buellrider97
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| What were your humble beginnings on the path to high end audio? 1973, Dynaco SCA 35, Dynaco FM 3, Garrard 40B w/ Audio Technia . Bulk 10 ga speaker cables, cheesy red , white and yellow Interconnects . Advent small speakers . Then I switched to JBL L-19’s , homemade shielded interconnects , 8 gauge copper ( AC... | |
| Best $40 I've spent...maybe ever Well Played NRENTER ! BTW I’m envious of your Dragon. God Bless TDK Metal cassettes ! Anyway, if you haven’t done so allready , consider installing Hubbell Medical Grade outlets , or something similar . I had good results switching out my standard... | |
| Tube Pre-Amp, vs Solid State with Tone Controls/EQ to take edge off the top end? Hi , I purchased a Schiit Loki 2 weeks ago . Not a perfect solution , but very versital and worth buying . Running a Rogue RP-1 with Telefunken G-73R ( 12AU7’s). Switched out my Had Inspire for some heavily modded Dynakit MK III’s . Tone was hollo... | |
| 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... |