blue-magoo
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| Any recommendation for a CD changer? I use the Onkyo CX-390. in both my systems.It plays great if you have good quality recordings of course. $349. lots of features and good remote. | |
| looking for an integrated amp in the $1500 range I don't work for The Music Room so check their policy before you buy. They will also negotiate the list prices. | |
| looking for an integrated amp in the $1500 range An idea if you want to go used. The Music Room will give you a 45 day return window on their gear and sometimes will pay return shipping if you aren't happy for any reason. I have seen some good deals on amps there and they get new stuff all the t... | |
| Costliest Brainfart I also had a Cayin tube amp. I decided to change the tubes from EL34 to KT88. After the switch I turned on the amp to wam up and realized that I forgot to change the tube switch setting on the back to KT88. I reached behind the amp and flipped i... | |
| Mixing tube brands the Chinese call their Prima Luna gear knock off's Prima Donna's. Haha not making this up> | |
| First Tube amp suggestions +1 for Cayin I have the CS 55A integrated with triode or ultalinear mode with tube upgrade upgrades to Gold Lion KT88's, PSvane 12AX7's and nos Mullard 12AU7's. I will play with the EL34 as well. It blows away my old Rogue Sphinx V1 hybrid. Most c... | |
| How much hum is normal from a new tube amp @ltmandella My hum is coming from inside the unit | |
| How much hum is normal from a new tube amp @macg19 That's pretty sweet looking, out of my budget though. | |
| How much hum is normal from a new tube amp @auroravengeance I really liked mine too, I sent it back today, I can tolerate a faint hum, but I think mine may have had a malfunction. The performance was not effected through. It still sounded fine. | |
| How much hum is normal from a new tube amp @auroravengeance How long have you owned the Lab12 Integre4 MKII. Im asking because i heard the the hum can develop later or if you have a slight hum it can get worse. | |
| How much hum is normal from a new tube amp @macg19 The seller TMR has been great. They are going to take it back inspect and either repair , replace, or refund my choice. Which amp do you have? If I can ask. | |
| How much hum is normal from a new tube amp @larryi @femoore12 @facten @auroravengeance and everyone that has chimed in Yes, I think replacing it is the best idea. It has a great sound, I would keep it if the hum was minor but I feel like this is beyond that. | |
| How much hum is normal from a new tube amp @larryi I have decided that the sound may be coming from the inside rather that the transformers. The hum is consistent. I have change power chords and used a different socket, though they may be connected. The transformers are slightly warm to... | |
| How much hum is normal from a new tube amp @fractin They will take it back but, I Love the amp. I guess my question should be if I get a replacement with the same amp will I have the same problem. It has been suggested that this a an issue with KT150 amps in general. I think I should po... | |
| How much hum is normal from a new tube amp Yes a different chord and outlet. I have a Furman R8 strip. I haven't had any hum on previous tube amp. |