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| Quick poll How long have you been in this hobby? My dad and I built Dynaco kits together when I was in junior high - 1973 | |
| Next upgrade? The MintLP tractor is a great idea to start with. You may be suprised at the sound improvement from your present cartridge with a more precise alignment. If, after using the MintLP, that is not all you were looking for then you can make an educate... | |
| Quick poll: Listening at night, lights ON or OFF ? Low or off except when dealing with the stylus. | |
| High end tube Preamp under $4k used that competes Look at the VAC pre amps. Some models are in your price range used. | |
| How are Mullards supposed to sound? The cost of the NOS Mullards, if you can locate a quad, will set you back significant dollars these days, though possibly worth the investment. In modern production EL34 tubes my expermentation has repeatedly led me back to the SED "Winged C" EL34... | |
| Dennon DL160 cartridge output w/Plinius 9200 PS I have previously used and enjoyed the DL160 on a few different MM phono inputs without any issues, though not with the Plinius specifically. There are some reports that the DL160's actual output may be higher than the published specifications. | |
| Hickok Tube Tester Questions I have the Military Cardmatic(USM-118B)version of the Hickok testers and the scale on my meter is from 0 to 100. I have a test condition book that tells me the micromhos for a 12AX7 on this tester at full scale (100) would be 1600. My 12AX7s all t... | |
| pacific valve&electric Purchased a CD player from them a few of years ago. The CDP eventually needed the laser replaced and they were very good to work with. Repairs were slow (waiting on part) but communication about progress of the service was very good. Would recomme... | |
| Which Universal Remote? Harmony! Easy to program for multiple different systems, rooms, and individual pieces. | |
| First Annual " Whaddya Get? for Xmas " Origin Live Silver Tonearm | |
| Whats the consensus on Zu's loudspeaker cables? I started with the Julians and loved the sound in my system at the time (Shanling SP80 EL34 monoblocks, Aurum Cantus L3 Sig., Monolithic Sound PA-1 pre). The sound was open and had nice tone with good extension. The build quality was excellent. As... | |
| SED Winged C el34. Help Excellent tube if it is the one manufactured in St. Peterburg. New ones are only labeled as Winged "C". I have used a quad for over two years without a problem and they hold a good solid bias. The Tube Store is a great source or Jim McShane is ano... | |
| Most Audiophiles by State Other States may start out with the most audiophiles but they all migrate to Florida eventually.drrsutliff | |
| which one would you prefer ayon1 or lector7 I have not heard the Ayon but my lector has a beautiful analog like presentation that places in above all the players that have preceded it (Shanling, Marantz). The soundstage is very wide and distinct allowing not only for the placement of indivi... | |
| Best cart for a Michell Gyro SE/Tecnoarm combo? I am using the Blackbird on an Origin Live table with a modified RB300 at this time and I really like the detail and presentation. I found the Blackbird, even though it is a HOMC, works well at a loading of 22K ohms as apposed to the advertised 47... |