ed_sawyer
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| 7308 tube code question nice score! (let me know if you want to part with any of those). they are US Navy Amperex, made in Holland, 1965 most likely. VR5 is the code for 7308s. the delta signifies made in holland. White is the earlier ink that Amperex used (generally). S... | |
| Your choice of EL34's I have a pair of those for sale. (Mullard XF2 double halo getter, 1960s') $170/pr.-Ed | |
| Wanted ads are back Good job Audiogon and Thanks Agreed, this is a great thing. Thanks guys. -Ed | |
| What tubes to use for Audio Research SP-9 MkIII? Upscale won't sell any decent 6dj8/6922 types to people unless they bought their gear there. I'd recommend Amperex as the best tubes of this type...after all, they invented the 6dj8 frame-grid type of tube. -Ed Sawyer(Full disclosure: I have some ... | |
| Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive? Kona guy- yeah, the old-school CRXs arent' the last word in all-around cars, but for specific jobs they are hard to beat: going fast, handling well. the lightness is the key...nothing touches them, esp. new cars... even new hondas.... all big and ... | |
| Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive? Sean, nice collection of muscle! Those must have be the ultimate rubber-laying machines. the most torquey cars I drove on track were a Viper coupe (fast. tons of grunt, but surprisingly good handling on the roadcourse! Wheelspin was outrageous, ev... | |
| Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive? Actually the tiptronic is more a slushbox with manual controls than a standard w/o clutch. The manual trans porsches are much better. The best manual w/o clutch trannies in normal production cars are made by Sachs, the SMG (sequential manual gearb... | |
| Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive? 1. 91 Jetta GLI 16v (winter car), 86 CRX Si with Integra drivetrain swap, many other mods (daily summer car), 93 Honda Prelude Si (track car), 86 CRX Si turbo (future track car, when it's running...soon....)2. Perhaps an S2000 as a track car. Or p... | |
| Tube for BAT Pre-amp Tube roll that baby! I have a VK30 too, and found the best results with Amperex tubes. Let me know if you want to try some, I have a bunch for sale. (Bugle Boy 6DJ8s from the 1950s). I think you find much better and more dramtic results with tube ... | |
| Suggested NEW CATEGORIES pics was not an issue before (at least for me). Easily done via html. Sure, they may listen but not respond. To wit: several requests for original price to be listed again on the "new today" page, which they conveniently ignored. requests for new ... | |
| Suggested NEW CATEGORIES Need a category for Tubes. Don't hold your breath waiting for Agon to make changes, IMHO. It seems they do whatever they feel like, when ever they feel like, regardless of demands of members. -Ed | |
| BAT VK-5i more tube-like than new VK-50SE? Don't forget the VK30 - all the nice features of the vk50, sweet tube sound from it's 6 6922s (many rolling options), newer than the 5i, cheaper than the 50se. IMHO, the best of all worlds. I have compared to a 50se and haven't found it lacking (3... | |
| How Can I tell if the tubes I bought are vintage? post a pic if you want anyone to pass judgement on these. | |
| Racks vs. furniture w/pods, points, aurios, etc? Check out BJ Tanner's work. He does completely custom racks, I have one in birds' eye maple (solid hardwood, veneered MDF shelves) that is stunning, and was 1/2 the price or less of a comprably sized Zoethecus, and better made/better looking to bo... | |
| Should I repair Stax DA-80 or just buy new amp? what's wrong with it? could always sell it as is....-Ed |