Thank you for the update Tony..   Good luck to you

Hearafter~ Thank you for the post and links!
Yup, the real NOS v plate Sylvania was not a good listen at all for at least the first hour. It is improving very quickly now, but still not up to a couple of the others we have. More time maybe. Glad I have it anyway. It arrived in it's original box and was obviously never used other than the images he sent of it working in the tester/ with matched numbers. The emission portion of the tests was off by only one number. Box looks surprisingly good, the tube looks NEW. Of the very few 6sn7's I own. The best to my ears are the Black glass Tungsol, oval plate (this one a bit spendy) 6sn7gt, the Sylvania bottom getter 2hole ( not the 3 hole BadBoy but most call the 2 hole the same), The Tungsol 6sn7gt 'mouse ears' and an all grey to the top real NOS RCA 6sn7gt. That one did not sound very good at first, but now it sure does. Sure is an ugly bastrd. lol. Still though, I think the reflelktor 6n23p we have is still my top favorite. So close though. More listening and time... Take care Hearafter  [smiley=icqlite20.png] ~ Mike

Freddie Hubbard "First Light" CTI Supreme Blu-Spec cd

The unit is designed very specifically for the 845 tube ONLY.  If you want to roll tubes, there are probably 50 or more different brands ranging from $50 to $1900.

I am doing all of the testing with $100 Linlai 845 tubes, which is what it will ship with.

Steve

The ZCA chassis were just completed, so we are now collecting parts and I will be adding it to the web site as soon as I can find the time.

I think production will likely be on the long list because I don't want to irritate people on that list by taking resources away from it.  That said, I can make at least 10 units on the short list once they become available.  I will be submitting a chassis order sometime in July, so this fall sometime some can hear it.

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I hear the same effect on everything that we make that uses a 5U4G rectifier tube although because of the added headroom, it's probably more impressive on the amplifiers.


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I designed it to work in anything that uses a 5U4G or even 5U4GB rectifier, but have only tested it with our products.  The operating window was crafted around our products, yes, but should also protect most other products as well.  The exception may be certain amplifiers that are using 450V caps with a B+ of > 400 volts.  Of course you can see what the voltage is now, and there is a soft start if you turn on the DynaGrid last.


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It fits the operating range of all amplifiers that would use up to a 5U4GB.  As mentioned, probably the amplifier due to the increased headroom.

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Our tube amps are forgiving and tolerate wall voltage swings without regulation.  It is normal.  But if you're into it deep enough to be spending big money on an STR and all the tubes to try, you might find it helpful to settle on a number and adjust it there if needed every time you listen.

The knob adjusts the voltage drop.  When voltage drops, current also drops somewhat but the amp or preamp is determining the current not the DynaGrid.


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We run a ZLC on a dedicated circuit, but our power basically sucks.  This is a tool I use to keep one foot planted in the real world.

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No action is needed. But if you see the high voltage is lower than you want, you can raise it, or if you see it is higher than you want, you can lower it.  The "what you want" part is determined by ear, and while using the DynaGrid compared to a rectifier tube is easy to hear, the subtleness of voltage drop is not and would vary wildly from component to component.


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Yes, the umbilical cord is removable.  Different cables do make a difference but I've already explored the practical options and have designed a bomb proof umbilical that is safe to use.

Joe Henderson/Woody Shaw "Jazz Patterns" Everest/Real Gone Music LP

I saw a couple of YouTube reviews that mentioned this DDC and decided to give it a try.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLYVZCV5?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Well this little gizmo seems very worth the $73 + tax I paid on Amazon.  I have used it in two systems - my main system to input I2S into my Holo Cyan 2 and my cottage system with a coax into my Mytek Brooklyn DAC+.   It provided improvements in both systems.

It improved the depth of soundstage, positioning of instruments in the space and bass definition.  More of all three on the Holo DAC system but that is also in a fairly well treated room, where the cottage system has no room treatments at all.

On the DAC+ system it also helped to take away some of that Delta Sigma edge.   Much more analogue sounding and I hope to do a side by side with the Holo.  

I liked the Mytek dac but wanted a more analogue sound, thus my move to the Holo.   If I had this little DDC at the time, I may not have switched.

I am thinking of buying a second one for the cottage system.  I have already invested in a better, short USB cord and HDMI cord.

Anyway, if you are I2S curious or want to smooth out the edge on your DAC, it might be worth the gamble.   You get a generous return window with Amazon so not much of a risk if you don't hear any improvement.

