decooney
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| Hi end tube preamps, it’s all about functionality!! Few people with "high end tube preamps" want a noisy TV/Cable system hooked to their 2-channel audio system used for listening to music. And, no, it’s all about "sound" quality first for audiophiles. Functionality is secondary. Circuit boards and ... | |
| Constant noisy tubes maybe go solid state? So are you saying the QS tube preamplifier is working reasonably for yournow paired with your Odyssey solid state amplifier?Doing some research on this the past weekend having gotten lucky with prior tube pre and SS amp combos along with tube amp ... | |
| Cary SLI80 as just a preamp? @ozzy62 Since the SLI-80 is only an average (I'm being kind here) sounding integrated amp, I would have my doubts that it would make a very good preamp. The standard version is less than the F1 version, and a fully upgraded SLI-80 is in a complete... | |
| Constant noisy tubes maybe go solid state? 06-06-2018 5:23pm by Jackd...As the Odyssey amps have low input sensitivities in the 1 volt range you need to be careful of tube preamps with high gain especially if your speakers have sensitivity ratings much over the mid-80's range.Was member ja... | |
| Constant noisy tubes maybe go solid state? Sure seems like there is something else going on here. Several colleagues with your same preamp with few issues like this. Sourced several tested and matched pairs 12AU7 and 12AT7 tubes from many of the same providers you have with minimal issues... | |
| Cary SLI80 as just a preamp? Its a good thought experiment and it "could" work with some added investigation and validation of what is inside. And, perhaps the point earlier is it could also be a waste of a good SLI-80 amplifier to use it as a preamp only, long-term. Not sayi... | |
| Need ideas to match a pair of monitor with 40WPC tube amp "i have had poor experiences with these types of speakers, the super lightweight drivers seem to have a coloration i disliked... tried cabasses and zu’s... maybe i will give these omegas a try".Ditto @jjss49 And here all this time I thought it was... | |
| Cary SLI80 as just a preamp? The header logo at the top of this page also reads "A discussion forum by Audiogon". Asking here about removing tubes from your SLI-80 to use it in a way it was not designed to be used, most would simply advise to contact the manufacturer with you... | |
| Cary SLI80 as just a preamp? Another idea. If you are attempting to now use a SLI-80 integrated amp as a preamp instead, another option would be to sell the SLI-80 and apply the funds towards a second hand SLP-98 preamp. Similar value on the used market. Having owned both, t... | |
| Looking for a vinylesk sounding DAC Since more good DACs and improved streaming services have evolved the past 2-3 years, people are rediscovering how tubes in a DAC and good tube preamps and amps can help to make it sound even more enjoyable. My vinyl rig and high $ cartridges don... | |
| Upgrading Quicksilver preamp or amp caps -- warranty impact? Sitting here listening with my MD FM tuner, and its hard to believe I’m listening to radio - upgraded caps in the tuner, DAC, preamp, mono amps. Depth, transparency, micro detail, decay. Piano and guitars just sound amazingly good even with FM, an... | |
| Looking for a vinylesk sounding DAC i listen more than ever and enjoy it more than everPrecisely. And with a really good DAC, even better. | |
| I've been dragged to recommendations, kicking and screaming Yes. it's a lot of fun. Over the past few years, went from Spotify to Tidal to Qobuz and back to Amazon HD recently. The self learning engine on a few of them is the best part of discovering or rediscovering music. | |
| change amps or speakers @majorc Yes Mike mentioned Klipsch right off the bat. Are any of you familiar with the various models? Yes, and It might be worthwhile to head over to the Klipsch forum, lots of quicksilver amp owners there with all the different models. Many ove... | |
| Questions that Never Die "DAC direct to Amp or Preamp still required?"Then, it triggers:"Solid State -or- Tube Preamp"?Both seem to be coming up again lately. |