For a long time I have just connected my DSD Jr dac directly to my mono blocks. Never had a reason to argue with myself about that, and with streaming, the need for multiple inputs are very limited. Now, with all forum threads (and even Paul changing his mind ) I have considered to try a BHK Pre ou…

So that’s makes sense. Reassuring to my ears also, thanks!

Wow, I didn’t even know that a couple of tubes could even cost as much as hundreds of dollars… Gosh. Then I also fully understand the vintage aspect of tube rolling, quality! THanks!

Over the years I have tube rolled for my mid 60’s Mcintosh MX110z all tube tuner preamp… Tube rolling very quickly becomes a very expensive rabbit hole. The strong innate desire to learn of the audible differences between tube brands and within a brand whether a triple mica variety yields a quiete…

Note this is about a 25-30 year journey, but here you go. I’ve had several SS pre: Parasound, Bryston, Adcom, B&K, Hafler - all of various models - some I’ve tried stock vs modded with updated caps/power supplies (look at musical concepts for some of his work). AVA, modded eastern electric were ful…

Senna 1a …thank you for taking the time sharing background of gear you have owned. I home demoed a Parasound P7 preamp which placed me at about where the conductor stands yielding a very unrealistic soundstage for me …My McIntosh MX 110z places me around row 14…giving me a more panoramic acoustical…

PerL: With a preamp driving your DAC, you can set the volume of the DAC in order to “attenuate” the sound the way you like. You could, but wouldn’t necessarily need to use the built-in attenuator. Start by setting your DACs volume at 100, and then you can dial it in to your own liking. Some peop…

I have my DS Sr. set to 90 “high”. If I keep it at 100, it sounds like the pre is being stressed once in a blue moon. Set to 90, that is never the case, so I just keep it there. As to the stock tubes, they are good, it’s just that you can find even better NOS (new old stock) tubes. The great thing …

“90” sounds about right audiojan. I’ve had DS set at 100 all week since I received the BHK (on the fourth of July), and it does seem a little “hot.” I’m definitely going to try some NOS tubes for the fun of it, but I have no idea yet which ones to buy. It seems like the 6DJ8 style give people the…

Hi Timequest…not sure what you maybe looking for in 12au7 upgrades whether warmer, or more detail or more zing… There is a lower mu or gain tube…the 12bh7 a quieter tube but may have more ma current draw than 12au7…in my Mcintosh MX110z yields a beautiful detailed non tizzy soundstage…but overa…

I would check out the BHK tube rolling thread for some good ideas: [image] BHK Preamp tube rolling Amplifiers Anybody tried the precious Treasure Globes? http://psvanetube.com/wordpress/store/products/treasure-globe-6sn7-se-pair-gf-limited-special-edition/

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I would check out the BHK tube rolling thread for some good ideas:

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