buellrider97

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Why so obsessed with bass?
I caught one 9 1/2 lbs two weeks ago .  
why a 75 dollar blue ray smokes all 2k CD players and any turntable???
     Oleschool, thanks for your post . You have a nice system BTW  . I think talking/ believing in absolutes is a mistake , as you pointed out by posting the other gentleman’s opinion .  I found out first hand how poor my “ Old Memories “ are by p... 
Did any Amp help you understand lyrics better?
    +1 to Wolf Garcia . I went with low power tubes and high efficiency speakers . The result I achieved, is an extremely clear sound . At low to moderate volume with either DAC or TT, it is amazing . I suffer with hearing that makes it difficult ... 
Am I too big of a jerk,even for audiogon?
   How can someone living in The Bay , with unlimited opportunity for activities , spend so much time trolling ? Go out and troll for Salmon. Ride your bicycle up Hawk Hill . Stroll beautiful Golden Gate Park , walk the beaches . Visit the DeYoung... 
Adding a SS amp as a 2nd amp for my tube rig has been a plus
   @hilde45  , Yes I was asking you , sorry I wasn’t more definitive.  I’m in the same position you were . So I’ve considered SS low and moderate power amps , and integrated too . And with other hobbies , very budget driven.  I currently run ZU’s ... 
Adding a SS amp as a 2nd amp for my tube rig has been a plus
Hi , may I ask what SS amp you’re running? I run a modest tube pre and low power tube power amp . I’ve had huge improvements with pre tubes , and again with the amp driver tube . But the rectifier and power tubes have had a profound change too . I... 
Tubed Preamp recommendations?
   I have a Rogue RP-1 with NOS Telefunken G73–R’s and a Morrow MP4 power cord and and Morrow MA-5 IC’s . I also use isolation pucks and a brass weight on the case . While it’s a good match for my Had Inspire , I wouldn’t buy it again. The headpho... 
"Bridge Over Trouble Water" sounds artificial
  I have 2 early pressings and I enjoy them . The producer mentioned earlier did an outstanding job , especially considering the “ Era “. I wish I had an MFSL pressing , but not at current collector prices . I remember watching a documentary where... 
Why Crazy Prices paid for Pioneer 100 JBL L100 AR1 AR3 AR3A
  Recently watched a 1965 Ford GT350R serial number 1 go for $3.5 M. I can’t afford a vintage car but I have a pristine pair of 80’s JBL 4312A’s with custom Sound Anchor stands 26” tall . And they’re in the closet because they don’t sound like I r... 
Best DAC for around $2,500 or less
I have a Yiggy with a tube pre and a SEP amp with Zu speakers . I like it very much . But honestly , I’ve very little to compare it to . So many people recommend what they like . But only a few have heard a variety and even fewer in THEIR SYSTEM .... 
Bias adjustment
Oh and you never power one up without a load ! And Raven has great stuff !  
Bias adjustment
   Hi here’s some random babbling . I use a meter with a digital readout . Most of the tube amps I’ve biased require that you short the input , I use a rca with a jumper soldered down the center to ground , and then just soldered to the positive s... 
Time for the Dynaco to go, Affordable Integrated or Separates for Wilson's Under $2.5K?
    Keep the Dynaco’s , put them in the closet . Get a SS amp . About a year from now , re cap and re tube the Dynacos . I prefer the Winged C’s for power tubes ( my taste ). I regret parting with my original pair . Years later , I wasn’t happy wi... 
Child Damage Mitigation
  I grew up in a house with a big stereo, power tools, firearms, motorcycles, instruments and a boat . I had engaging parents . I blew up the stereo, and damaged a few tools . But learned about music, hunting, fishing and building . I had fun on c... 
Question about Tone Controls + Equalizers
 + 1 for the Loki . I run a tube pre and a tube power amp . I mostly roll tubes for tone . Within that , I mostly roll power and rectifier tubes . I use the Loki less than when new . On a second amp that’s lower quality I would use the Loki always...