akaddict
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| New tubes for BAT VK-3i Update:Received 4 70's era Sovtek 6922s and 2 1952 Mazda (French) 6V6s, as described. I like the new sound better but can't exactly finger the difference - maybe a tiny bit "harder", but more air, less congestion, improved stage. These changes are... | |
| How did U get into this expensive hobby? As a teen (late 1970's) I read Stereo Review every month and picked out the "best" system components based on the highly reliable performance specifications and authoritative product reviews. At the time, I had a Sound Design all-in-one turntable/... | |
| New tubes for BAT VK-3i I talked to a Russian-sounding gentleman from B.A.T. (proprietor). By the way, he spoke favorably of Kevin Deal.B.A.T. reportedly uses only current production tubes (I assume to ensure continuous and consistent supply). Both factory tubes are labe... | |
| Best female vocals on CD Mary Black - while I don't enjoy all of the songs, her voice is so pure, and the sonics are great on "Babes in the Wood" - Gift Horse D2-77528.Also, Sue Matthews is interesting on a bunch of old favorites on "Love Dances" - 1991 SIR 91037. | |
| Dented Tweeter? I have a dented metal dome Thiel 2 2. The manufacturer said they have done tests and unless the dome actually hits the magnet, they don't sound worse.That seems counter intuitive, but I haven't notice a difference.Nevertheless, I bought a new twee... | |
| McCormack DNA1 power ratings My copy of owner's manual & 1993 Product Brochure both say 150 wpc.Sometimes I run out of oomph into Thiel 2 2's. |