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| Need advice ono a Tube preamp If I buy a tube preamp newWhy new versus used? then: 1) how long does it take to burn inThat depends on the preamp...and the caps, resistors, etc. But, in general 200-300 hours. 2) how often do you need to change tubesDepends on the tubes. I am on... | |
| Down graded, with fantastic results the global -ve feedback has an effect on the overall sound: dark & broody & closed-in. The soundstage is also closed-in/2-D. The sound is limited to the width of the speaker separation. Playing w/ the speaker position did not improve the s... | |
| Tube Characteristics Tvad - is the review available on-line anywhere?No. But, back issues of Vacuum Tube Valley can be ordered here. Issue 19 has the 6550/KT88 Shootout. | |
| Tube Characteristics Vacuum Tube Valley did a comparison of KT-88 tubes a while back. The JJ Tesla KT88 was the second best rated KT88 behind the venerated Genelex Gold Lion KT88. I use VAC factory Chinese tubes in my PHI 110/110 amp, and they are excellent. | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Wc65mustang, I also use a Neuance shelf, although not suspended from the ceiling. It's a terrific product.Thanks for your informative, helpful and pleasant comments. | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Nice system, Wc65mustang. For you to say the Grange rates higher than any other peice of gear in your system is saying quite a lot.Could you please elaborate on the comment that the Grange "digs deeper" into the music. How does the tonal balance c... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Wc65mustang, thank you for your opinion. I am interested in Supratek products. Can you share some of your experience in comparison with other preamps you have owned, i.e. the Aesthetix Rhea? What other components are in your system? | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Wc65mustang wrote:...we don't need your commentary because nobody cares what you think.You don't speak for me, Wc65mustang. | |
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| Neutral powercords Thanks for the atta-boy, Rene. There are some excellent contributions to the "Power Cord Flavors" thread by a number of Audiogon members. I have found myself going back to the discussion on several occasions when considering a new cord. | |
| Bob Crump passes away over holiday. I had several transactions with Bob, and I am grateful to have met him...albeit through cyberspace.As Jim said, Bob was always willing to help others. Bummer. | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Phil 1 and Tvad,What cdp do you have?APL Denon 3910. | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Phil, I also use a CDP with transformer coupled triode output stage, and while I don't need a preamp, I enjoy the sound of the CDP through the preamp. Just a suggestion, but you might live with the preamp and try going direct and through the pream... | |
| Question on Salamander Synergy system I have no reason to hide my gear other than my preference to do so. As another member recently remarked, "You have a stealth system". One doesn't know it's there until I point it out, and it makes me different than most audiophiles I know. The Sal... |