder anyone had experience with Taralabs' "entry level" cable like (RSC Prime Gerneration 2, RSC Reference Generation 2, and RSC Vector 1&2). I am very...

Hello, everyone. I am very new to tube AMP. Recently, I got a Cambridge Audio 640c V2 as my CDP and my MF X-Can V2 from headfi about a month ago. I want to hear the suggestions of changing new tubes for my system. My music preference is major on violin and vocal secondary. I want to upgrade the...

Hello, everyone!! I am going to order a NAD c-542 since it has HDCD decoder. I read some article said this CDP present warm and less detail sound compare to Cambridge 640c v2. My music preference is vocal and violin. From my understanding, presenting a good violin sound has to be crispy and...

I just got a pre-owned Musical Fidelity X-Can V2. I wonder if i should keep the power on since there no on/off switch. Or if there is anything I should know because I am new user of tube amp. If upgrade tube, any suggestion; my music preference is vocal and sole classical music (violin and...

I am looking for a headphone amp with optical input. Please help me out and thank you advance for your repsonds.