charles1dad
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| The 300B World @sns Thanks for posting this as it brings back fond memories. When I was using push-pull amplifiers I’d order tubes from Andy. They were very good quality and he knows his stuff. Since I have had SET I hardly have to change anything for years. I... | |
| The 300B World @dweller I don't follow your line of thought. Western Electric has chosen their market sector/niche to compete in. So, it is strictly up to a consumer to select their spending comfort zone. There are "multiple" 300b SET amplifiers available at a... | |
| The 300B World I have two rectifier tubes in the power supply and I’m using Sylvania NOS 5U4GBs with black plates. For the 300B SET/PSET application, is there a better option? IMO it is not possible to choose one and declare it the best choice. First it would... | |
| New DAC or New Streamer? Or all in one streamer + dac + pre + tube...😎 Don’t know if you have followed this thread. The OP has a separate Denafrips DAC and VAC preamplifier that he’s happy with. Charles | |
| Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"? @arafiq Lastly, I really appreciate the feedback you are sharing with the audiogon community. There are very few people who compare high-end streamers in their own systems and faithfully report their findings without any bias. I certainly have ... | |
| Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"? @ghasley At least it used to be very reasonable money at ~$5k...its now an $8k dac. Yikes!!! A 60% increase. Resorting to its Switzerland roots it seems. Charles | |
| Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"? @lalitk I do not believe that the Grimm MU1 has an onboard DAC. @ghasley You mentioned the Mearson DAC. Isn't it DS Burr Brown based rather than R2R? Thanks, Charles | |
| The 300B World @dweller That type of site would be nice but I'm unaware of any. I believe that you'd be happy with a 300b SET paired with your Klipsch Speakers. As is often reminded, good output transformers and solid quality power supply are important aspects... | |
| Tube or solid state @invalid I used to think the same thing about tubes as spaceguitarist until I actually used some tube equipment in my system Perfectly understood and appreciated. As we both recognize, this is a “beaten horse “ debate. In the end each listene... | |
| The 300B World @fthompson251 I may just get the Golden Lion as that is what they recommend. As far as the 300B sound, it is the sonic realism that you are there which is the allure. Your VAC Renaissance 70/70 is an excellent and classic amplifier. It requir... | |
| Tube or solid state And what of "the real thing" that never was, but instead was assembled in a studio using digital instruments, analog synthesizers, sampling, etc.? Maybe there is/was no "real thing." If this mindset/reasoning works for you, stick with ... | |
| So I bought the Willsenton R-800i @jbhiller wonder if the 800 has the same design issue as the R8--Skunkie Designs found that it was missing a resistor on the bias pots. If the pot wiper gets sticky or otherwise malfunctions, it could let full bias hit the tube and blow it. ... | |
| So I bought the Willsenton R-800i @chmaiwald One thing´s for sure: I do miss the Willsenton´s sound already That is understood. A good tech should be able to evaluate and solve the problem for you.Charles | |
| Tube or solid state personally, I’m ecstatic with my solid state gear, nothing to mess with, no tubes popping, taking. Out a midrange, plus, you can if your home, leave them on 365. Terrific!! Key to long term satisfaction is choosing what sounds best to “you”. ... | |
| Tube or solid state @invalid If it sounds closer to the real thing than transistor amps then it doesn't matter what wave you measure. +1, Often the simplest answer provides the most truth and clarity. Charles |