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I'm still interested as well. Tom

Beautiful, the chrome and black is classic look, ageless. t

Spongeworthy, you have PM Tom

I'm also interested, put me down as next in line. You can send pics and reach me at tkeady@neb.rr.com. Tom

Glad to see this post. I've been running Ruby EL34 BSTR's and find them to be the best of the four, in fact I just bought an extra set. KT 77, missing something in the mids; EL34 Svetlana's, nice but not as full; original Cayin EL34. Running a Cayin TA 30, jdsl isn't this is a great integrated for the $. Always looking of something new to try. Bob where and what did you spend on your siemans german Black plate single halo matched quads? Tom

Go to kidsbegone.com and click on the ABC News Nightline, and learn about the "Mosquito." It will all make sense. t

I don't know what you have for "original equipment", if it's tube you try some alternatives to what you are currently using. I have a Cayin TA30 integrated amp that made my Forte II's too bright, I replaced my 12 AX 7's with RCA 5751's. It really sofened the top end, no more nail in the forehead. Can't help on the bottom end, but I'm sure there will be responces from the rest. Good luck. t

Jeff, you have a PM. Tom

Dave, no PM, try my email tkeady@neb.rr.com

Dave, you have a PM. Tom

I read some where that too short of an interconnector is not a good thing. Any thoughts? t

I currently run a Cayin TA 30 with Forte II's, this was my first entire in to tube amps and I have to say I have been very pleased. I worked with Paul at buzzybee and was really happy with the results. I found the Chinese amp to be substancial,reliable and a joy to listen to. For limited budgets and pleasing sound you can't beat it. I don't think you have to spend a ton of money on HIFI equipment to find something that is satisfing. The Cayin was an affordable entire into a whole other level of musical enjoyment. I would buy it again if I was starting over. t

Parrot, thanks forn the post, I read the same about the 17/12 match. I have a Cayin TA 30 as my main system and real like the tube sound, looking to build a secondary system. t

Thanks Craig, I knew you were the go to guy, I'll give the link a look. Any recommendations on tube preamps, thought I read that tubes up front made for a good combo w/ss. t

Long time daily reader, rarely contribute. I just picked up a HK Citation 12, looking for opinions on preamp match. First thought is the JM Merlin, I know the Blueberry would be nice but budget won't allow. For now I'm using the preamp side of an old Marantz 2270, speakers are Forte II's. Craig do you have tweeks for the HK C 12? t

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