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I am running my power hungry B&W 805 Matrix speakers off an 80Watt hybrid valve amplifier, Unison Research Unico amplifier. It drives the 805's really well, with a tight tuneful base.

Yes, provided record is perfectly round!

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I read it, but don't buy every issue. We cant get the other mags like Hi-Fi Choice here in PE, unless on special order. If you have an iPad, you can purchase these magazines online.

Mark Levinson also do car audio. McIntosh feature their products in a lot of movies. You will see in fancy apartments in movies, McIntosh Audio gear as product placement, a bit like Apple products in some movies.

Interesting view point from Paul Barton, PSB speaker designer on running in speakers. "Finally, and perhaps most controversially, Barton talks about the supposed break-in effect of components that has become so popular in audio today. Break-in refers to running components for a long time...

Wow, nice work!

I have seen another Unison Research user saying he tried all the different valves and settled on Tung Sols Black Glass. They improved the sound everywhere.

Yes, please tell us where you purchased them from.

Marantz CD6004 is a good buy but has a smooth warmer balance. Mine took nearly 300 hours to settle down.

Some guys mix beach sand with lead shot to increase the weight.

Try the WBT range http://www.lowveldaudio.co.za/products_wbt.htm

Walhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JVRcIX2kVUkWalk off the earth off the earth Apparently a few of the band members are blind.

Anyone tried these tube dampers? http://herbiesaudiolab.net/tube.htm

Thanks, the burn in time was my next question.

Anyone got any experience is upgrading valves to improve sound. I just want more of the sound without trading anything. Some forums recommend Vintage Mullard CV4003 valves.

The iPhone is brilliant with it's plethora of apps. I fly commercially and the weather apps are invaluable on route. No other phone has the range of aviation apps. Howver, I think Apple could supply iTunes for other mobile operating systems, like Android.

Ok thanks, nothing to worry about yet!

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. Do valves degrade over time?

Thanks Jaco!