Tim Warfield "A Cool Blue" Criss Cross cd



This is a great quintet, and the arrangement here of "Summertime" is like none I've heard before--I really like it.

Thanks, guys, for your support and well wishes. I'm still a week to 10 days from receiving a check from UPS, but at the moment, I want to believe that it is indeed in the mail as I was told. I will see and let you know the outcome.

In the meantime, my search for a possible single HR-1 continues. It is a long shot, but it is the best-hoped-for option at this time.

Price $2000.00 In great shape with upgraded Cardas RCA and Speaker posts, 2 small scraches on top, can see in pic. Has been in storage since upgrade by vintage amp repair, maybe 4 hours on it. C
Prefer local pick up in so Cal. Irvine area, can demo. Can ship but price will be ridiculous, would need to build crate plus shipping cost at buyer's expense. Cash or Paypal via friend or you cover the 3%

The Nelson Pass designed Threshold S/500 was built from 1983-1988.
The Threshold S/500 is a solid-state stereo power amplifier known for its high power output and STASIS technology. It delivers 250 watts per channel into 8 ohms, with a maximum current output of 22 amps. The amplifier features a pure Class A voltage amplifier stage coupled to a Class AB current mirror, offering a balance of power and sonic neutrality.
Key Specifications:
Output Power: 250 watts per channel into 8 ohms (both channels driven).
Class of Operation: Class A/AB STASIS (STASIS = Static Stabilized Amplifier).
Frequency Response: 7Hz to 100kHz (-3dB).
Slew Rate: Greater than 50V per microsecond.
Input Impedance: 75k ohms.
Output Impedance: Less than 0.1 ohm (20Hz-20kHz).
Signal to Noise Ratio: -100dB, unweighted.
Dimensions: 19" W x 19" D x 9-1/2" H (approx. 48.3 x 48.3 x 24.1 cm).
Weight: 92 lbs (approx. 41.7 kg).
Output Transistors: 20 per channel.
Power Supply: 1000W toroidal transformer with 120,000 µF capacitance.
Output Current Capability: 12A continuous, 100A peak per channel.
Distortion: Less than 0.1% THD.
Gain: +26.6dB.




















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Exactly. When you buy insurance from a shipper it is for loss, not damage. You package could be completely crushed but as long as they deliver it you don't have an insurance claim. Ask me how I know this .

Tony, you're living my nightmare. I'm very sorry and I hope you can update this thread soon with a solution you've found.

It's pretty good. It's truly '71. Very upfront sound.

Are we going to be able to listen to this at this years Decfest?
Bob

My 6 record box set of that show(s) arrives this week.  Can't wait to hear it!

Sorry to hear this news Tony. I hope that between you and Bob Z. you can find a solution. Leave it to a shipper to screw up such a big customer purchase. Ugh!

HK

I want to extend an invitation to you all to come to a concert/recording on Sunday October 12, 1:30.
A chance to hear some great music live then hear the master tape of the performance!

Program:
Brahms Piano Trio No.1

Intermission

Beethoven Triple Concerto

Of course I cannot have an orchestra so have moved in a 2nd Steinway M in to play the orchestra reduction.

Soloists: violin: Alena Baeva
            cello: Hayoung Choi
            piano: Vadym Kholodenko
     2nd piano: Ben Smith

2 pianos, 4 artists on stage...I can't wait!

Please email me if you are interested to come... ultraanaloguerecordings@gmail.com

Have a great summer!

Ed

Here's the varnished violin!

Sound is smoother, more focused, dense but has a "rounded" sound envelop, I love it!
There is no colour added to this varnish, the reddish colour is the defraction of light thru different thicknesses of the varnish pellicle. This is why as the violin turns, the angle of light incidence changes so the colour changes. The old Strads & del Gesu violins all show this characteristic.
I've worked 15 yrs on this varnish & finally happy!

https://youtube.com/shorts/zg8MZ2KxJeo
https://youtube.com/shorts/VhATQFhEnzQ



Ed

Moving on within the Grateful Dead "Enjoying the Ride" box set. . . now Fillmore East, New York, NY (4/25/71) disc 1

Bummer Tony!
I had a recent similar incident with FedEx. Two identical amps shipped in two identical boxes came damaged. The boxes were intact but distorted and one box looked to have split at the corner from impact. It was taped shut by the carrier. All contents were still in that box. There was slight damage to the amps. Both worked when assembled.
The thing is, it would be hard to collect on insurance in my case being both boxes arrived. The carrier would just blame it on how it was packed that caused the damage.
Good luck in your search!

