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| Tube Pre-Amp, vs Solid State with Tone Controls/EQ to take edge off the top end? Don't tone controls introduce phase problems? Simple circuits mitigate phase problems? And how does one detect how much phase accuracy influences realism in the sound reproduction.? | |
| Tube Pre-Amp, vs Solid State with Tone Controls/EQ to take edge off the top end? +1 Elizabeth. Really good AC conditioning will calm down a bright high end and leave the music to be heard. Initially thought my speakers were too bright and went to work toning them down with tubes, tweaks, then got the power right and voila. The... | |
| Vibration isolation an issue in a concrete basement The BPT unit has two outlets specifically for digital, I only have CD running through this. No other digital. The BPT unit being plugged into it's own dedicated line coming from the EquiTech unit gives two layers of balanced power to the front end... | |
| Does hearing the best in high end audio make your opinions more valid? I like the topic. In my case would fall into the yea probably group. And you bet I would love to hear more high quality systems. Would lead me toward possible improvements. Our talent at discerning what might improve our systems reducing trial and... | |
| HiFi newbie - Thoughts on pairing vintage amp with modern speakers/TT? Tube Amps sound better. | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup Charles, I've had six dedicated lines since inception. The EquiTech panel now services each of these. So the BPT unit is plugged into a balanced power source and runs the front end, so yes, in line. The amps and subwoofer amps across the room ar... | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup Marc, saw your new room in the interview on WBF. When I saw your photo sitting on the couch, said to myself now that’s a guy that’s having some fun.I can really appreciate your taming of the AC noise, as I have sort of followed your lead. As the A... | |
| Valve phono stage Have a BAT VKP10 SE. My cart is 1.7 mv and while it occasionally sends some noise through at high volumes it really lays down the lumber. Authoritative bass and sweet to boot. Recently, (last night} ran in some Amperex PQ White label 6922s and the... | |
| Vibration isolation an issue in a concrete basement Vinylfan62,Having my system in the basement has presented benefits and challenges. One benefit being the background noise level, or absence of such. While the concrete floor has been covered with hardwood nailed to 3/4" plywood and the walls with ... | |
| Valve phono stage BAT | |
| Balanced power and 2 prong plugs Hard to believe a year and a half has passed. Erik, I finally found a Equi=Tech wall unit, had it installed about a month ago to good effect. Deeper quieter and more dynamic. Good advice from you and jea48 and much appreciated. | |
| Diffusion or Absorption Congratulations on a really nice size listening room. GIK has quite a few wonderful products and I've found them to be a great deal of help. Acoustic Fields with Dennis Foley has a wonderful product regarding truly effective low frequency absorpt... | |
| Art Dudley Calls B.S. but without naming names - PLEASE DO! hifiman5, yes it's my man cave. And thanks for the compliment. | |
| Tube rolling and SAC Glowmaster KT88? I have been seriously looking at SAC, so this is disconcerting. Kittipol seems straight up and the balanced Glowmaster fits right in with my system. When you say great sound, what are it's strengths? | |
| what is the best Kt88 to get I have been on the KT88-6550 search for a few years with a Mcintosh MC60. Penta, Psvane, JJs,TungSol reissues, and NOS TungSol 3 hole grey plates,, Sophia Electric KT88s and now some new Gold Lions.I have some hope that the GLs will, after burn in... |