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| Genalex GL GZ-34 Rectifier...Did I just get a bad one? Five months seems Hi , thanks for sharing . My Had Inspire came with the same tube . I’ve had zero issues with mine . I did have a new production GL KT-77 , with about 100 hours let go . I didn’t blow a fuse , I blew 2 caps and a resistor and the explosion broke a ... | |
| Why is the snake oil topic closed? So I took my 6 foot California King out of his cage today. I didn’t get any oil , but he deficated on my shirt . And I’ve stood toe to toe with Charles Manson . He is ( was ) a skinny, whiny little Ditch Bank Okie . He spent his life in protecti... | |
| Need recommendations for inexpensive power cord @rvpiano , Hi side question . I have a Schiit Bifrost Uber and a Musical Fidelity transport . And also an older Oppo . I’m cost driven . Are you satisfied with the Gumby ? I listen to Tidal and a few CD’s . Second , with what I have now , Gumby or... | |
| Let's talk power cords I pondered this question too . What I did was go to a web site and click buy . Then when the little box opened up , I clicked “ 4 “. Then I clicked check out with Pay Pal . When they came , I hooked them up . That was last year , I still have t... | |
| For tube sound, which is more important: preamp or power amp? Ditto to Wolf’s opinion of the 12 wpc Inspire . ABSOLUTLY amazing . But what really blew me away was Dennis ! 6 weeks ago , I was playing a new matches pair of Gold Lion KT-77’s ( 150 hrs ). I heard a pop , then another , fairly mild . Shut my stu... | |
| For tube sound, which is more important: preamp or power amp? , that’s a Big Question . It feels like I’m trying to arm wrestle an octopus 🐙. So in regards to just your present system . I run a modest price Rogue RP-1, that was a cost driven purchase . This pre uses a pair of 12au7’s . I also have quality... | |
| Soundstage and explosive dynamics? Hi , this is great stuff . Question to the Horn Guys , you’re way above my skill level , so please share . Do the high quality horn systems move the air with the authority of underhung voice coils and massive power ? My experience is limited , but... | |
| Soundstage and explosive dynamics? Wow thanks for the info . Glad I didn’t mention ZZ Top or Green Day “ American Idiot Tour “. As far as “ Crime of the Century” , if you want to see a system stumble , play it LOUD ! BTW , I saw” Dark Side Of The Moon “ at the Cow Palace in SF , m... | |
| Soundstage and explosive dynamics? Hi, I’m looking forward to your findings. Wish #4 , certainly throws a huge curve ball ! Anyway , I heard a friends system, Westlake BBSM-15’s bi amped with a pair of Bryston 4BSST’s . He picked up an almost dead pair from a studio that had shut d... | |
| Low output gain amplifier for ZU 101db Efficient speakers Hi , now I’m here . Thanks for the info on Cryo Tubes, I’ll be shopping there soon . I have the Rogue RP-1, Schiit Bifrost Uber Analog DAC, Musical Fidelity’s transport and a Dennis Had Inspire with a 9 pin driver tube . I also have Zu Omens . So ... | |
| Questions from a Tube Preamp newbie Thumbs up to both Brent Jesse and Andy at Vintage Tubes . These places have quality product and a wealth of knowledge . Also of interest is Brent Jesse’s site that explains the sounds of various NOS Tubes . I find the descriptions to be spot on . ... | |
| I'll Take "Songs About People" for $200 Mary Long , by Deep Purple, refers to Mary Whitehouse and Lord Longford . Deep Purple was criticized by them for being below current moral standards . The band responded by rebuking them in a song . Much like Mr. Young being told “ Southern man do... | |
| Questions from a Tube Preamp newbie Hi , I have a Rogue RP-1, not as nice , but some similarities. I replaced the JJ’s after about 10 hours . I use medical grade NOS Telefunkens . I have 3 sets. I started with NOS RCA 12AU7WA tripple mica’s. Nice sound . I have NOS Mullards ECC 82’... | |
| Is using streaming services worthy of an audiophile? I enjoy Tidal . I took an old laptop and bought a Cardas Clear cable to connect to my DAC . I pay $20 per month via Pay Pal . I think it sounds great . So for $20 per month , I have nothing to lose . I have discovered many new artists . For exampl... | |
| what speakers to buy Dragonbutx, Well played ! FYI , Morrow Audio carries Legecy . I have some of their interconnects and love them . If you decide to audition new cables , call Mike and have a discussion. When I purchased mine , I was given 1/2 off and received 13 da... |