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  1. FrostEOne

    Advice on tube brand combintaions.

    Originally purchased Gold Lion tubes for my CD player/DAC. Before I got them installed, an amplifier pre tube went sonic. Installed the Gold Lion 2 - 12AT7 & 2 - 12AX7 in amplifier. I was quite impressed so I reordered tubes used and put them in CD/DAC. 2 - 12AU7, 2 - 12AT7 & 2 - 12AX7 Again I...
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    best/$ current cd player w/tubes

    I've had my Jolida Fusion DAC Transport for close to a year. After a Jolida level 1 cap upgrade and changing the 6 tubes to Genalex Gold Lions, it comes very close if not equals the sound of my vinyl setup. 2 - 12AX7, 2 - 12AT7 & 2 - 12AU7 No opamps in the codec.
  3. FrostEOne

    DIY Stereo Cabinet - Stand

    I should have mentioned that making them 4 post would have added $200 to the price.
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    DIY Stereo Cabinet - Stand

    Thanks for the compliment, glad you like the stand. Regarding the Sound Anchors, I'd call Bernie for best pricing and info. He's easy going and quite informative/helpful. Here's what I paid. Custom 3 Post Stand 15"T with 14"x11" top - 1pr - $622.00 6 - Conecoasters @ $16 ea = $ 96 Shipping...
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    DIY Stereo Cabinet - Stand

    Sorry to hear you had the bug, especially during the holidays. Your compliments are very kind, thank you!
  6. FrostEOne

    DIY Stereo Cabinet - Stand

    Thank you Dave, I'm hoping it will be a family heirloom.
  7. FrostEOne

    DIY Stereo Cabinet - Stand

    You got me curious, so I figured out what I have in the cabinet. Not counting the 100 plus hours of labor, it comes to $1190.00, here's the list: 3 - 2" OD x 0.065" Wall T304 Welded Stainless Tube - 48" = $200.00 Fasteners = 100.00 Turned & center drilled red oak = $275.00 2 - 3/4 x 4 x 8 A1...
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    DIY Stereo Cabinet - Stand

    Thanks for the compliment, I like it so much I'm going to build a Album cabinet using the same style.
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    DIY Stereo Cabinet - Stand

    Thanks for the compliment, it was a relationship that grew, that's for sure. Thank you, I have also learned a lot about wood finishing, got some ideas to try on next project. Thanks, Quarter sawn oak is a beautiful thing. I like how the design incorporated into the system, one of my...
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    DIY Stereo Cabinet - Stand

    Thanks for the compliments, here's a shot with it loaded. Prototype drawer bottom left.
  11. FrostEOne

    DIY Stereo Cabinet - Stand

    Merry Christmas everyone! Just finished assembling the stand, it's finally done. Well now that was an experience, 60 coats of varnish on top sides, sanded w/400 between each coat to get them totally smooth. Then 3 coats of Minwax Helmsman Gloss Oil-based Spar Urethane Varnish sanded with 800...
  12. FrostEOne

    What Record Are You Hearing Now?

    The Dave Bromberg Band - How Late'll Ya Play Til - 1976
  13. FrostEOne

    What Record Are You Hearing Now?

    Blondie - Eat to the Beat - 1979
  14. FrostEOne

    What Record Are You Hearing Now?

    Like the left tone arm mount you have there.
  15. FrostEOne

    What Record Are You Hearing Now?

    The Beach Boys with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - 2018
  16. FrostEOne

    What Record Are You Hearing Now?

    Black Oak Arkansas - Raunch 'n Roll Live - 1973
  17. FrostEOne

    What Record Are You Hearing Now?

    The Flying Burrito Brothers - Last Of The Red Hot Burritos - 1972
  18. FrostEOne

    What Record Are You Hearing Now?

    Peter Frampton - Frampton's Camel Album - 1973
  19. FrostEOne

    What Record Are You Hearing Now?

    Steve Miller Band - Fky Like An Eagle - 1976 Vinyl
  20. FrostEOne

    What are you Listening To Right Now? - and more

    Steve Miller Band - Fky Like An Eagle - 1976 Vinyl
  21. FrostEOne

    What Record Are You Hearing Now?

    The Marshall Tucker Band - Long Hard Ride - 1975 Vinyl
  22. FrostEOne

    What are you Listening To Right Now? - and more

    The Marshall Tucker Band - Long Hard Ride - 1976
  23. FrostEOne

    What are you Listening To Right Now? - and more

    Mannfred Manns Earth Band - Nightingales & Bombers - 1975 Vinyl
  24. FrostEOne

    DIY Stereo Cabinet - Stand

    One stand arrived Tue, second arrived early today, very impressed with the improvements I'm hearing. Enough so that I put off my chores today to listen to music and already planning to put the chores off again tomorrow.
  25. FrostEOne

    DIY Stereo Cabinet - Stand

    After 6 weeks wait, my 3-Post Sound Anchor speaker stands have finally shipped. Scheduled to arrive Wed 10/24, was beginning to think I'd have the stereo stand finished before these arrived.
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