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| What happens when a tube amp fails? Usually, tubes just get old and weak. The sound will lose dynamics, may sound "gummy" and less volume. That's the time for new tubes.When a tube amp altogether fails, that's not a desireable thing...The small tubes usually last 3,000 to 10,000 hou... | |
| Three Sets of Speakers Most receivers only can power a second zone. Many have 3 zone outputs but need a second amp. Also, remember that you need to control things from the other rooms. This will involve at the very least a volume control and/or a remote control repeater. | |
| Dynakit 70 Stereo Question DONT PLUG THEM IN! They need some care before powering up on a Variac. With that said, look around for Dynaco ST-70 to get an idea. These are great amps but most likely will need restored. You could get anywhere from $200 to $700 each depending on... | |
| what is my system's weakest link? I agree with Chuck. The Rega is a nice little amp. Thiels like a beast to drive them, even at low levels. Not sure on the phono stage in the Rega either? | |
| Record clamps: do they really make a difference. I have a sota jewel. My friend with a sapphire brought his clamp over. Within 10 seconds I was in shock. It took the clarity to a whole other level. Are you putting the clamp on tightly? Is your table set up properly? | |
| PS Audio PWD run directly or use a preamp You should log onto PS Audio and read up on Paul's posts. He has a daily email he sends out. Just recently Paul stated that it helps to have a pre-amp in the system. He honestly can't explain it from an engineering standpoint but from a listener p... | |
| McIntosh C 220 Pre amp tubes... 12x7s should last you 5000 hours, approximately.It pays to get them tested.You could try some tube rolling though... | |
| does this sound like a wise tradeoff If you are doing that, buy my 103, so I can go for the 105? That will make this an even sweeter deal. | |
| 32 Feet USB : sound degradation issues, what next? Skip the USB and go either bluetooth or wifi. I stream to my oppo without any issues from another room on another floor of the house.USB has some voltage limitations. It's not just the version of USB. Many PC's will have some USB's with better vol... | |
| New Speakers/Amps Ipod advice: Make sure you are not using MP3 quality. Lossless audio makes a world of difference. | |
| Building a Magnepan System, Please Help... Jrodefeld,You need to ask yourself a couple more questions: Do you want to be able to hook this to a tv or don't care? Do you think you will go high end on a turntable or just a basis one? Is a remote control a must?1-YES, it is imperative that yo... | |
| Tandberg Huldra 8 , hybridreceiver , made 1965 Try audioasylum.com | |
| Can cary slp-03 work with 120S? Look for an Emotive Pre, great match.(not to be confused with emotiva) | |
| Upgrade help needed I listen about 40 hours a week at work. Luckily, I can have that "absurd" office system. I will tell you that I use the USB out from my PC to a Musiland MD-10 DAC without any drivers needing to be installed. My sources are anything from CD to HiDe... | |
| AV Receiver Help me narrow it down Mattmiller, most av receivers have preamp outs.Butr...The pass through is not equal on all units. Some are finicky, most only pass through the last hdmi selected. Some only pass through video. Denon along with a few more sell optional ipdod docks.... |