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| Tube microphonics in a preamp I've experienced the same ringing problem with a couple of my Amperex 6922's from the preamp section over a period of time but decided to remove and replace the microphonic one...the "howling" was just too unbearable.It's peculiar that the "tingin... | |
| Audible Illusions vs. Audio Research? If you don't have any vinyl and you just play cd, may I suggest that you skip the preamp and buy a better cd player and hook it straight to your amplifier. There are many cd players out there that allows one to bypass the preamp section. Benefits ... | |
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| Quietest 6922 type tube? Thank you 4yanx for your comments & suggestions. I will be buying from reputable sources, ie The Tube Store / Upscale Audio. I just wanted some thoughts from folks like yourself before I commit to buying 9 pairs of 6922's...Elevick - I'm actua... | |
| General opinion about ADCOM amplifiers I purchased a pair Adcom 565 monoblocks about 14 years ago and it's still kick'n. No problems, no repairs. I paid around $1400.00 US for the pair back then, it was a demo. The resale value seems to be quite good, between $850-$1100 used.The pair I... | |
| need help with impedance on SF power 2 If you have the manual, just follow the instructions for load impedance adjustment. Ideally, if your APM-1 is rated 4 ohm, then the Power 2 should also be set at 4 ohm. Won't hurt to experiment, however, it's not like changing cables from terminal... | |
| Best bi-wire speaker cables under $1000 What speakers are you using? | |
| Vandersteen users: How low can you go with tubes Since you listen to music at low to moderate levels, 50-60 watts should do the trick. My ARC Classic 60 (60 watts) does a supreme job and I listen to music at high volume levels. Very wise choice going with tubes...good luck! | |
| Dead Can Dance into the labyrinth is my fav' DCD album. give 'This Mortal Coil' a listen. they released 3 albums in the late 80's to early 90's...it's on the 4AD label as well and sounds beautiful. on one of their albums (It'll End in Tears), Lisa Gerrard and Br... | |
| This is Vinyl baby...more and more vinyl!! | |
| Your ONE all time favorite love song? The Art of Noise - Moments in Love // Play that and you will get a good FACE SUCKING!! | |
| "Kid A" OK you RADIOhead's...anybody out there have their stuff on vinyl and how's the sound quality / pressing?? I'm thinking of buying all of their albums (new). Mind you, I already have the vertical collection on CD.Hands down, the greatest band of the... | |
| OK.......I need more info on the Shelter 901...... Check out this site: www.eifl.co.jp Excellent cartridge and should work fine with your set-up. | |
| Cardas Caps on unused digital jacks? They were a little tight when installing on some of my gear. When I finally took them out, the tighter ones left surface scratches on the jacks.So if you have the urge to buy some, make sure you expand the caps to prevent scratching your jacks. | |
| Potential problem with sale. Caveat Emptor...it's not like the unit was misrepresented or damaged. You are not obligated to buy back. Anyway, having 1 or even 2 negative feedbacks will do little or no damage, especially if you were not at fault.my 2 cents |