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| Review: Tube Research Labs Samson monoblock amps Amplifier I've used Shine-Ola exclusively since I had my DAC modded by TRL a few years ago. I also use the Record Research Labs (now MoFi) vinyl cleaning fluids that Brian manufacturers. The products are simple to use and effective.Another effective accesso... | |
| Stepup or phono preamp help If you decide to change the phono stage the K&K mentioned previously is a very nice unit. If you decide to go with a step-up K&K has one of those too that would work well with your Rotel. Provide flexible gain configurations and it even gi... | |
| Review: Tube Research Labs Samson monoblock amps Amplifier Nice review Bill. That's a very impressive list of amps you have there. Glad to hear the TRLs are working out for you. | |
| Anyone using the Transistor Research LabsM 225's The "D" in D-225 stood for Dual Mono. Another unique design feature of TRL amps/preamps is the use of a high quality breaker switch in lieu of fuses. When powering on my D-225 you could hear the dual power supplies engage. In addition to Grannyrin... | |
| silver spades on copper cables? The Alpha Core MI-2 Vericity I own have solid silver spades. Worked for me. | |
| Anyone using the Transistor Research LabsM 225's Fiddler, so are you saying that these are Class D amps or that these just sound like Class D amps?FWIW, I've heard a few Class D amps and while they have sounded very good (especially for the money), none exhibited the sound of my TRL D-225. I hav... | |
| Anyone using the Transistor Research LabsM 225's It is not Class D, although you are correct that regarding heat distribution it resembles a Class D design. Sonically IMO that is not the case.It is a well known fact that information and specs on TRL components is hard to come by. While Paul Weit... | |
| Joule Electra LA-150 MK3 vs MK2? I have visited the Merlin room at RMAF each time I've attended. Usually on multiple occasions. Having previously owned an LA-100 MkIII I'm familiar with the Joule sound and quality of the product.Bobby P's room is always among my favorites at the ... | |
| Joule Electra LA-150 MK3 vs MK2? I'm there. | |
| Passive Preamps? Anyone? Received the Lightspeed and have had a chance to listen for a bit. This little piece is pretty amazing. Dead quiet and excellent dynamics. Better than my previous K&K TVC that used S&B transformers and better than any other resistor based ... | |
| Best replacement for Pierre Lurné Kreatura The CEC TL51X has served me quite well. As has the North Star 192 previous to the CEC. Both have AES/EBU connections and are within your budget. | |
| Anyone using the Transistor Research LabsM 225's Actually its Tube Research Labs. Their website won't tell you much. Best to call them at 509-787-5405. | |
| Good source of info on tubes? Brendan at Tube World and Andy at VTS can both help you. What you are looking for are low noise and closely matched tubes. Both vendors will have these in stock. You may also want to look here for more information on 12AX7/5751 tubes:Joe's Tube Lore | |
| Solid State Preamp recommendation for $2500? A Jeff Rowland Capri will be dead quiet. Good used prices on them right now too. Klyne also gets good recommendations here as does the Placette Active.What are some of the tubed preamps you have tried? As others have mentioned there could be a tub... | |
| Jeff Rowland preamps I somewhat agree that the usability of the balance is not the best, but I manage fine with it. I'm more curious though why it only allows a 3db swing in each direction. Not that I need more or less, but just out of plain curiosity.More of a pain f... |