orpheus10
Responses from orpheus10
| How to level match when comparing components? If the object is to listen to music, who needs test equipment. There is no better test equipment than two good ears. You will need to compare the two players one at a time, playing your favorite music, in your listening room. | |
| Why do old tubes sound better than current tubes? Viridian, we found something we can agree on; I think. New tubes do not even compare to NOS tubes. NOS tubes can take gear to another level. Let me be specific; I am referring to preamp tubes, those are the one's I have had experience with. | |
| Experience wanted with Conrad Johnson GAT pre. I am familiar with older CJ preamps, and totally unfamiliar with the new one's. They used 12au7 and 12ax7 tubes in the older units; these tubes gave them the classic "CJ glow". From what I have read, the new CJ's are neutral. From what I know, the... | |
| old expensive cd player or new cd mid price ? New Marantz players are top notch, and you got a warranty. | |
| mostly Audio Research now i need digital help? ? ? If you buy a used transport, make sure it can be repaired before you buy it. | |
| CJ PV-12 mods & upgrades by Bob & Gary Backert I own a CJ PV-12 with "Black Gate" caps for the electrolytics; as good as it sounds, I am sure additional mods would make it better. | |
| Primaluna opinions wanted The Primaluna is a giant killer; I am referring to ARC. With NOS RCA 12au7 and 12ax7 Plus a matched quad of Tung Sol EL34 and the Prima Luna 6 is a giant killer. | |
| Recaping Audiolab 8000Ms If my 8000C is any indication, Audiolabs are bulletproof; it's the only Pre I have not recaped. | |
| Reel to Reel decks Petepappp, I just got some new Rhino CD's of some old recordings; these are recordings I heard in the 50's. They have never sounded this good; it's like I can walk among the musicians. This has to do with the recording process, and nothing to do w... | |
| Trade- off, power SS vs tube magic. Audiofiel,T-vad, onhway61, malfan; my speakers are custom built 3 way. The crossover was designed by an eccentric engineer who did nothing else. It utilizes Solen Metallized polypropylene capacitors for the woofer, and Jantzen Superior Series Z-ca... | |
| Trade- off, power SS vs tube magic. It's nice to be among geniouses (is that the proper plural for more than one genious). I know that P = E x I, and several other formulas for "watts". But what I don't know is how to substitute "tube watts" for "SS watts"; and I would appreciate it... | |
| Trade- off, power SS vs tube magic. Hack, it's amazing that you should mention the BAT VK 500. That's the amp I want to audition and compare to a tube amp. | |
| 6922 tube recommendations I put some expensive NOS 6922 in my pre, and I was not overwhelmed. I have used NOS 12au7 tubes and was awed in another pre. Maybe 6922 NOS tubes don't make as much difference as 12au7 tubes. MY point is, I would not spend money on expensive NOS 6... | |
| Trade- off, power SS vs tube magic. I'm with you Bojack, it's just that not everyone appreciates my sense of humor. | |
| Reel to Reel decks I suppose if I threw in, "Maxell XLII, Position "EE" tape into this equation, that would realy "discombobulate" some minds. With this tape, the soundstage is so "holographic", that you feel as though you can walk among the musicians. |