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| tube choice for Audible Illusions L1 I contacted Upscale audio and they agree to send me a replacement tube. Excellent service, way to go, Upscale. | |
| tube choice for Audible Illusions L1 I tried plug and unplug several times, and it is still there. And it is not intermittent anymore, it is a continuous hissing sound. I also switch the left and right tube, and the hissing sound move with the tube. By this, I can confirm one of the ... | |
| tube choice for Audible Illusions L1 I emailed Upscale audio, but with no reply. I am disappointed. I even pay extra $10 for the premium, and it says on the web site that this is a tube they would recommend. But BTW, can I tell if it is the tube comes defective, or it failed prematur... | |
| tube choice for Audible Illusions L1 Need help again. I just got the new EH 6922 tube over the weekend, but today, I found out it has very loud hissing sound ... is that the tube is done? | |
| tube choice for Audible Illusions L1 i finally got the Electro-Harmonix-6922 and listened for an hour, so far, I like it. it doesn't have the glare as in my previous 6h23neb. I also feel the detail and sound stage are improved | |
| tube choice for Audible Illusions L1 Thanks for the advice. I don't think it is because of the interconnect though. I got the noise since the first day I got this preamp, then I upgrade the interconnect, and the noise is still there. Maybe some capacitor are old? Inside, there is a s... | |
| tube choice for Audible Illusions L1 I tried different combination.Caps on with Main 1 out - harsh or dryCaps off with Main 1 out - sounds thin, less musical, but easier on listeningCaps on with Main 2 out - it seems it improves the situation a bit, not as harsh. Or according to the ... | |
| tube choice for Audible Illusions L1 Here is my system:Sony Blu ray player, Maverick audio DAC (not using the tube buffer), AI L1 preamp, McCormack DNA-1 deluxe amp, B&W CDM9NT speaker.I am using the Aux input, and Main 1 output. I will try using the Main 2 to see if there is any... | |
| tube choice for Audible Illusions L1 I tried to turn on the capacitors, my immediate impression is that it sounds thin, and not as musical. It seems it is easier on listening though. But it then sounds closer to the Rotel I have before ... | |
| tube choice for Audible Illusions L1 Hi Dekay,How does the Siemens 7dj8 sound in the M3A? Would it help to smooth things out a bit compared to other tubes? I have ordered Electroix-Harmonix 6922. Any experience how they would compared? | |
| tube choice for Audible Illusions L1 thanks for the advice. I will try turn on the cap. It is currently turn off based on recommendation from AI. It won't hurt to try turn it back on. Actually, what is that cap thing?Also, the Electro-Harmonix-6922 seems worth a try. Not expensive, a... | |
| tube choice for Audible Illusions L1 I am very confused. So, the Amperex 6922 is not good? From the AI FAQ, it says:"Only "mil-spec, low-noise" 6922, 6DJ8, 7308 or European E88CC tubes are recommended for use in Modulus preamplifiers.Previous production Modulus M2, M3, M3a and L1 pre... | |
| tube choice for Audible Illusions L1 Thanks. I am reading Joe's tube Lore page. He also recommend the Amperex white label PQ 6922. I found a couple posting on eBay, but it is not matched pair and are expensive, average to be $180. =(I am very new to tube. So, all those Amperex tubes ... | |
| tube choice for Audible Illusions L1 Well ... harsh may not be the right word, but maybe due to some of the recording, some song has very strong glare ... I don't know if it is the right word also. Usually when hearing female vocals. The bottom line is, got fatigue after hearing for ... | |
| best pre-amp new or used for under $500? Right now, I am using Sony Blu-ray player, Maverick Audio DAC, Audible Illusions L1 preamp, McCormack DNA-1 Deluxe amp, and B&W CDM9NT speaker. I had a Rotel CD player before, and then I compare with the cheapy Sony Blu-ray player, can't hear ... |