Shirox
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hmm actually the fact is i couldn't even install the drivers.
Speaking of the Eastern Electric Minimax, anybody do any kind of tube rolling with this dac?
I know that earlier in the thread a different tube was recommended, psvane tube (see page 6 of the thread), which I have ordered and am waiting for.
Anything else that has impressed?
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Here's a good source for 12au7 and varient tubes, as well as for the names and information on some great tubes to look for locally or on the internet if you don't want to buy from them specifically:
American
http://bit.ly/Iau7J4
European
http://bit.ly/HYwO70
err what is SOL?
A google on it tells me that it means 's.h..it out of luck'.
The Tungsram E80CC has become one of my favs with the LME49990. It replaced the Psvane and Siemens Silverplate for me, though both of those are fantastic with the right setup.
Anyhow, I'm having a bit of trouble finding the Amperex PQ/SQ E80CC. If you get a chance, could you link me to some stores that sell them in the States or Canada?
A bunch come up on ebay, but who always have to worry about counterfeiters with the expensive ones. I got mine at http://www.audiotubes.com/12au7.htm but I think I may have bought the last one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Philips-SQ-E80CC-Goldpin-/270956481367?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item3f1643cb57#ht_500wt_1413
Good pictures here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MATCHED-PAIR-SUPER-STRONG-SQ-E80CC-PHILIPS-BIG-O-Getter-NIB-Gold-pin-TUBE-6085-/300696936477?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item4602ef201d#ht_2219wt_1180
and here
http://www.head-fi.org/t/530502/e80cc-gold-pin-amperex-amplitrex-tested-for-bottlehead-crack
Alex Yeung told me that he believes the AES/EBU input to be the best amongst the other digital inputs on the MM DAC.
WBT plugs. Hmmm. It could easily cost more than the coaxial cable itself =)