A nice warm morning, and I decided to leave this disc in the transport and repay it. The dynamics in the system are on full display, and this disc plays back percussion in a way I've never experienced it before.

Herbie Hancock "Gershwin's World" Verve SACD

ZCA is short for Zen Cartridge Amplifier. It was a winter project by Steve that was due for release this spring. It is in the vinyl heading section under the general discussion forum.

Here are the latest images of my current modification progress showing the DAC tube stage completely bypassed, including the power supply. This is with the new Pan Ocean MKP film and foil caps in place of the Cornell Dublier paper in oil caps.




































































And here are a few images of my power tube upgrade to Tung-Sol EL34's courtesy of Will and his contribution to my project.

There is a saying: If there is a Will, there is a way!

Thanks Will.

I absolutely love them!




















Alright, that wraps things up for now.


I am heading up to the audio room now for some very enjoyable listening!


Say tuned, there is more to come.

Continuing forward:



First, a quick look at a trial before I moved on to the current modification in place now.

Before I removed the Cornell Dublier paper in oil capacitors for the new upgrade, I wanted to simply add some Mial polystyrene 0.0022uf capacitors for bypassing purposes. I listened to this set up for about 10 days before the changeover. They did sound very nice, yet a bit more clinical with the Mial bypass caps. I will tell you this, once the NOS Cornell Dublier caps are well seasoned, they sound fabulous in solo mode without bypass caps. The difference was very noticeable with the Mial caps added.




















This is what I plan as the "final" upgrade modification to the tube output stage of the dac. (time will tell)

I will be upgrading the power supply for the dac conversion stage at another time, experimenting with bypass caps in that section.

For now, the sound quality and presentation as the current dac implementation exhibits, is at a level which is light years ahead compared to the stock form when I received it. You would never know it was the same dac by comparison.


By way of continual play sequence in full disc music "looping" for two weeks, the updated dac now has another 300+ hours on it for maximum burn-in of the new bypass capacitors.

The mod performed: The focus was to replace the four main 0.22uf capacitors for the signal input stage on the tube stage coming from the dac conversion board. I wanted to try out the high end MKP caps from Pan Ocean, bypassing them with high quality Ero KT1801 capacitors which are polyester Film/Foil construction, in the 0.0022uf range.

I also implement Mial polystyrene capacitors here for bypassing in the same range of 0.0022uf.

Polystyrene capacitors exhibit high stability, and low dielectric absorption characteristics, therefore minimizing loss of signal integrity.

Polystyrene capacitors are also known for having a smooth natural sound quality, with ultra revealing detail which comes across as neutral on the warm side. A key benefit of this capacitor type is that of a wide holographic image.  All of these traits make for the perfect bypass capacitor used in this upgrade.

Both Mial and Ero capacitors share the same quality traits, being excellent choices for this purpose.

What you see in the following images is that of the current modification with the four Pan Ocean MKP 0.22uf caps installed. These replaced the N.O.S.  Cornell Dublier paper in oil capacitors, which sounded beautiful in solo form for this purpose.  I wanted to experiment with the modern MKP caps, especially since they are much smaller, fitting the form factor better in this area.

These four MKP caps are bypassed with an Ero KT1801, 0.0022uf capacitor on the top side of the board as close as possible to the solder trace. It is important to always place them into the signal path as short and direct as possible for optimal results.

Moving to the bottom side of the tube stage board, it is time to modify each electrolytic power supply capacitor with bypassing enhancement. Again, for this purpose I used the same Ero KT 1801, and Mial polystyrene capacitors in the 0.0022uf range.


You may ask what the purpose of this bypass modification is for, and what it actually does for the sound quality of the music?

Here is the answer in a nut shell:

The purpose of bypassing a main capacitor with a much smaller value such as the .0022uf range that I used, is to "cleanse" the high frequency range in order to open up, and reveal a much more coherent conveyance of fine detail within an enhanced transparency of the music signal. This is similar to the benefits a signal would achieve through power supply filtering. The result being that you now hear deeper into the high frequency range, with intricate nuances in clear detail and focus, that which was masked before the bypass mod.

With just the 0.22uf MKP capacitor in place and no bypass upgrade, this alone tends to have increased impedance factors within the higher frequency spectrum, this which creates a reduced range resulting in high frequency roll-off.

To the contrary, the much smaller values exhibit much lower impedance factors at the higher frequencies, which allow the higher frequencies to pass through the signal with greater efficiency and transparency.

