buellrider97
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| Integrated Amp Upgrade-itis hitting.... Hi , interesting discussion . I don't have a solution, just some rambling thoughts . When I changed amps , it was to get more power in SS or go to tubes . I think Chayro's spot on about source . I use Tidal over CD's. But I would recommend looking... | |
| Looking for an used, inexpensive pre amp Hi , how about the Schiit Jotenheim ? $ 399 , I know it’s twice $200. Add a DAC for a hundred . It sounds great and really shines when you add a balanced cable to your headphones . My point is this , Great little pre , Good DAC and Outstanding b... | |
| Tidal free trial subscription Hi , sorry to hear about your experience . I've been using Tidal for about 18 months . They lack artists like Bob Seger, Metallica ( Big Surprise 😆). Many of the classic rock bands I listen to , have their catalogs butchered . Missing entire album... | |
| Are there any $1500 tube preamps that that can compare with Tubes4hifi's SP14? Hi , I have the Rogue RP-1. I spent $250 on 1 pair of Telefunken Tecktronix 12au7's after spending $130, on a pair and JAN RCA tripple mica blackplates and $100 on a Silnote cord . I haven't tried the phono stage , and the headphone stage is not t... | |
| I've decided to try Tubes @madavid0 , Well I guess I'm just a loser . I thought that we were sharing positive experiences , not measuring our penis. Eventually I might get to your perceived level of greatness . In the meantime I'll just have fun learning about audio equipm... | |
| I've decided to try Tubes Hi , I am currently running a Schiit Bifrost into a Rogue RP-1 with NOS Telefunken Tecktronix to a Dennis Had Inspire KT-88. My speakers are Zu Omens . I use Anti-Cable interconnects and speaker cables, with a Cardas Clear USB. Silnote power cable... | |
| What is most important part of a system? Great question , and some excellent responses. But gentleman are you all out to lunch ? The most important measure of any system is " DOES IT PASS THE WIFE FACTOR "! I just felt like injecting some humor 😮 . But thanks to all for a great questio... | |
| What drugs do you use to enhance your listening experience? I remember watching Led Zepplin outdoors at the Oakland Collisium while on LSD. They were in the middle of their set, playing" No Quarter " and the haze had burned off and the sun was shining . That was one of my " MORE HEIGHTENED " Listening ex... | |
| List of albums that will still be popular 50 years from now... Thanks tostadosundios , I shot my self in the food with the wrong wording . One word equals a big difference . Got the lecture from my guitar playing brother too . I'm really enjoying this topic . I subscribe to Tidal and am able to listen to ever... | |
| List of albums that will still be popular 50 years from now... Hey Sevs , small world , I'm Volga German . My people came to Fresno in 1890. My great grandfather was illegal for 45 years , then he got his papers . I was brought up on Greek music, Spanish ( Mexico ) music , Frank and Dean , 60's folk music. My... | |
| Dennis Had Inspire Fire-Bottle SET amp review Hi , I received a little package from Grant Fidelity today . After only 6 days a pair of Psvane Tii's arrived . I put them in the amp with a NOS Mullard GZ34 and a Tesla Red Tip driver . I just turned it on and let it play at moderate volume . Sou... | |
| List of albums that will still be popular 50 years from now... Hi , I've seen live the following ; Zeppelin , Stones , Pink Floyd, The Who, Sabbath, Deep Purple, Queen, Van Halen, AC/DC and many others . My addition to the list would be Supertramp's - Crime of the Century . I saw them do the album in its enti... | |
| Dennis Had Inspire Fire-Bottle SET amp review Hi to all , just touching bases. I recently picked up a pair of 1970 NOS Tung-Sol 6550's . They now have some time on them . I'm using a NOS Mullard 4 notch GZ-34 and a NOS Telefunken E88CC. The sound is fantastic . Great clarity and a 3-D image t... | |
| Dennis Had Inspire Fire-Bottle SET amp review Hi , thank you for the suggestion on the KT 88 tubes . However I'm confused as to the Psvane Treasure ? I find Psvane Ti 11's and Shuguang Treasures . Could you clarify this for me please ? Also your input on the 274B rectifier would be appreciate... | |
| If I'm looking for "Tube Sound", why would I put a Tube Pre in front of a SS amp? Study " Dampening Factor " and " Woofer Control ". I've run a SS pre in front of tube mono blocks , tube pre in front of SS amp . SS to SS , integrated SS and integrated tube. My current setup is a modern tube pre to low power tube . One of my for... |