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| SET vs OTL Johnk has no clue but he talks a good game.If he had experience with flea power SET amps that Paulfolbrecht and I do, his comments would be somewhat valid.Ignore him. | |
| Sophia II's and Pass Labs etc The XA-30.5 is the best sounding Pass amplifier in production at this time IMO.That being said, it's difficult to designate any audio component costing $5.5K a "steal". Again IMO.Dealer disclaimer. | |
| SET vs OTL No problem John; it's not a matter of relaxation but simple facts. You'll find that most knowledgable listeners prefer the 45, PX-25, and 50 to the 300B given the speaker can be driven by all four triodes. 300B is weak at the bottom and rolled off... | |
| SET vs OTL It's undeniable that every triode has its' own characteristics. A reputable manufacturer and/or experienced hobbyist knows this. Simply reviewing the electrical properties of each tube is sufficient proof.Given a speaker is capable of being proper... | |
| SET vs OTL Given a speaker can be driven by an SET amp of comparable build quality/design the 45, 50, 2A3, and PX-25 will outperform a 300B all day long, due mostly to superior linearity. Don't even mention the 845 and 211.I've heard a boatload of these amps... | |
| US only sales WHY??? >>Both retailers and individuals would be arrogant to not accept the international market<<Let's not confuse arrogance with minimizing hassles. | |
| The old timers give the young'ns tips on the 60s. Most of the music mentioned hasn't "fallen off the radar" as you wrote, but here are a few bands to also consider:Amboy DukesFever TreeSteppenwolf (first 3 albums)Guess Who (Canned Wheat)MC5Mothers of InventionBlues ProjectPaul ButterfieldJohn May... | |
| SET vs OTL Agree with Paul. The 45 is the triode gold standard.Followed closely by 50, 2A3, and PX-25.The 300B is a distant fourth and IMO, highly overrated. | |
| Sophia II's and Pass Labs etc >>04-23-09: MadfloydThe amps have a lot more power in A/B.<<Well that's strictly conjecture as Pass does not publish any specs for Class AB operation. However, the amps will work into AB until power supply runs out of gas or the therma... | |
| Add Headshell weight to track better? >>04-24-09: AxelwahlHowdy Toufu,And there's another suggestion entirely, but I promise it will work! Your cart has 0.4mV output so it can work with a low ratio trannie<<Very bad suggestion and information.The output is 4.0mV not 0.4mV | |
| LAST - then and now? With a properly aligned cartridge and clean records products like LAST are completely unnecessary. I have records from the 1950's forward that are dead quiet, many of which have thousands of playings.7000 albums and 50 years is proof enough.Maybe ... | |
| LAST - then and now? >>Last has been and still is a valuable help with keeping my collection alive. After 30 years in high end and with a $30K analog rig<<That's nice.When you get to 50 years and $150K in analog gear, we can talk.Good luck to you. | |
| Beatles covers: better than originals? >>I don't feel throwing in a few I like is too far off topic.<<It is off topic nonetheless.I like Lennon's solo work more than McCartney's but it is not germane to this thread. | |
| Better to change Speakers first or new Preamp+amp Build a system around speakers, not electronics.Your salesman should know that.Tell him. | |
| LAST - then and now? Chemicals similiar to "Freon" (Dupont's trade name for trichlorotriflouroethane) leave no residue. In the case of LAST it's use was strictly as a carrier and had no efficacy of its' own. Much like solvent or water in paint, it served as a vehicle ... |