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| Sonus Faber GP + cj 2250 whatever123I perused the SF web site and if I was looking at the correct specs the GP's are 90db with a 4 ohm nominal impedence. IMO the 2250 would be bare minimum and the better choice would be the 2500. In either case make sure you get the "A" v... | |
| Do tube dampers improve sound? Tube dampers are primarily used to prevent or minimize microphonics in small signal tubes such as 6922's. I would not go overboard here and spend alot of money. | |
| Any reliability horror stories out there? Mikej and allThat is why I never leave any component on 24/7.Chuck | |
| Tube amp warm up EaglemanIn my experience once the amp is broken in all you need to do is just fire it up.Chuck | |
| Tube or SS for Vocals/Strings Those arro speakers have similar characteristcs to my thiels and I can tell you that a flee power SET amp is not going to drive them. I had a cj premier 11a (70wpc) driving my thiels for a short time and while it did an admirable job it simply did... | |
| Tube's needed, 6922's or equal for Preamp Qty.3 matrixHere is a link to a person on e-bay selling EH 6922 gold pins. I have purchased tubes from him in the past and he is very trust-worthy. He sometimes lists these here on the gon. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=58317603... | |
| Tube or SS for Vocals/Strings Baroque loverWhat exactly are the specs for your speakers? You make mention of arro's but I/we need to know specific's before anyone can recommend a power amp especially a tube power amp. Specs like efficency and impedence or impedence irregularit... | |
| Preamp with most dynamic contrast? Conrad Johnson tubed pre's do a great job at dynamic contrast(both micro and macro); it is what they are known for. In your price range I would suggest a used premier 16lsII or 17lsII; the 16 would be my first choice.Chuck | |
| Tube or SS for Vocals/Strings I would agree with the previous poster in recommending tubes and IMO a cj premier 140, assuming your speakers are fairly efficient, would fit the bill quite nicely. I also love / enjoy baroque music and nothing does the midrange and high frequency... | |
| Tube's needed, 6922's or equal for Preamp Qty.3 Matrix and ALLBe sure to click on all three of my links as they are to differenct sites. For some reason they all make reference to the tube store but the second one takes you to Triode Electronics and the third to Vacum Tube Valley.Chuck | |
| Conrad Johnson Primier 16ls1 vs 16ls2 owners... Talon4Congratulations and Good Luck........let us know how it goes.Chuck | |
| Tube's needed, 6922's or equal for Preamp Qty.3 MatrixBelow are a few reliable sources I have used for purchasing vacum tubes.http://www.thetubestore.com/http://store.triodestore.com/index.htmlhttp://www.vacuumtube.com/Of the 6922's I have used I have settled on Electro Harmonix gold pins. Good... | |
| Another sign SACD is dying To Jadem6 good response; as I have done the same.Chuck | |
| Tube amp warm up Since no-one is chimming in I will give you my opinion based on my experience with my cj premier 11a which took about an hour after turn on to sound its best but it was pretty good after about 15 or so minutes.Chuck | |
| Amp for Thiel CS2's I agree with UnsoundChuck |