buellrider97

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silver with tubes and copper with solid state ??
Hi ,  interesting thread . I think that your question ( statement )  is fairly correct , but is too broad of a generalization. I currently have a Schiit Yiggy , Rogue Tube pre , and a couple different tube amps . My room is 18x24, with thick shag ... 
In need high-efficency speakers
@ wolf_garcia , Yes, I ride a tube frame with a Stage 3 motor , Ohlins / Works Performance suspension . Clip on’s and rear sets . Only 150 mph Sportster on the block . Also have a Road King . If I didn’t have the bikes, the guns , the boat , I cou... 
In need high-efficency speakers
Hi , I have Zu Omen MkI, Klipsch Heresy II’s, Klipsch KG 1.5’s , And JBL 4312A’s. I use either a 12 Wpc Had Inspire , Dynakit MkIII’s ( 60 Wpc ), or a Vintage Marantz 2226 receiver . Without a doubt get the Omens ! I love mine . Sometimes Zu is sh... 
Value of burn/break in?
I purchased an entry level tube pre 2 years ago , a Rogue RP-1. After two weeks I changed the 2 12AU7’s and after 4 or 5 pairs, settled on Telefunkens . Then I auditioned 3 different power cords that are under $125 ea . Both made a huge difference... 
Have l become unstable?
Yes ATC’s . But for Buddy Guy , you’re gonna need Polka Dots too! I’m envious, I can’t afford ATC . One of the most powerful , clean sounding shows I ever saw was Supertramp’s Crime of the Century Tour at the restored Warner’s Theatre in Fresno . ... 
The big DAC decision
Boy , here’s a subject that most will not agree on . Besides you will have to find out for yourself . First I have an Oppo 105, and I don’t use its DAC. I currently run a Schiit Yiggy . So I would audition the Yiggy and 2 others to start . They in... 
Whats playing on your system today?
@nutty , good choices . I live in Clovis (Fresno ). Saw Trower with Pattinson at a small venue ( Tower Theater ) . A couple years ago went with my brother to a drum clinic ( at Bentley’s) with Carmine Appice . After the clinic we went to see Carmi... 
Need cable to soften brightness just a little?
Great thread . All the solutions are here . First set your speakers slightly off axis, this will lessen the glare . Second , allow about 400 hours for breakin . And unfortunately replace the consumer receiver with an audiophile grade product . I k... 
I am TORN between Tube power amp and SS power amp.
  Also , I have a Had Inspire on right now . At 12 WPC , don’t even try to run the JBL’s . That’s why I have Heresys and KG 1.5’s to supplement  my Zu’s .  
I am TORN between Tube power amp and SS power amp.
   Hi Rodulfo, I have a pair of JBL 4312A’s on Sound Anchor stands . They are currently in the closet as I went to low power tubes . Your speakers need 100 plus wpc tube or 200 wpc SS . I’ve run these along with  my long gone Century 100’s using D... 
My 6922 Tubes Are Too Bright!
   Hi , I have a SEP low power amp that takes a single driver tube of your requirement 6DJ8 . So I purchased the following -  NOS E88CC Telefunken, Tesla, CCa Siemens , Phillips SQ, Mullard , JAN Phillips ECG, Russian 6N1P. So now at about $1000 d... 
Getting into Tube Equipment
@trelja , thanks for the compliment. I’ve tried NOS Mullard drivers , but they are like pushing the Dolby noise button on an old cassette player . In keeping on track with an excellent discussion . Would you or anyone please share on the new Dynac... 
Replacing my Krell FPB 600 amp with a tube amp
A little off topic . I converse with an Audiophile that collects the Big vintage JBL’s ( 15” woofers ) . He runs McIntosh tubes and class D bi-amped with active an crossover and DSP. Not my cup of tea , but if done right , really impressive . Also... 
Getting into Tube Equipment
Great discussion, especially the Dynaco stuff . In my youth I had a pair of Dynaco MK III’s powering my JBL Century 100’s . Home built SS pre amp with tone controls . Garrard 40B with Audio Technica cartridge followed by a Pioneer PL -117 . It was... 
Dynaco A25 -Hard to Believe
Good stuff , thanks . I too am interested in the Seas kit (A26). I added the cabinets and upgraded the capacitors and it came to about $1350.00 at Madison. I went with another speaker , but am still  really interested in the kit . So as someone al...