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6922 tube companies, who do you like best?
One opinion I remain, 
Is it taboo to mod a speaker?
Upgrading the caps in the tweeter's filter will greatly help some speakers. Some folks think this is the most important passive component in the entire system. Change with a like value.You can go to forums like the Madisound and it is likely tha... 
Desperately seeking the elusive tube sound
Forget all that. Try this I remain, 
Garbage in - Garbage out?
>>said above by PBB: The fault with the source theory, which harks back to Ivor the Invincible, is that not each link in the chain is equal.>>said above by Rlwainwright: Having worked in high-end audio for several years, I absolutely c... 
Western Electric 274-A tube ??????
Hi:This tells you what you need.Frank'sI remain 
Triode vs. Ultra-Linear vs. SET
>>>>Sonicly, is it advisable to set a push-pull tube Amp in triode mode if I've got enough power? Guess that depends but generally sure. Depends on what you like. Both can do a nice job if done well.>>>>I've go a 60 watt Ro... 
SET Speaker Compatability ?
Hi Jond:No particular expertise here but I have been using low power stuff for a couple years - all DIY. Below are two discussions of sets and power from two good sources. Scroll down on the Welborne site for the discussion. Nice list of speakers ... 
What parts of a TT create soundstage and PRAT ?
Just the problem I have been working on.My DIY prototype. Design overview Just a small turn of the The Soundstage "set nut" makes all the diference.I remain, 
Audiophile Artwork? Posters? Anything?
If you want to do your own on the cheap and like jazz I suggest you buy a copy of the Bluenote Album Cover Art I did a little diy stereo for my niece and she turned around and went to one of those "you frame it" shops with this book and did 8 knoc... 
Best Jazz Recordings of 2002
Thanks Scott.I have it dropped in the file with last years which I referred to often!Little disappointed you bought fewer because I liked your personal choices last year. Even liked you pop stuff (Dr John and a few others)Long live Charles LLoyd. ... 
Best line conditioner???
best line conditioner?How bout a well thought out beefy power supply.I still remember when they came in amps. An endangered species now.sincerelyi remain 
88 db sensitivity/6 ohm load..tube power question
Here are two helpful sites on matching amp power with speakers. Like Joppa says science/numbers aren't everything but some results are pretty predictable. I agree with above that your proposed match is a power mismatch. Paul Joppa on power Scroll... 
Giving up on Power Race, and going SET?
Hey Z: Discretion is the better part of valor!Frankly, I hope you come up with something earthshaking. I'll be able to say...."I knew him when he was posting at Agon."Sincerely,I remain 
books/articles on loudspeakers.
Only two responses?What do you want to learn? Want to build something or just learn? There is a wealth of information online. You will find a fair amount of the sites by reading at this Madisound Speaker Building forum for a short while. http://ww... 
Giving up on Power Race, and going SET?
Nicely said JCT:I hope you were not talking about my statement above when you argue against the idea that "good specs equate to good sound." No one can seriously believe that and certainly not someone (like me) who listens to SETS at least part of...