By combining the larger .22uf base capacitor in parallel with a much smaller 0.0022uf bypass capacitor, the higher frequencies are revealed where they were masked before. The end result is that of an increased bandwidth of the audio signal.

Now, the larger capacitor is contributing to the lower frequency region where it provides substantial influence upon the bass output, while the smaller bypass capacitor effectively extends the perceived output of the higher registers. They work together in perfect harmony.

That should be clear enough as to why it is so beneficial to bypass larger capacitors, especially when they are the electrolytic type.

You most definitely will hear the difference in a high fidelity sound system using top shelf components.




I also recently modified my speaker cables once again to make them shorter due to closer amp position to the speakers, and to increase their effective size to a 8 gauge conductor. This was accomplished by cutting the 17 foot long cables in half, then doubling those set of halves together for each terminal lead. The cables are now half the length as before, but double in conductor size.

The conductors are constructed from pure copper foil with wax coating. The donor for the copper ribbon was that of a copper/wax inductor. When this inductor is unrolled to full length, it offers enough material to create one set of 17 foot speaker cables with a single ribbon. The actual length is determined by the size of the inductor. I had about a half dozen of these high quality inductors collecting dust, so they made the ideal material for my new speaker cables. Ribbon cables are far superior to that of stranded wire conductors, one factor being that of the "skin effect".

I also formulated the correct Zobel network configuration which is calculated perfectly for use with my full range (non-crossover) Tang Band W8-1808 drivers in my custom Tapered Quarter Wave enclosures with passive radiator bass control.

These drivers require a Zobel network consisting of 8.5 ohms resistance connected in parallel with a .68 uf capacitor.



The problem:


The full range driver connected directly to the amplifiers outputs is affected by a rise in inductance. The ill effect of this cause and effect results into an impedance increase at higher frequencies. This can create instability within the speakers relationship with the amplifier in some cases. This can definitely be a factor with tube amps, especially those with high output impedance.


The solution:


A Zobel network is nothing more than a resistor and a capacitor placed in parallel across the driver terminals. The corrective function of this application leads to counter the rising impedance factor. This leads to a more stable load for the amplifier for an improved level of output driving the speakers.

This is accomplished by offering a consistent damping factor which will reduce distortion in the higher frequencies where the rising impedance factor is out of control. The benefit gained results in improved accuracy, especially within the higher registers of the treble spectrum.

The role of the capacitor is that it has low impedance at higher frequencies which allow current to bypass the voice coil inductance. The result is the elimination of the inductive impedance increase.

This has the potential of hearing a clearer, more pronounced treble, with more detail revealed within the music.







First, here are images of the speaker cable mods, along with the Zobel networks inserted between the speaker terminals. There are short jumper cables going straight to the drivers from there. There is nothing else in the signal path.






















These are the connectors used for the cables. These are pure solid machined copper with a gold layer.






This is the copper foil inductor coil used to make the speaker cable conductors which are flat ribbon design. It requires two of these inductors to make a complete 8 foot set of 8 gauge cable.





A double set of flat conductors for each signal cable encased with wax paper and electrical tape on one side for a protective barrier.













Next I will show you images of the current upgrades I discussed above. This brings the project up to the current state of progress.

Mike, Hock--I'm with you both. Music is what keeps me going, looking forward, get through the morass of insanity in the world. And Decware components have been with me for nearly 30 years now, they've gone through the changes in life and fortune that I have and I have reached a plateau of beautiful sonic playback that sustains me and calms me. I owe a lot to the Decware family and to this community of forumites.

Thanks for sharing your story Mike and good luck with your health challenges moving forward. For me, my Decware equipment and music listening room offer me a morning refuge to prepare for the upcoming day. The Mystery amp and CSP3 preamp with were a retirement gift to myself nine years ago, when the wait was about 3 months. Subsequently additional 25th Anniversary modifications to both, open baffles speakers and Snake River Audio cables have put me in a very special place.

I hope everyone finds immense enjoyment in their own audio journey. So many helpful friends on this forum have certainly enriched that journey. Caintuck Audio Randy Rash and the Deckert family, well they're just really special folks who care.

HK

Herbie Hancock "Gershwin's World" Verve SACD

ARGH!  Best of luck Tony, hope the check comes and you can end up with a pair.

