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The RCA 6NS7GTB arrived today and is playing. Am waiting for the vocals to smooth out a bit and for the soundstage to expand.

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Quote from: ejk on June 10, 2026, 03:53:53 AMNick has the Orchard been retired?

Quote from: ejk on June 10, 2026, 03:53:53 AMNick has the Orchard been retired?

Just for a while, Evan. I am enjoying the tube rolling and tube sound. I still think the Starkrimson Ultra is a very good amp and especially for the price I got it for.

The Sylvania VT 231 is a great tube and I have another tube coming Friday from eBay. It's an RCA 6NS7GTB black plate side d getter (not sure what that all means...) The Sylvania will be tough to beat.

Nick has the Orchard been retired?

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Quote from: mresseguie on June 09, 2026, 07:17:32 PMAlbum: E.S.T.: 301
Band: Esbjorn Svensson Trio

I must be on a roll with two album recommendations in 8 days!

Yes, I think so, Michael!   Glad you are enjoying good music 🎶

Album: E.S.T.: 301
Band: Esbjorn Svensson Trio

I must be on a roll with two album recommendations in 8 days!

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Nick,
Thanks!  Tom's write-up made me very happy!

Glad user's are getting great results with the dspNexus 2/8 in their systems!