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| What qualities do you look for in a good amp? Hmmm, I am not into silver yet, so I look for black faceplates. =)This is like asking literally for "ice cream" when you walk in Baskin Robbins.Seriously, I try to "listen" more than look. I will "look" at the spec sheet but that doesnt mean much.... | |
| CDP-Tube Suggestions Nealhood, Thanks so much for your post, which I should have read more closely, you specified WA's. Thanks again. I do remember reading somewhere about the Sovtek LPS's being a good audio tube. As cheap as they are maybe I will just buy a pair of e... | |
| CDP-Tube Suggestions Hmmm, I see there are several Sovtek 12ax7's to choose from.12ax7LP, LPS, WA, WB, WC and maybe more. Any suggestions? | |
| CDP-Tube Suggestions Thanks so much for your input. I will probably make a decision on monday. Probably a pair of NOS Mullards (CV4004) if I can find them, and probably a pair of Sovteks.I will come back and post how they sounded in the Jolida. But while I am here I m... | |
| Speaker upgrade itch Opinions 2500$used Fathom, its a tough balancing act for "cool" camp guys like me. I am looking to try some warm tubes in my CDP, so you never know I might be converted yet =).Geoff, you sound alot like me, always being torn this way and that way about upgrades. Suf... | |
| CDP-Tube Suggestions I dont want to get too far off my original tube question, but....When I was using a Rotel Pre/Pro I had some upper midrange glare or harshness, when I upgraded to a Bryston processor it cleared up. Lately I have been content with my cables. Even t... | |
| Zaikesman's Username Pronunciation Field Guide Kan Pi is Japanese for "cheers or bottoms up" I have no idea if I spelled it right though. Maybe other Oriental languages as well.Distortion is a name I have used many times for a number of years as my user name. The audio implications didnt reall... | |
| CDP-Tube Suggestions Kudra, Thanks for you suggestions. However, "all" tubes arent "warm." As a matter of fact, the EI 12ax7's have more highs than my Theta DAC, and they(Theta DACs) arent known for being laid back in anyway.I do have copper cables(SignalCable IIs) in... | |
| CDP-Tube Suggestions Thanks so much for your suggestions. Tpsonic, I didnt even think of Brimar. Good suggestion, I like alot of Jazz, Classical, and female vocals all of which have a healthy dose of Piano.Rcj1231, hard to find is an understatement. =) I have been loo... | |
| Is "live" music sound possible for under $1K The "Vominator" Sub. Hmmm, I see marketing potential here. Good call, Trejla. I forgot all about those commercials. My first LOL in a while. | |
| Speaker upgrade itch Opinions 2500$used Well Geoff, I cant say. I have never heard a single piece of CAL equipment nor have I heard your model of preamp (66), or you speakers for that matter. I have nothing worthwhile to add/detract from S23Chang's opinion. Which I presume is based on t... | |
| WOW, check out these BW Nautilus clone speakers. I was two for two yesterday. Wrote Vifa, was Scan Speak. I also got horizontal and vertical bi-amping bass ackwards as well. Sheeesh.Those pics are pretty awesome, thanks Bambadoo. | |
| Whats wrong with short cables? Jmc, Ouch. | |
| How to bi-amp with 2 two-channel amps? Did I get it backwards? Vertical is two(2) two-channel amps playing independently the high and low of each speaker. One amp dedicated to the left and one right. Essentially seperated "horizontally."Horizontal is one amp playing the L/R lows and th... | |
| Speaker upgrade itch Opinions 2500$used Geoff, I see. All of the recommendations I previously posted are all fine speakers no doubt. But they are all somewhat on the warm side, based loosely on my misinterpretation of your desired sonic characteristics.I would add. Dont be so fast to di... |