anacrusis

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Tube Characterization: 6DJ8, 6922, 7308, CCa, etc
Your responses to this thread, even those in opposition to my ideas are very much appreciated. There is some great information and some true audiophile wisdom here. I've even decided to purchase an integrated for a second system with 6SN7 tubes at... 
Tube Characterization: 6DJ8, 6922, 7308, CCa, etc
Okay, curiosity got the better of me and I had to see what was going on in this thread. Albert, as you know, I do value your opinion and will no doubt be calling you at some point. Many of us, certainly tube users, choose sound produced by circuit... 
Tube Characterization: 6DJ8, 6922, 7308, CCa, etc
Okay, curiosity got the better of me and I had to see what was going on in this thread. Albert, as you know, I do value your opinion and will no doubt be calling you at some point. Many of us, certainly tube users, choose sound produced by circuit... 
Tube Characterization: 6DJ8, 6922, 7308, CCa, etc
Thanks to everyone who contributed kindly and thoughtfully to this post. Jab, Cmo, Dopogue, Imin2u, let's move forward. I will repost a part II to this thread in hopes that we can consolidate those of like opinion in this forum. If not I will try ... 
Tube Characterization: 6DJ8, 6922, 7308, CCa, etc
Thanks to everyone who contributed kindly and thoughtfully to this post. Jab, Cmo, Dopogue, Imin2u, let's move forward. I will repost a part II to this thread in hopes that we can consolidate those of like opinion in this forum. If not I will try ... 
Tube Characterization: 6DJ8, 6922, 7308, CCa, etc
Thanks for your input Tvad! 
Tube Characterization: 6DJ8, 6922, 7308, CCa, etc
08-01-06: Mrtennis"this question can only be answered in the context of a particular tube circuit".08-01-06: Rchau"You can change the sound of tube by just changing the operating point (plate voltage, load ressistors, heater voltage,...). Also, th... 
Tube Characterization: 6DJ8, 6922, 7308, CCa, etc
Perhaps I should follow Dsremer's lead and invest in good wine and forget exotic tubes. Now you may like Chardonnays for reason of their peppery quality and I may dislike them for that same reason. The peppery quality remains.Tubes too indeed have... 
Tube Characterization: 6DJ8, 6922, 7308, CCa, etc
My post is offered more as a contribution and less as a quest for a personal solution. I propose the creation of a logical methodology for determining the sound of individual tube brands and models. This post was inspired by Joe's Tube Lore and I ... 
Tube Characterization: 6DJ8, 6922, 7308, CCa, etc
My post is offered more as a contribution and less as a quest for a personal solution. I propose the creation of a logical methodology for determining the sound of individual tube brands and models. This post was inspired by Joe's Tube Lore and I ... 
DK Design VS.1 Reference mkII - Optimization
Theaudiotweak: Brass? That's a surprise, I would have guessed rubber or wood or maybe glass or plastic. Do you also feel that the metal screen transmits electromechanical vibration and or electromagnetic induction? It seems like the metal screen w... 
DK Design VS.1 Reference mkII - Optimization
Theaudiotweak: Brass? That's a surprise, I would have guessed rubber or wood or maybe glass or plastic. Do you also feel that the metal screen transmits electromechanical vibration and or electromagnetic induction? It seems like the metal screen w... 
DK Design VS.1 Reference mkII - Optimization
The Eichman Power cord with Mullard Tubes. Synergistic Alpha Quad Active's at the bottom and Guerrilla Audio Silver for the top end in a bi-wire configuration. The transformation is absolutley amazing. The bass and mid-bass response is now among t... 
Long Speaker Cables with Tube Amps? Bass Response
That's funny and true. The Cayin sure is pretty though. 
Very short speaker cable length recommended?
There is a small on-line cable company that makes wonderful cables, some of the best I've ever heard. When my new wall unit required that I move the speakers about 15' away from the source I decided to go with long interconnect runs of this cable ...