bigkidz
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| What’s really hurting the audio hobby? I am wondering how many of your are in the NYC area. Still lots of dealers to go hear systems. I don't usually bother much these days as I don't hear systems that sound that good there anyway. BUT I am in the hunt for speakers. I currently upg... | |
| System Upgrade Just sounds like the preamp has lower output to drive your amps at lower volume settings. No biggie but if you come across another preamp to try out then can see if there is any sound improvement. | |
| First Post- what not to do @ubderwaltzI am confused. So I should not listen to what you just said?LOL | |
| Help selecting a new preamp The Primaluna Dialogue Premium is a good suggestion. Very musical and sweet sounding.For $5K I can build you something special to try out. See my system for the preamp I offer.Happy Listening. | |
| My 1st Tube Equipment Experience The tube hiss probably because of poor AC filtering. Adding a choke ot filter the AC may help and may also add the details back.Happy Listening. | |
| Preamp caps Jupiter copper foil or Jupiter HT worth double the money? Only Jupiter caps I have left are the beeswax 1.0 uf 600VDC (2 pairs). One pair is much larger than the other. Go figure! | |
| Tube amp troubles I am in New Jersey and can repair the amp. | |
| Used Pre under $8K with lowest nosie floor(?) See my system pics for the 6SN7 tube preamp that I build. Under $8K, brand new all point-to-point wired, with top parts quality. I will offer a trail period also. Dead quiet!!Happy Listening. | |
| Preamp caps Jupiter copper foil or Jupiter HT worth double the money? IMO the V-Caps sound better to my ears. I know there are many people who have used the Jupiter caps though. V-Cap just came out with a new cap that sounds excellent plus if you want to spend more of your hare earned money, they have copper caps ... | |
| What was your first big eye opener with regard to audio? Hearing my first pair of field coil speakers. I still cannot get over the sound! | |
| Which new amp to get? How about a custom built tube hybrid power amp? All point-to-point wiring, Class A output, V-Caps & Nichicon capacitors, Amtrans and Caddock resistors, AC filter choke, (2) 6SN7 tubes, 1 per channel and (2) 80 type regulator tubes, 1 per chann... | |
| I lied to my wife about the price of Stax 009S headphone @SHKONG78i I was just bustin' on ya! When I was out of college I rented an apartment in NYC. I used paper plates, and plastic knives and forks, etc. I never even turned n the gas for the oven!I began repairing gear a while back and building my ... | |
| I lied to my wife about the price of Stax 009S headphone @shkong78Why are you leaving the kitchen dirty - it's called paper plates and a microwave or use the grill outdoors! No mess, no fuss.My wife gave up on me a long time ago. She spends what she wants and I do what I do. After all the guitars and... | |
| Any other lone audiophiles here? I am in the other camp in the NNJ/NYC area. Many audio clubs, dealers. manufacturers, reviewers, etc. Plus I get to repair and modify components daily so I get to hear so many components and get to experiment weekly. Yesterday I fished buildin... | |
| Counterpoint SA12 I can repair or upgrade the Counterpoint products like J Wu so if interested let me know.Happy Listening. |