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Thanks Dave & Levi& Robin,I have read John Darko's reviews (and just did again) but I'm not sure what he means with these comments:"It doesn't have the depth of soundstage of the MHDT Labs Paradisea and Havana, but the MiniMax more than makes up for it with sheer enthusiasm. The MiniMax doesn't sound as "tubey" as the MHDT Labs gear. In fact, it doesn't sound "tubey" at all." & "Those that prefer a more romantic interpretation (and NOS tragics) should consider the MHDT Labs Havana - if a side order of tubes is essential"...what is a "NOS tragic"?....I also note that John prefers the Audio-GD NFB-2 DAC above all but I like the idea of the tube option in the EE Minimax DAC.My Havana was slightly modded to tighten up the bass but I find that some types of "denser" music, such as rock, still sound a bit congested. Just to clarify a bit more, the DAC feeds a Mapletree Audio Ultra 4A SE (with nos RCA 12SX7's) and a Butler 2250 hybrid amp with Grover H cabling coupled with a brand new Veloce Black Cat spdif cable though an Audio-GD DI USB/SPDIF interface. Speakers are Salk SongTower RT's.I just read your reply Robin, maybe I'll give it a try because I wouldn't call the above system overly dynamic. As you said, one man's meat is anothers...err..whatever....
Thanks Dave & Levi& Robin,I have read John Darko's reviews (and just did again) but I'm not sure what he means with these comments:"It doesn't have the depth of soundstage of the MHDT Labs Paradisea and Havana, but the MiniMax more than makes up for it with sheer enthusiasm. The MiniMax doesn't sound as "tubey" as the MHDT Labs gear. In fact, it doesn't sound "tubey" at all." & "Those that prefer a more romantic interpretation (and NOS tragics) should consider the MHDT Labs Havana - if a side order of tubes is essential"...what is a "NOS tragic"?...."
Thanks for the info RTobin. Upscale audio actually has the Mullard (platinum version) cryo'ed for only $58 vs. a pair of Pavanes for $83...better to wait though , as you said, to try out the stock tube in my system first.cheers,Dave
You know you don't have to turn the amplifiers on.