I do not understand a lot of technical speak about how some 'things' work. But there is no doubt in my nowadays 'dented' mind, that when Steve has his mind set on something, it's obviously going to be a winner. So fn talented. I will try not to get too personal on the internet, but I got in on Decware when the Zen UFO2.1 amp I ordered (my pretty wife made me get it! She saw me reading about them several times) wound up being a wait time of 2 years. I had already been through 2 very serious, more recent hospital stays, 3 years apart and a total of 3 'episodes' in my life, so because of this, I was paranoid about ordering. I was SO blessed to even ~BE~ at all and no one understands how I am still here. Especially me.   Other than my family and friends, this wait on this amplifier was so exciting to me. There are some things I can no longer do, but listening to good music.... always so important to people like us too. Our little Zen amp IS the best electronic music purchase in my lifetime. For those of you that are financially able and healthy etc, order what you want here. The wait is sometimes the pits, but weirdly exciting too at the same time. How do you explain this? I am currently getting ready to fire up the music in here for a bit. This happens a LOT. All the very best to Steve and ALL staff over there. As well as this forum that has such wonderful and helpful people too. It's not about me, it's about YOU folks waiting to order, like I did....if you can swing it~ think a bit more about it and just do it. I told my way better half to be glad I was once as sharp as a rocket scientist...pretty sure she never bought it though...  Always~  Mike

I just took a look at the date when I started this thread and was surprised to see that it's just been two weeks.  It seems much longer than that - I know I have aged another year since dealing with UPS.

The bottom line is that UPS has concluded the speaker is officially lost, and they have no idea what happened to it. At the end of last week, UPS said my reimbursement check was in the mail. I should feel good about that, but I will wait to see if that's the case. I'm not being overly pessimistic, but with every step forward with UPS, there's been another step back.

I'm fortunate to have purchased insurance, but that only covers one speaker. Losing one negates the other, so unless I can find a match for the one that did arrive, I have lost them both.

I have talked with Bob Ziegler of Turning Point Audio, who designed these speakers, and he has come up with a few ideas that I can further explore. He may know someone who has one speaker, which might lead to a solution. It may take time to find a replacement, but it's worth the effort.

If anyone knows someone in a similar situation to mine, let me know.

Price lowered now $400

Brother Jack McDuff "Ain't No Sunshine--Live in Seattle" Real to Reel Records 2 cd set, disc 2

Dutch Jazz Orchestra "The Lady Who Swings the Band--Re-discovered Music of Mary Lou Williams" Challenge Records cd



Exquisitely recorded. . . and great music. Give the bass player a raise!

What is the ZCA?

I would want to know what you are hearing when used with amp x. I am interested in use with SE84UFO25 and Torii Jr V2. Hopefully, you will share more over time.

Do you limit development in short term to single rectifier products for ease of manufacture and product launch? It seems to me that you would benefit in the short term to limit the product initially to Decware products. You obviously know the safe operating window of your products.

Your comment about a 300mA meter in the production model. Will this fit the operating range of your amps/preamps? Do premium meters matter? Power supply design considerations? If I am running a preamp and amp, where would I get the most benefit from a DynaGrid?

I only see one knob. What does it adjust? Are amplifier current and B+ voltage related as you adjust? You made comments (as an example) of running a Sarah at 380 volts instead of 405 volts? Based on your comments of wall voltage dropping reading to 370 volts. I think wall power stabilization could be an issue. How should owners tackle this issue? It seems like something more than a ZLC is needed. What are your thoughts?

Can you tell us more about the power in your listening room? Do you run dedicated circuits? Use ZLC?

Monitoring is a benefit, but how does one take action based on what one is seeing from a amplifier current or B+ voltage perspective?

Is the cord to the rectifier port detachable? Do different cables even make a difference?

As a new Decware owner, I’m intrigued by anything and everything Steve does.  But I have zero experience with any of it beyond my newfound love of the beautiful sound of my albums through my UFO25.  So I greatly appreciate the comments that come from those of you who have been exposed to Steve’s creations.  I have a long way to go in terms of Black boxes, preamps, reference sources and such and I think I have to have a strategy for procurement of said additions.  Plus, I’m still learning about how each of his products works and complements the other components.  Now I have another one to figure out!

In the meantime, I’ll lurk here and read the comments while I wait for my pocketbook to recover from the last few purchases.

But I too am curious about the ZCA!

Freddie Hubbard "Sky Dive" CTI Supreme Blu-Spec CD

Immanuel Wilkins "Blues Blood" Blue Note cd

My fourth time listening to this work. Fascinating is perhaps the best description of my continuing reaction. Very well-engineered also.

A bit cooler this morning, which is welcome. The birds are sining happily!

Another disc from "Enjoying the Ride," the 60th Anniversary box set from the Grateful Dead.

