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This. Feels more natural to me.

Happy b-day!!!

Shelly, I'm talking about the normal JJ E34L tubes. Never tried the blue glass ones, though I've been told they're not any better internally. Not completely sure about this.

JJ had a drop in production quality about six years ago, but they seem to have improved in the last couple of years. For some time I relied more on Chinese tubes than on the JJ, so go figure. My recent experience is being good so far.

JJs or SEDs?

Mike, if you can read this already, things went well I wish you can.

Shelly, I wouldn't purchase SED tubes at this point. I've learned, after seeing a tube of a SED quartet dying on my BH and causing some damages which needed specialist care, that they're not in production anymore. Some quartets or pairs being sold as matched, are just put-togethers from leftovers. Considering I've had the chance to compare the SED and the JJs, I'd recommend you getting a good matched quad of JJ. Matched pairs also will do great, settings are completely separate for both channels.

Happy birthday, Al!!! I wish you have an awesome day

Awesome, Raffy! Way to go

New beginning

Listening to this one too out of curiosity. It must be good if Stretch loves it. It's available at Spotify

I completely agree. Congrats.

I agree with Justin, specially with the above. I'm getting one of those Pono things, chrome signed by Herbie Hancock, more for storage capacity and the hopes it sounds as good or better than my iTouch with regular 16/44 than for I believe the HD files are going to provide any better sound on the go. The store is a whole different matter IMO. If they aspire to become a big name among the online music retailers, they need to either focus in a niche market like HDTracks, or offering a huge catalogue at very competitive prices. Otherwise most of the market goes pirate or keeps purchasing at Amazon and iTunes for lossy files. Most people won't care shit about sound quality, I really don't see the Pono store being a success selling only to the device owners.

Happy birthday, Adam!!!

Indeed However Bandcamp's offer of bands, styles and performers isn't as wide as I'd like. Postjack's idea of a large store like Amazon would be great.

This. Best wishes, Mike.

Mostly this. I think a full 16/44 FLAC (or any other lossless codec) store offering prices under $10/album could get a lot of my music expense.

I don't like the shape, but the price is OK and possibly sounds good. Liking the line out for portable player use on vacation and work duties. It keeps more music than my iTouch. One of those limited series with an artist signature looks good. Not that good for daily commuting or sports practice listening.

I think this depends on how you implement the mod. It's possible that using a too thick material or a too absorptive one may cause that.

Happy birthday, Ryan!!!! I wish you have a great day.

I agree with Jacob. They can be world beaters modified and in stock form, just aiming to different tastes.

vroom vroom

That'd be excellent if it included some App to control it from your smart phone, and had some gadget to let you see and possibly control what's being shot.

Most excellent news, Ken. I'm very glad for you. Attend the PT, it works wonders

That's horrible. Can't you sue the CC company issuing the fraudulent card? They should make a way better job assessing applicants' identity. Best wishes for a prompt resolution of this.