charles1dad
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| Tube amplifiers and interstage transformers Atmasphere,I understand and agree with your post.My point is the common argument against tubes is their generally higher distortion and less than impressive measurements. It was my way to encourage alan to rely on his own hearing rather than what ... | |
| Pass Int-150 or Int-30A for PMC Speakers? Fiddler,Tubes just may not be for you(at this momment). The Electrocompaniet seems made to order for your taste,don`t compromise.Regards, | |
| Tube amplifiers and interstage transformers Alan,That`s good to know and the right direction to take.Based on theory,measurements and the viewpoint of designers of solid state components,tubes should`nt even be a consideration for best sound aspirations.They`re too colored,too much distorti... | |
| Yamamoto YDA-01 DAC Knghifi,If you`re happy with what you have there`s no compelling reason to change. I think you would have really enjoyed the Yamamoto DAC but obviously you don`t need both DACs.Good luck with your speaker quest. | |
| Tube amplifiers and interstage transformers Alan,This is why I hope you`re able to hear the components that use an IT and listen for yourself.I appreciate explanations from the design/engineering perspective but nothing beats actually hearing the end result.Andy Grove an Audio Note engineer... | |
| Pass Int-150 or Int-30A for PMC Speakers? Fiddleronroof,Based on your descriptions it seems the Electrocompaniet is closer to the live like pesentation. I find this type of music reproduction provides more long term and complete satisfaction vs the "neutral" camp.I know this divide has be... | |
| $$$ vs music enjoyment Good and thoughtful comments Frogman.Regards, | |
| I need a SET amp to match my Dude Pre. Berony,A good 845 tubed SET would fit your needs.I understand Melody makes a very good example. You have many good 845 amps on the market these days.Is there a particular price range? Viva, NAF, Audion, Sophia Electric, there are certainly other g... | |
| Tube amplifiers and interstage transformers Onemug,I've had the same hypothetical thoughts.I believe either one can be done with a fine result.Given my deep satisfaction with the use of IT in my Coincident components, I'd probably favor the transformer approach.It's so wonderfully natural .... | |
| Tube amplifiers and interstage transformers Alan,As is usually the case the key is execution. A top quality IT used by a talented builder and placed in a good circuit will turn out fine.I certainly can't offer an explanation but this proper use of IT yields such naturalness and striking rea... | |
| Cables for low power amps and Horns? Ocellia, ASI Liveline and Sablon are some to consider.Regards, | |
| Tube amplifiers and interstage transformers Mechans,In reality you do get the advantages you describe despite what opponents of the IT may claim.As alan pointed out, Many of the very custom and cost no object designs use them .For good reason, when implemented appropriately they produce exc... | |
| Tube amplifiers and interstage transformers Have to agree with Larryi, definitely two opposing camps.In theory the limited bandwidth argument against transformer use makes some sense, until you put theory aside and actually listen.In my experience the best sounding amps and preamps more oft... | |
| Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3? 95% of Duelund? I wonder about that. Well it`s all a matter of various opinions like most things.I do agree if going to the expense of Duelund caps may as well get their resistors(which are cheap compared to the capacitors).Naggots, you make a goo... | |
| Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3? Spirit,If you`re getting a network package with Duelund VSF capapcitors I can`t imagine why it would`nt also include the Duelund resistors(it only seems logical).Regards, |