zaikesman
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| Tubes with Thiel CS-3.6's? has anyone had success? In my opinion, you are not going to get the most out of your speakers trying to use the amps you list. They just cannot supply the current and control these speakers need. If you want to go tubes, IMO you'll need to stay with more powerful models ... | |
| why does triod mode sound better than ultralinear? Despite what you might imply from Marakanetz' post, the signal path will be no shorter in triode mode than it is in ultralinear, though there will be fewer engaged elements inside the power tubes. Unfortunately, with the C-J amps it's not as simpl... | |
| Resonant modes and taming the room I am a little surprised that your calculations didn't show any serious problems - given the fact that your room's measurements are very close to doubling each dimension, I would think some strong modes should exist. | |
| Power Conditioners vs. Power Cables Hi Stehno - Better, as you'd expect for the money. I'm not done evaluating it yet, as my system is still only partially up'n'running at the moment - and this more than I really wanted to have to invest (though I suspect it's justified at the pream... | |
| Power Conditioners vs. Power Cables Warren and Whknopp, I am with both of you when it comes to not having tried - or wanting to - any $K PC's. But I'm the same way with all my wires - that's just not the level I can play this game on, especially with as many components to plug in as... | |
| Is it taboo to mod a speaker? ...And of course, I think we've forgotten to mention the #1 speaker mod of all time - listening with the grilles removed. | |
| Power Conditioners vs. Power Cables To get back to the original question for a sec, and also try to answer the one Warren raises, there are 2 basic reasons often given as to why an upgraded PC could and frequently will give an improvement even after a line conditioner:1) The in-wall... | |
| CJ PV-14L vs. Cary SLP-88 I have found new-production 6SN7's to be adequate, but admit I don't have experience using them as audio preamp tubes, just in audio amplifiers as drivers and guitar-amp preamp sections. | |
| The METERS....tight,funky vibes Speaking of which, we just got the idea yesterday that maybe it's the year to finally go back down to NO for the Jazz & Heritage Festival...anybody checked out what's happening yet? | |
| How Do I Start Playing With the Big Boys and Girls I stand corrected on the speakers' vintage... | |
| Help: low Maintenance Tube Amp short list. Jax2, that's an interesting amp to learn about. Thanks for the tip and the photo. | |
| Review: Polk Audio Lsi 25 Speaker That's a great deal on medium-sized floorstander that can go almost full-range with authority, if you like the sound. It's always seemed as if, in theory, the big speaker makers could bring good sound to market at a reasonable price if they cared ... | |
| How Do I Start Playing With the Big Boys and Girls Why don't you tell us about everything you're running now, and maybe also some things you might have heard which got you thinking about upgrading in the first place. And despite what sogood51 would have you believe, the first rule is that there ar... | |
| 3-Way Crossover's and Amp selection? I'm not gonna make any recommendations, but I will say that tube amps will not necessarily 'cut off' your HF extension, or even your LF extension in many cases. Depends entirely on the amps in question, but there are lots of great tube amps which ... | |
| Is it taboo to mod a speaker? Most speaker mods involve things like crossover component quality upgrades, internal wire upgrades, or binding post upgrades, in addition to various cabinet-deadening strategies such as coatings, adhesives/sealants, or sheet appliques. Some folks ... |