ahendler
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| Help Diagnose Tube Preamp Problem I don't think the preamp which he is talking about has adjustable tube biasing. A lot of preamps will ping if you tap on the tubes and does not mean that they are bad. Does the pinging get worse as you turn up the volumn? | |
| Help Diagnose Tube Preamp Problem The pinging you here is microphonics caused by high gain in the preamp. You might try tube dampers on your preamp tubes | |
| difference from higher input impedence on amp? I do not think you will here a differance considering the output impedances of your preamps | |
| SONY SCD-1 CD/SACD Player The Sony 5400es is much better than the 777 I had and does not have the same type of transport so there will be no sled problems with this unit. | |
| rca vs xlr interconnect You should try it both ways. Some people like the sound of balanced equipment connected single ended | |
| My 1st tube amp: transformer buzz audible 15 feet? If this is a new unit and the shop is local tell them you want a replacement. You should not hear any buzz coming from the transformer. Do try a cheater plug which will lift the groundAlso you could bring the unit to the dealer, hook it up and see... | |
| EMM DCC2-SE or Sony 5400ES for HiRez downloads? The sony only plays discs. You would have to burn your downloads to a CD-R to play on the Sony. Don't know anything about the EMM | |
| SONY SCD-1 CD/SACD Player It probably has a bad sled motor. Common problem. I have a 777 that I have not repaired. There is a Sony service center that will fix it. I think it is $279 but you have to ship it. | |
| Longer XLR Runs The general thinking is long interconnects and short speaker cables. you should not suffer a loss in quality doing what you propose | |
| Tube Research Labs Dude vs. Shindo Labs preamps Just to mention that the ShindoAuriges line stage is under $3000 new. I have the Auriges with the mm phono stage and it is wonderful at $4500 | |
| Self-powered speakers: any good? ATC powered speakers are very good and quite expensive | |
| Woofer sucking in and out You are getting rumble in your turntable setup. It could be an isolation problem or poor setup. It also could be microphonics in the phono stage. Try tube dampers on your phono stage | |
| 2 Tubes in processor should both glow the same No problem. your answers are over on Audio Asylum where you also posted | |
| Static and popping sound from my new apollo Sounds like the same problem the Oppo players have had. Have you called Rega about the problem? They may have a solution for you | |
| MM cartridge comparable to a Benz L2 The Ortofon 2M Bronze at $400 is very nice |