barnettk

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Need some feedback on the REL 212SE Subwoofer
@bulldogger Yes I love the Rel. I mostly now use it for movies as I have moved to a hybrid setup doing passthrough via my 2 channel pre. I still use it for certain records etc. it’s a very musical sub and can deliver deep rich accurate bass IMO. S... 
Prema luna Prolog 5 replacement power tubes (KT88)
@jjss49 Thank you for your input! 
Prema luna Prolog 5 replacement power tubes (KT88)
@hgeifman Oh Ok I just looked at the link. He has the actual OEM KT88's at $55/per. not bad, and that is in his price range. So there ya go. Thanks this has been very helpful.  
Prema luna Prolog 5 replacement power tubes (KT88)
@hgeifman From what I understand the Prima Luna amps are auto biasing. This is what Upscale audio recommends when rolling the tubes in the Prima Luna: "In KT88's the most common is the Electro Harmonix which is great, the Mullard re-issue and Gold... 
Prema luna Prolog 5 replacement power tubes (KT88)
Oh and for you Prima Luna owners I apologize for the miss-spelling of the name :).  
Prema luna Prolog 5 replacement power tubes (KT88)
Ok yes I did consider that since he is a big fan of the brand. Thanks  
Whats playing on your system today?
Now John Coltrane Blue Trane. Monk up next. Watched the John Coltrane documentary Chasing Trane last night so I was itching to get my fill up today. I used to listen to A love  Supreme EVERY day without fail. After watching that docu I’m happy to ... 
speaker impeadance question
@ieales "I note that the OP accomplished the selection in a day or two. In decades of tube amp ownership, I've never found it to be so cut and dried, often taking many weeks / months to come to a determination"  Funny you should say that. Sometime... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Started the day with Pharoah Sanders “love will find a way, then Joey Summerville “like you mean it” then  John Coltrane and Duke Ellington, and now I am on to Cecil McLorin Salvant “Dreams and Daggers”. Yep it’s been a good day! Can’t get enough.  
static Issues...anybody know why?
Or the other product he mentioned.  
static Issues...anybody know why?
One of my turntables has a bad problem with static and I used a deerskin mat that Eliminated  it very well. I agree with Geof in doubting that much static is coming from your cartridge. Maybe try a zerostat gun. They work very well.  
What is the Best Tool to Measure Cartridge Azimuth?
I have had good luck with the “SMARTstylus. www.acoustical-systems.com 
Do you guys like Adele's music?
Hmmm. Well I think she has a nice voice, but I don’t really care for her records. However my wife  LOVEs her music so I have to like it by proxy. Lol. If we go on a long car trip un-doubtably there will be some Adel involved :(  
speaker impeadance question
@stringreen yeah I am past that part. I just find the topic interesting. I have already made that determination on which way sounds better. Thanks 
speaker impeadance question
Got a notification of a new q&a paul at PS audio put out (I guess today) Low and behold.he touched on this very topic. What a coincidence. You can see it here if you care to. https://youtu.be/4Q7RjCxHVsE