charles1dad
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| Tekton Double Impacts Laaudionut, What output tube have you decided to base the SET amplifier on, 2A3, 300b,845,211? I’m certain that Aric will build you a superb custom power amplifier worthy of your Motherlode. Friendly suggestion, get the best output transformers y... | |
| Synergestic Black Fuse vs Audio Magic BeesWax David,I do appreciate your comments regarding me, thanks. Joecasey’s comments above referring to the quality of components and their response to upgrade fuses mirrors mine. The higher quality audio components do in fact display a greater differenc... | |
| Efficient Speakers with SS Powered Subwoofers for SET amps? Two brands that come to mind areRethm AudioVaughn Loudspeakers Both are highly regarded brands and offer a variety of models.Charles | |
| Tekton Double Impacts csmgolf,Believe me I understand your position on hearing speakers of interest at shows. This does act to a certain degree as a screening process and is better than no exposure at all. My point is that if there is very serious interest in definit... | |
| Tekton Double Impacts Hi csmgolf,I can’t speak for anyone else on this thread but I don’t see any response to your posts that rise to the level of an attack. You post on an open forum and naturally some will reply to your comments. You expressed your thoughts and this ... | |
| Psvane 300-B Tubes ? ? ? Hi 1markr,Thanks for the very informative review of these 2 tubes. I've heard nothing but good things about the Psvane W.E. and have been curious regarding them. Based on your descriptions of the W.E. It seems very similar to the Takatsuki. As I ... | |
| Tekton Double Impacts Hi jcarcopo, I've learned that it isn't worth the energy and emotion to get upset about what others do regarding audio decisions. Sbayne nailed it, home audition is unquestionably the best way to evaluate an audio product. It someone feels it ... | |
| Tekton Double Impacts Sbayne, Words of wisdom. Charles | |
| Wide dispersion + high efficiency + detail + coherence in a speaker? None of the 3 speakers mentioned/listed would be considered a "High efficiency " speaker (HE). Generally speaking HE would mean a sensitivity of at least 94-95 db with 1 watt at 1 meter and an easy to drive impedance load. Typically 6 ohm load or ... | |
| Which Budget Speakers, Tekton or Omega? Hi Rebbi,I really enjoyed your well written and informative speaker review. You did what I often advocate, trust your ears. Given the design of this speaker and its load impedance characteristics it makes sense that the Krell amplifier would be th... | |
| Speaker Suggestions for 300b SET Amp Glenn,Your typical listening range is the same as mine with my 8 watt SET or even when I was using my push pull tube 100 watt (60 watts triode mode which I preferred). I Seldom go louder but have gotten 100db peaks with the Frankenstein SET. It’s ... | |
| Speaker Suggestions for 300b SET Amp Mapman,I appreciate your comments. The Hersey is a modest size speaker, did you here it on speaker stands or placed on the floor with its risers that allows tilt back? Given their short height does the sound stage seem lower(floor level) or was t... | |
| Speaker Suggestions for 300b SET Amp Mapman,Interesting recommendation of the Klipsch Hersey. Wolf Garcia has waxed poetically on this forum about this speaker and how well it has mated with his low watt Had SEP amplifier. I tend to get the impression that it provides suitable refine... | |
| For tube sound, which is more important: preamp or power amp? Iscm,As the level of negative feedback (NFB) is increased the output impedance decreases and damping factor (DF) is increased. Depending on the speakers involved the additional NFB can be beneficial up to a certain point. Generally speaking I beli... | |
| Oomph or pressure? Hi gdnrbob,I'm not involved in the audio product industry, just a nappy music lover. I heard a friend's MP-1 preamp with my 300b SET amplifier and the combination was quite impressive. If I didn't own the superb Coincident Line Stage I could be ... |