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Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
hi Grannyring,sorry if i asked a stupid question. do you know the output impedance of DUDE? anyone? and what is the default gain that TRL made in dude? guess that's another stupid question.. anyway, thanks if anyone kind to answer. 
Need understanding on amperage
hi Ralph,Thanks for responding about my query. i'm not sure what if the load should dip to 1 ohm MOMENTARILY for certain high freq. and playing at whisper quiet level, does this mean the amp should still be capable of handling such load (theoretic... 
Need understanding on amperage
Can anyone help to illustrate how and what components in the amp (eg. transformer VA, capacitance, transistor rating, etc) that are crucial in delivery into difficult loads e.g. lower than 1ohm in peak situations? thanks. If the listening level is... 
Would Atmasphere M1 work with ML Ascent i speakers
hi Pal, i do own a ML Ascent i, it is in my second system. Generally i would say almost every amp(even multichannel receivers) in the market are able to drive the ML speakers, but not to a sonic greatness that may leave you satisfied. Depending on... 
$18k Tube preamp for large scale symphonies please
HI Whart, i'm only searching for line stage only. Lucky me, no additional cost for the phono. BTW, i'm using Martin logan speakers and their sonic are rather neutral, perhap slightly warm\bloom from the 400hz down which i experience when compare t... 
$18k Tube preamp for large scale symphonies please
hi Charles1dad,thanks much for your heartily recommendation. i auditioned and was almost a jaw dropping experience. it paired with Rogue audio Medusa, Goldmund Cdp w/Wadia DAC & SuperVictory II. the only part not up to expectation is bass regi... 
$18k Tube preamp for large scale symphonies please
hey, i forget to mention CAT SL1 Legend as well, kindly include it in Ranking as well. thanks, -phil 
$18k Tube preamp for large scale symphonies please
hi, thanks for all whom had contributed. i have more or less shrink down a list. could i ask your help again to Rank the tube preamp base on below qualities separately? DETAIL: which has it as in you can hear more instruments & info not heard ... 
SS amp as opposed to tube amp
just a question : what if a tube in a pre blows? will it cause any damage to the SS amp, no matter how slightest? as i saw someone posting says tube amp blows will damage speakers.. 
$18k Tube preamp for large scale symphonies please
hi Rtilden,Thanks for your input. Certainly would be most helpful if you like to share your experience over the phone, you can PM me your number if you can talk about its detail characteristics.At the price of Ultra GT is asking, it certainly have... 
$18k Tube preamp for large scale symphonies please
- Lloydelee21, hi thanks for the compliments. i'm very very farmilar with Moon & YBA "house"sound. they have huge & airy soundstage. YBA been more fluid and forgiving but still retain detail in a sense that you got to hear "harder", overal... 
$18k Tube preamp for large scale symphonies please
hi Charles1dad,thanks for sincere recommendations. i totally agree with you. what i hope is to narrow down a possible list(3 to 5?) without wasting dealer time and inconvenience for preamp that doesn't fit my music genre,eg: ARC and Callisto is OU... 
$18k Tube preamp for large scale symphonies please
Drrsutliff, thanks for your 12 letterings. what good is VAC signature compared to Atmasphere MP1 mk3? regards. 
$18k Tube preamp for large scale symphonies please
hi all, thanks for sharing. i'd try to comment one at a time.-Response34,i'll PM you into your audiogon inbox later for privracy.-Lloydelee21 & Zd542,points taken. In fact,i sold off pre/power for this upgrade. i own Simaudio 750D cdp & Ma... 
Ayre KX-R and Pass Labs X 20 comparison ?
hi Tmsorosk, can i know what cdp /turntable and amp that you pair KX-R with? given the big price difference, is XP-20 value for money judging on their rather similar big openness airy soundstage? thanks