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| "Buzz" Coming Through Speakers In the past, changing the tubes resolved the problem. But not this time.It appears that the line stage version of the SP16 uses three 12AX7's, and the version which includes a phono stage uses three more. Not sure which version you have, but in a... | |
| Is DEQX a game changer? Excellent post by Bruce (Bifwynne), IMO. Like Cerrot, in general I too am biased in favor of minimizing what is in the signal path. But digital signal processing can do amazing things these days, that often are either not possible in the analog do... | |
| phase control on BAT VK pre amps A point to keep in mind is that when the setting of the phase switch is changed, not only is the polarity of the recording being inverted, but the configuration of the circuitry in the preamp is being changed. That in itself can be expected to som... | |
| Is DEQX a game changer? Bruce & Lloyd,A couple of comments that were made earlier by some of the experienced DEQX users who have been making outstanding contributions to the thread:08-28-14: Drewan77DEQX is also an excellent preamp, completely neutral and very analog... | |
| That "tube sound" and power ratings Great points by Ralph, as usual, with which I agree.09-25-14: Charles1dadRalph, there's something that doesn't make sense concerning your comments about speaker designers. These designers have to have at the very least a rudimentary understanding ... | |
| Is DEQX a game changer? Thanks for the invite, Bruce. I'll definitely keep that in mind.I bought the rep's demo, which was a PreMate. So I have DAC capabilities ... to be explored and understood in the coming days and weeks.Question: Have you or will you be trying the DE... | |
| That "tube sound" and power ratings As I understand the question, you are seeking to determine if in general it makes sense to prefer a lower powered tube amp to a higher powered tube amp (assuming that both amps can provide sufficient watts for the application), due to an expectati... | |
| Is DEQX a game changer? Congratulations, Bruce! Glad to hear that the time and effort you've put into this assessment has paid off.Best,-- Al | |
| Switch box & audio integrity Here are links to a couple of additional possibilities, at higher price points, including the Decware model Roggae referred to:Decware Zen ($329)DB Systems DBP-2JAU/5 ($110) (click on the links under "DBP-2J/5" for further info).I used the DB Syst... | |
| What's your favorite lyric from a song? Sometimes in the mornin' when shadows are deepI lie here beside you just watching you sleepAnd sometimes I whisper what I'm thinking ofMy cup runneth over with loveSometimes in the evening when you do not seeI study the small things you do constan... | |
| should I suspend a floor-standing turntable? Although these are fairly expensive, they illustrate the kind of arrangement I would suggest. A maple block on top of rubber/cork footers. I think you might be able to find similar material for the footers less expensively at Home Depot, or via Am... | |
| What's the greatest bargain in SET these days? I haven't taken the time to read most of this thread, but I believe I can provide some insight into the points raised in Rebbi's post just above.As you no doubt realize, global feedback affects the characteristics of an amplifier in a number of di... | |
| Best Amp for $300 to Power Paradigm Monitor 9s My budget is about 300 dollars, and I'd like something in the 100 WPC range, so I will likely buy second hand vintage.Another possibility to consider, should one appear for sale, would be a Carver M400t "cube amp," which is rated at 200 watts/chan... | |
| High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz 09-18-14: Mapman... is it possible that both the product and your perceptions are both changing?Not to mention the possibility that something else altogether is changing, in the system or its environment. E.g., ongoing aging or breakin of componen... | |
| Voice and instrument image bunched in the middle?? Just a couple of thoughts to add to what has been said:1)A contributor to the lack of focus, especially if it primarily has a vertical orientation, may simply be that the six foot listening distance is not enough for the drivers to blend properly.... |