highstream
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Hello everyone, I have a TD-11 and power cable on the way, or at least "in process" (Audio for Less was a little vague about shipping details). In any case, I've read through this thread and not seen many tube evaluations from those using the TD-11 to drive speakers, vs. headphones, let alone directly without a separate amp or receiver in the line. I'm planning to use the dac as part of a 2.0 cable TV system that includes a Patriot Box Office (USB). The run is Toslink from TV to dac and then via RCA ICs to Audioengine A5+ powered speakers. While I'm planning to burnin the GF and see how it goes, I would be interested in the tube rolling experiences of anyone who has used the TD-11 with speakers (I'm not a headphone person).
Another question. Among the PQ designated tubes, I haven't seen any mentions of one from Great Britain, but came across a 6DJ8/ECC88, allegedly a Mullard (I can't see any markings that way), that also has a 'PQ' on it. See the screenshots. Two things caught my attention: the letters at the bottom say "Great Britain," but were stencilled differently than the others, and the tube is being sold out of China, which raises more the possibility of fakes. Anyone recognize it?
Another question. Among the PQ designated tubes, I haven't seen any mentions of one from Great Britain, but came across a 6DJ8/ECC88, allegedly a Mullard (I can't see any markings that way), that also has a 'PQ' on it. See the screenshots. Two things caught my attention: the letters at the bottom say "Great Britain," but were stencilled differently than the others, and the tube is being sold out of China, which raises more the possibility of fakes. Anyone recognize it?
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