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| Really Inexpensive Systems That Sounded Great? My system consists of a Rotel RCD 971, Muzishare X7 with upgraded Jupiter Copper Foil Caps, modified ProAc 1mkii speakers (more like DIY speakers), Van den hul D102 mkiii cables, Linn k400 speaker cables and Shunyata Venom 3 power cables. Many of ... | |
| Beginner looking for guidance into tube sound. I own the Muzishare X7. It's the best value that I have owned.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVLQ9Lhl3xkI was told that it's built in the same factory as Line Magnetic which I also used to own. It sometimes comes up in the used market for about $... | |
| Which integrated amp for better musicality - Parasound Hint vs Primaluna vs ??? Hi,@freesole I owned both brands, the Primaluna Dialogue Premium integrated and Line Magnetic LM518ia integrated as well as the LM508ia integrated. I never owned Parasound, so can't compare. From my experience, I prefer the Line Magnetic. I happen... | |
| The most fun you can have in audio is DIYing your own speakers Here is one that I think the guy did an amazing job.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iV-DNY_Ki4I wish I had the wood working skill. It should be fun. | |
| The most fun you can have in audio is DIYing your own speakers Agreed with OP. I once did it. It was fun and I could learn a lot in the process. Here is my DIY speakers, except for the cabinets which were old speakers.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t17fJJ_yOXkI was happy with my DIY speakers, so I wanted to ... | |
| speaker capacitors-----leave alone or does it open pandora's box ? +1 vote erik_squires and grannyring,From my experience, the improvement from swapping the right caps is greater than rolling tubes (Of course, I roll tubes, too). Please be aware that the process of testing different caps can be very fun, and at... | |
| Best audio companies and dealers +1 vote for Audio Connections, Verona NJ | |
| Prima Luna Integrated - EL34, KT88, KT150, Brimar AU - My experience I used to own PL Dialogue Premium integrated. My favourites were Amperex 12au7s and Gold Lion KT88. The Shuguang Black Treasure KT88s were nice, too in my system back then. | |
| Getting into tubes You might want to add Line Magnetic LM 518ia or LM 508ia or LM 219ia to your list. Great value for the money.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0LtGGgHvMoHappy listening! | |
| What is your favorite budget audio component? Rotel RCD-1072 CD player: bought used for $350. Look, build and especially sound quality can compete with other used players costing 3 to 5 times. | |
| Loud popping sounds after warm-up " As I was worried about damaging my speakers, I immediately turned things off". You were right and turned them off right away. I had the same issue and did not turn them off soon enough, so it fried one of my speakers. I later learnt from readin... | |
| Mid grade Integrated amp choices @andr3wd If you want to get the Yaqin or the Jolida, I would suggest the Line Magnetic 216ia. | |
| 845 tubes. New not old stock @facten The track is Improvisation by Ron Tutt. The disc is The Sheffield Drum Record /The Sheffield Track Record. It is a very good recording.Happy listening! | |
| 845 tubes. New not old stock I have had the Psvane 845T MKII and WE845. I would recommend the Psvane WE845 tubes. They sound wonderful in my system.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6wdBhUe5kkHappy listening! | |
| Duelund cast Pio Hybrid Copper/Silver or Rs series with Silver Bypass PIO @zipost hificollective in UK carries Duelund, so you might want to check with them. They ship fast, too. I got my caps in one day with expedited shipping and did not pay a lot extra.Hope you can find what you want there. |