johnmcalpin
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| Tube dampers? I have giant brass dampers on my 6SN7s for my preamp. Got them from Andy at VTS. I haven't seen them on his Web site for a while, however.I won't use the preamp without them. They give amazing heft to the image, and clarity in the low end.I'm usin... | |
| Has anyone upgraded their preamp with V-caps? I might do this later this month. Bob Backert is once again working over my preamp. He did an astounding job last time and now he's adding a new power supply of his own design.We talked about the V-Caps and he said they are a definite improvement,... | |
| Electrocompaniet EMC-1 24/192...Where to from here Barrelchief,What exactly has you looking to move away from the EMC? I've had the same player for about three years now and have been toying with mods or a new player although I am generally very happy with the sound.And the Cary 306 is one of the ... | |
| Has anyone upgraded their preamp with V-caps? Jppenn,Thanks for the details. I was wondering about replacing all the caps or just upgrading those in the signal path. I am aware of some possible downsides and will tread lightly. | |
| Has anyone upgraded their preamp with V-caps? I'm asking this question myself. Why just the output stage? | |
| THIEL CS 2.4 PURCHASE Dave,I have the 2.3, a slightly harder load, and I have used the Bryston 4B-ST, Plinius SA-102 and now the Rogue Zeus.I've found that while power is key, the quality of power -- and everything else down the line -- is crucial.I've had good luck ov... | |
| Do tube dampers improve sound? I use very heavy brass dampers from Vintage Tube Services on the four 6SN7s in my Rouge 99 preamp. I have switched them in and out and used them with a variety of 6SN7 types.I can report a tremendous sonic benefit. Bass is dramatic both in depth a... | |
| Speaker Cables for Thiel 2.4 I've had great sounds over the years with Cardas Neutral reference speaker cables on my Thiel 2.3s. I also use Cardas Golden Reference ICs. I found the Cross to be a bit more rolled off, "tubey" if you will, than the Golden Reference ICs. The same... | |
| How trustworhty is Used Cables? They earn my highest praise. I have bought used and new cables over the years and been treated fairly and gotten great deals. The advice has been better. | |
| Recommend used digital source for $3K used I auditioned a few units in that price range -- Linn, Naim and some others. The Ayre unit was not available at the time and I wish it had been.I fell for the Electrocompaniet. It has remarkable sound. | |
| EMC-1UP SE interconnect? Teajay, I've not heard the spider clamp directly. I read about it in the EMC Web site and was curious, so I poked around.I recall reading several comments here about it and while some said it improved things a great deal, others were not so sold. ... | |
| EMC-1UP SE interconnect? I use Cardas Golden Reference and a Cardas balance adapter for the CD end. My preamp is single-ended only.All works well for me.Interesting comments about the spider clamp. I have heard mixed things about that. | |
| Help me pick a tube amp for Thiel 2.4's I've had great success with the Rogue Zeus and my Thiel 2.3s.Before going tube, my solid state amps were the Bryston 4B ST and the Plinius SA-102.I've found the Rouge to offer a much more detailed and present midrange than the Plinius and far less... | |
| The Cable Company - Wow Another very happy customer here.Paul has been truly amazing in his insights with cables and interconnects as well as tweaks and equipment. Since the office is nearby, I've been able to run up there and borrow gear. The store rooms are amazing and... | |
| Thiel and tubes Joe, as soon as the living room furniture arives, I'll have an open house.I do need to get some feedback soon on the new set up. I've been tinkering with an Equitech balanced power unit and a Shunyata King Cobra power cord on the Zeus.And Zaiksman... |