dfwlistener

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DOA tube from Audio Research
ARC service (Kal) says "no problem" using the computer-bias. It measures plate V, cathode I and dissipation power on a pair of tubes simultaneously. Per my original post, I had replaced the original tubes last year with KT 88s and set the bias at ... 
Golden Ear Triton 2 amp preferences?
ARC SP17 
DOA tube from Audio Research
Thanks for the responses guys. I have a compu-bias meter. I didn't change the bias at all from where it was which by the way was on the low side of what the manual recommends. There is no recommendation to reduce bias before tube installation anyw... 
amplifier for large advents?
Mr_hosehead - thanks for the ideas. I had forgotten about Hafler. Those were pretty good in their day. I also forgot until you mentioned it that I have a pair of B&K mono amps in the attic. I'll try them first.Xiekitchen - I was thinking the s... 
Best CD transport?
Sorry guys. You are definitely correct that I forgot to specify budget. I was thinking something in the $1k to $2k range. The choice as I see it would be to just buy the Oppo at $1200 to play CDs and SACDs and A/B the two DACs or buy a decent CD o... 
Sound for my new theater?
Guys,I just wanted to say thanks for all the responses. I made a similar post on both AV Guide and AVS and had virtually no response. I listened to several systems in the last week. Proac ?? and Revel F32 played by NAD Master integrated and Rega p... 
Sound for my new theater?
First priority is music but this is a full blown custom built theater with 12 seats and a fairly large volume. I've been an audiophile junkie for most of my adult life. I cleared out all my high end stuff (Roland Research pre and mono amps with B&... 
Meridian Blu Ray?
Thanks Guys,I think this kills my thought of Meridian for the immediate future. Too much a one system thing and no BD support. 
What amps for Maggies?
Guys,Thanks for the great responses. I will look into each suggestion. My local maggie dealer recommended NAD Master series. Anyone know anything about them with maggies? He is also an Audio Research dealer which if I remember from years past was ... 
Do I go active with my Linn 5140s ?
Guys,Thanks a million for the responses. Do you think I would be able to fill a 26'x21' theater with good to great two channel sound? I would of course augment the system with a sub for video surround.Thanks againDale