Boston Music Hall, Boston, MA (9/15/72) disc 3

A great final set for this date:

1. TRUCKIN'>

2. DRUMS>

3. THE OTHER ONE>

And then great highlights from the next night:

Boston Music Hall, Boston, MA (9/16/72)

4. MORNING DEW>

5. DARK STAR>

6. BROKEDOWN PALACE

This is very interesting for sure. Hopefully not a 3 year wait but it surely don't look like a black box!
What happen to the ZCA Steve?

Super cool Steve. Might have to change my order for a SE84UFO to the Dynagrid instead for my Torii…

Why can you pick the wood base you like but NOT the color of the top plate?  I would love a completely blacked out amp.

Kamran said, "How Steve kept quiet for six months is beyond me!”

So, note to self (and all of us) - don’t play poker with Steve.

Randy

I guess Janacek and Scriabin are considered "modern" music even though it is like a hundred years old. Some of this is adventurous but none of it is unpleasant.



16/44 FLAC download

As expected both Stephen Hough's playing and Hyperion's recording are outstanding.

Freddie Hubbard "Keep Your Soul Together" CTI Supreme Blu-Spec CD Japan

I have already encountered an unexpected delay in my evaluation of the S.M.S.L PL200T transport.  My thinking was that the S/PDIF cable should be a cable that was a little more than entry level to match the PL200T.  I should have known better, I do know better but I wasn't thinking and that always costs.  The cable of choice should have been a match to the TT2/M Scaler not a "match" to the PL200T.  

Here's what happened.  Some time ago I picked up the Lumin U2 Mini and connected it to the TT2/M Scaler with a Vermouth Audio Reference USB cable along with the UFO25 and I'm now used to what that combination does.  I should mention that I'm running the TT2/M Scaler in the Dual BNC configuration using a pair of Wave Audio Storm Reference BNC cables.  The OPPO 103D digital stream was connected with a QED Quartz optical cable into the TT2/M Scaler.  I was surprised at the level of performance with that optical cable and although not entirely to my satisfaction it was "good enough" until I got around to replacing it.  Since I listened primarily to the streamed contend I forgot about getting a cable for the OPPO, until now.

I decided to replace the QED optical with a S/PIDF cable that I decided to buy thinking that it should be good enough, a Wireworld Starlight 10.  Actually not a bad cable as it turns out but definitely not suitable for me and my system.  Simply stated it lacked the transparency and nuance that I am so accustomed to and cannot do without.

The difference was strictly due to the cables.  The downstream components and cables were very happy to bring that to my attention.  As I stated earlier I knew better but wasn't thinking, yes it was a stupid moment, or two.  So now I'm in the process of getting the cables that I should have from the beginning and untiI decide which cables to get and actually get them the experiment is on hold.

Perhaps this experience may be of some benefit to others.

Freddie Hubbard "Polar AC" CTI/King Records Japan cd

A compilation cd of material from several sessions recorded for CTI, Freddie's final release for the label.

Carmen McRae "Ms Jazz" Groove Merchant/Solid Records Japan cd

Bass – Paul West
Drums – Jimmy Madison
Guitar – Bucky Pizzarelli
Piano – Tom Garvin
Tenor Saxophone – Zoot Sims

I love her singing so much. A master. Ms Jazz, indeed.

The Herbie Nichols Project "Strange City" Palmetto cd

Each of their releases is a great interpretation of Nichol's always intriguing compositions.

Bass – Ben Allison
Drums – Matt Wilson
Piano – Frank Kimbrough
Soprano Saxophone – Michael Blake
Tenor Saxophone – Ted Nash
Trombone – Wycliffe Gordon
Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Ron Horton

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As near as I can tell the difference is the STR converts triodes like the 845 or 300B to diodes to do the actual rectification. The DynaGrid uses solid state diodes for the rectification and then (wild a$$ guess) uses the 845 as a buffer stage to add the tube yumminess and adjustability.

I wonder if Steve has tried other 10V triodes like the 805 or 211? Or if they are usable in the Dynagrid?

I knew it! Deposit down and back on the list!

Mental Notes:

1) Given the popularity of the STR, I was wondering when Steve would offer something similar? I would much rather get something from an outfit that is well oiled and established, from an engineer that I know and respect, and a customer service situation that doesn’t involve being dependent on the whims of one individual. Not meant to be disrespectful of Al and what he has achieved — you know what I mean.
2) Missing/Craving a new development thread!
3) Amused that the two biggest STR holdouts just perked up!

How Steve kept quiet for six months is beyond me! Looking forward to more updates!