Happy finally... tubes make a difference

[John Hollar]

Dude, speaker cable, inter connects, power Chords are a rabbit hole that can get very costly. If you like what your hearing and enjoying the music stay with it. As I asked before what do you use now?

Cardas and Audioquest. I forget what models but they were not more than $75 a pair.

 

[Bigmoonface]

Any suggestions on decent interconnects?

Audioquest Ruby Hyperlitz RCA Cables. (Not cheap but not crazy price either)

 

[John Hollar]

I’ve been at this a while and I think I’m happy with my set up. Went integrated tube with Rogue Cronus Magnum II. Upgraded to Telefunken 12AX7 tubes from the stock JJs. I’m very happy. Although my ears are old I was amazed at the improvement over my Rogue Metis preamp paired with an Adcom GFA 5500. The Telefunken tubes were a real difference maker IMHO. One more upgrade step is the NOS Telefunken 12AU7 tubes arriving this week. The rest of my equipment is a Music Hall MMF 5 TT with a Blue Point 2 cartridge, Montior Audio Silver Rx 6 Towers which are 2.5 way, Cal Audio Labs 20 bit HDCD player, and a Music Streamer HD DAC. Decent speaker and interconnect cabling. I think I’m happy. Listening is just different, musical, enjoyable , engaging .... while I’m happy any ideas / thoughts / input always is welcome . Many thanks.

So I installed the NOS Telefunken smooth plate 12AU7 tubes. At first it was a disaster with much noise. Working with Brent Reese where I sourced the tubes was great. I highly recommend his online store. After a 24 hour break in , no noise and again I noticed a richer more detailed soundstage. I am motivated to re-listen to every album , CD and even streamed digital source material. In sum, I’m happy...