charles1dad
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| Why do audiophiles shun feedback in amplifiers? Dracule1,I agree this is semantics, we all seem to be describing the same natural character of acoustic bass.The difference is our individual ways of achieving this sound in our systems.You chose PP tubes,Kijanki with class D and me with SET amps.... | |
| Importance of line stage pre--Who Knew? I feel the same as Clio09.Plato I respect your opinion but realize we`re just not going to agree and that`s okay. Don`t make an assumption on what me and other posters here have heard or experienced just because our conclusions differ from yours. ... | |
| Why do audiophiles shun feedback in amplifiers? Learsfool,Thanks for your comments and viewpoint.I made it a point to be clear about the enrivoment in the jazz I attended.Kenny Washington`s stand up bass was 'natural' and unboosted. Definitely not'tight' in the audiophile sense.This is why IMO ... | |
| Importance of line stage pre--Who Knew? I respect plato`s opinion and he`s right YMMV.I`ve found the complete opposite result.High quality tube components(preamp and power amplifiers) are more resolving,honest,realistic and nuanced.They seem to be purer with audio signal propagation. Th... | |
| tube gear vs solid state...cable effectiveness Hi Sonic_genius,Same results with my 300b SET based system.I can clearly hear the differences among various cables.Some were subtle and others very apparent.Probably these very simple circuits bare it all with no place to hide is my guess.Regards, | |
| Importance of line stage pre--Who Knew? Telescope trade,I`m just curious,what was your reasoning for going without a seperate preamp initially?Regards, | |
| Importance of line stage pre--Who Knew? Jhonnyb53,Congratulations!Getting rid of OP-Amps and their associated negative feedback was a wise move. This new found realism,life- like flesh and blood presence and emotional connection is an eye(ear) opener once discovered.Well implemented sim... | |
| Why do audiophiles shun feedback in amplifiers? Dracule1,A 300b SET has 'very little' heat output.There`s only 1 output tube(8 watts) per monoblock.My PP amps run much warmer with 4 6550 per side. You may never prefer a SET no NFB compared to PP with some NFB. I`m just giving my own preference(... | |
| Why do audiophiles shun feedback in amplifiers? Dracule1,KT88s are beam tetrodes as you state. They are grouped and interchanable with the power pentodes(6500,EL 34,KT 90.120 etc.). Many amplifiers(such as mine) allow use of most of these, especislly KT 88 and the 6550 tubes.DHTs are a complete... | |
| Why do audiophiles shun feedback in amplifiers? Dracule1,"the ears have the final say"This is right and the reason we`re all stating our preferences.I won`t argue with what you hear and say you`re wrong,we just differ based on personal experiences.As I said in an earlier post,that`s why there`r... | |
| Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil This is a public thanks to Frederik for helping me out.My CAST caps will ship next week.Vollyguy, you`ve gotten me so geeked, credit to grannyring also.I can`t wait to get them installed in my speakers.Regards, | |
| Why do audiophiles shun feedback in amplifiers? Atmasphere,Your explanation of the natural noise floor compared to the 'harmonic noise floor' sounds absolutely right,here`s why. I know my former Symphonic Line and my PP tube amplifiers will measure lower distortion than the 300b SET amp. Yet wh... | |
| Why do audiophiles shun feedback in amplifiers? Mapman,I`d agree with your thoughts about appropriate amp for your Triangle monitors.My path was simplified by matching amp and speaker by the same builder. His objective was cbviously very good compatibility.Regards, | |
| Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil Hi Frederik,In case my email fails that I sent you.I ordered 1 pair of CAST 5.6muf ceossover caps from the Parts ConneXion in Canada.Date AUG. 10th 2012. is when they sent the order.I actually placed the order at the end of july.Regards | |
| Why do audiophiles shun feedback in amplifiers? Mapman,In my experience the answer to your question is no. The one quality I`ve come to admire over time with my SET is honesty. What ever is the inherent sound character of the CD that`s what I`ll hear,flaws and all. Some SET amps could perhaps'p... |