lowrider57
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| Another question about bi wiring I used two sets of kimber kable 8tc wires.one for uppers one for lowers on a set of nht 2.5i.If you’re using this type of connection, binding straps should be disconnected. Straps and jumpers are only used when connecting to one set of binding pos... | |
| How does the sound of a power tube change, over time? as power tubes age does the amp suffer in terms of frequency extension, dynamics, volume, etc? Yes, what I notice is a loss of top-end extension and a dullness to the sound, as in a loss of dynamics.But this change due to aging tubes happens gradu... | |
| Best Volume Settings? My vote is less amp volume and more source gain, but again, you don't want clipping If memory serves, that is standard procedure in the studio. Playback and recording starts at the source to achieve the highest signal to noise. But not all compo... | |
| Questions from a Tube Preamp newbie I have NOS Mullards ECC 82’s , sounds like somebody threw a blanket over my system . Kinda like pushing the Dolby button on a cassette player . As always, YMMV.Regarding Mullard and other NOS brands, if they are noise-tested they should sound good... | |
| Looking for Better Jitter Reduction in a DAC I still think you may have a gain mismatch (2.8V into a power amp with a 1.0V sensitivity). It does depend a bit on the design of the amplifier's gain control. Does it come after an input stage? If so, that input stage could still be driven into c... | |
| Looking for Better Jitter Reduction in a DAC My experience with curing 'digititus' has been via multiple tweaks that addressed each of the various elements in the digital chain. It was cumulative. There was no one 'silver bullet'. Most of the significant improvements were based on clea... | |
| Looking for Better Jitter Reduction in a DAC I think the attenuators may be a cheap way to test the analogue output of the DAC. I would really like to find a DAC that I could audition for a trial period, and in the meantime save for a new unit.As I stated earlier, the Cable Company's fee is ... | |
| Looking for Better Jitter Reduction in a DAC @willemj , thanks. Attenuators may be the easiest way to test this situation. And good point about analogue.I have season tix to the Philadelphia Orchestra and the brass section can definitely sound harsh at times, plus that is the nature of the t... | |
| Questions from a Tube Preamp newbie Yes, using a different tube type as cathode follower gives you an almost endless variation of sonics. Rogue responds very well to tube rolling and there are many different 12AU7's. | |
| Looking for Better Jitter Reduction in a DAC @willemj , maybe I wasn’t clear about #4. The problem still exists when the preamp is out of the system (DAC direct to amp input). When using the amp gain control, music is very loud at about 11 or 12 o’clock on the dial, about 80 dB at listening ... | |
| Looking for Better Jitter Reduction in a DAC It is entirely possible that the harshness could be from the speakers. Tuner and TT sound fine, but are of course lower than 2.8V output gain. I'm using Gallo floorstanders; 88dB, 8 ohms, a benign impedance curve between 4 and 8 ohms. Gallo uses a... | |
| Questions from a Tube Preamp newbie I wouldn't use the term sparkle to describe the Brimars, I would say they have a nice amount of "air" in the highs, a very realistic sound. RCA Cleartops and Amperex have sparkle, meaning extended highs. Never tried JJs. | |
| Looking for Better Jitter Reduction in a DAC Here I am again asking for help to troubleshoot the "hard edge" produced by my DAC. Here's an update...I haven’t tried the iFi spdif ipurifier yet since I’m not convinced the problem is due to poor jitter control. I’m really sold on the HDMI (I2S... | |
| Questions from a Tube Preamp newbie @aberyclark , there's no rule that says that all four tubes need to be the same type. When I owned a Perseus Magnum, I had 2 RCA Blackplates in the front Gain position, and Mullards as Cathode Followers. The RCA's provided open, dynamic sonics, wh... | |
| PS Audio PWT - cd transport Toolbox, did you buy the PWT new, refurbished, or used? If you are planning to change the drive, you will likely void the warranty. My PWT is a refurbished unit and the transport was loud and often would not eject. I had the transport/drive replac... |