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Hi Adam. No worries. I've made a few changes to my system since. Currently: Esoteric K-01X, Antipodes SX, Jubilee Pre-amp, Jubilee MRE 220's w/Super Black Boxes. The CD player and Preamp were...

Hi Kevin. I have a pair of custom ProAc K6's. They play very well with my component set up and they too have been a delight. I can't get over the bass response from a speaker with such a small...

No such thing as a mediocre Audiophile. Audiophilism doesn't require exploration - it's about passion in pursuit a system that satisfies. Good for you. Besides, too much exploration can lead to...

Thanks. It is definitely something I should look into.

Yes; I do have the Super Black Box for each side. The MRE 220 uses the KT120's. Your description of the KT 150's isvery consistent with what I've heard. The RE 320 is a very sweet unit. I think...

Hi Keith. I suspect that "synergy" may be part of it. However, I had an all Ayre system with the MX-R mono's and the KX-R pre and Ayre C-5xeMP. When I swapped out the KX-R for ARC Anniversary 40...

I have kept the stock tubes in my Jubilee. However, I have some some T-rolling on my MRE 220 monos (set out below) and I really like the results:

Swapped out the Tung-Sol 12AU7W's for the PSVANE...

Thanks. I heard the Octave RE 320 in Munich. It is awesome. What do you think of the KT 150's? Do you have the Black Box or Super Black Box?

Ray

Thanks Mike for the feedback. I don't know when you last listened to the Jubilee Pre but as you may know Andreas has a restless sole and does not stop in his pursuit of perfection. There have been...

I am familiar with the Pass Labs XP-20, but not in my sound room. I did recently compare the Jubilee to D'Agostino Momentum. I preferred the Jubilee and so did the two fellows from our local audio...

I actually sold the ARc. Ref. 10 after I bought the Jubilee. The comparison was done on the first day I swapped them out. The Jubilee wasn't broken in at that time.

Good question. I should have confirmed that in my review. The answer is - yes. Same system except for swapping out the Ref. 10 for the Jubilee. I would add that the Jubilee in its...

On this side of the pond, as they say, Audio Research is recognized as one of the best tube gear manufacturers. It's Reference 10 Line Stage Preamplifier is considered by many as one of the best...

Mordante; I forgot to mention in my last reply that I had the opportunity to hear the Raidho "D" series when I attended the Munich Hi End Show last May. They are truly an incredible speaker. I...

Hi Mordante. Thanks for the additional explanation and background. I'm glad your choices have put you and your system in a really good place. It's fun when it all comes together.

Your refernce...

Hi Mordante. Thanks for your reply. The SL must have good power capability then.

Hi there. On September 11, 2015, I posted a review of my then new Octave MRE 220's on AudioShark. To those who read it and provided comments, thank you for your kind feedback. Some who...

Hello fellow members. Thought I would post a review of the latest addition to my system for those considering or otherwise interested in the Synergistic Research Atmosphere Level 4 speaker cables...

Yes; I have read many positive reviews of the KT 120. I will say I am very impressed with them in the MRE 220's, though it is the only driver tube I've known. I haven't ask Thomas or Andreas if the...

Thanks George. I will have to figure out a way to audition the BB or SBB after break-in. You are determined to bring me to the dark side of tube rolling. I'm quite impressed with how the MRE...

Thanks George. The ProAc K6's are a three way with a ribbon tweeter, dome mid and two bass drivers. They are very coherent (planar-like) and pretty efficient - 6 ohm, very close in efficiency to...

Thanks George. Love the handle. I am considering the super black boxes, but after the amps are fully broken in so I can better assess the difference. Not sure there will be a significant...

Yes. The primary driver tube in each monoblock is the Tung Sol 6SN7 (GTB). I purchased two matched Northern Electric 6SN7 tubes in case the initial brightness I experienced during the first dozen...

Thanks Joe. Let us know your experience with the new Berkley AR DAC after set up. Take care.

Ray

Thank you for your kind response. Sweet systems. All the best.

Ray