facten

Responses from facten

The Audio Gods are tough but fair-Have you had the "Curse of the 300B" ?
jb - you'll be happy when you read itCharles, please ignore my question to you above about impressions between the 2A3 & 300B, I came across a 2013 thread where you and a couple of others provided someone else feedback on the same question. Th... 
The Audio Gods are tough but fair-Have you had the "Curse of the 300B" ?
There's a pretty good article by Herb Reichert in the April 2019 issue of Stereophile re his early experience with 300B tubes and more recent experience with the EleKit TU 8600R integrated amp kit (300b) 
The Audio Gods are tough but fair-Have you had the "Curse of the 300B" ?
Charles,Ignoring the fact that you and your friend may have completely different systems , can you offer some personal  listening impressions between the 300B and 2A3 ? 
Raven 20 watt needs Speakers
Here's a link to the Enjoy the Music report that shows & names the Raven speakershttp://www.enjoythemusic.com/Florida_Audio_Expo_2019/Raven_Audo_Mytek.htm 
Need recommendations for an alternative to Ayon Crossfire integrated
I will also add this to support nonoise's recommendation of possible checking out Finale Audio. I also swap in their 7189 MK2 integrated (22 wpc) EL 84M or 7189 tubes to drive the Argos. Different sound obviously then the 845 based LM 518IA, but a... 
Need recommendations for an alternative to Ayon Crossfire integrated
I don't own Tektons but have Daedalus Argos V2s which are 97.5 db and a relatively flat 6 ohm impedance. One of the amps I use driving them is a Line Magnetic 518IA integrated 22 wpc Set . It has plenty of power driving these speakers loud in a 28... 
List of european tube amplifier manufacturers
Trafomatic - Serbia 
Ayon vs. Mastersound vs. Vaic Tube SET
" What is the relationship between Mastersound, Ayon, Vaic? Seems they've been using those names interchangeably. "Can you expound upon this, what have you seen read , etc. that has lead you to this understanding? 
Daedalus Audio Apollo Speakers
dodgealumGreat write-up ( read this while listening to my Argos V2s) . Enjoy the Apollos .  
How to select a good set of vacuum tubes?
organeamps valve tester looks pretty nice, but it is limited in what tubes it tests - apparently doesn't test 6922, 5687,5841,  6sn7, 6sl7, KT 90, KT 120, KT 150 just to name a few ; many more that it doesn't  
How to select a good set of vacuum tubes?
+1 rodman9999 on both tube dealers. Have also used Tubedepot . 
best tube preamp to pair LM 518ia
I have a LM 518, replaced all the tubes except the 845s with NOS to take it up a notch. Although the 518 has "pre in" , it's preamp circuit isn't completely "overridden' as it is in other integrateds ; might be better served  simply getting a phon... 
Best way to connect iPad to integrated amp
Might want to see if this will work for you - HRT LineStreamer+http://www.hirestech.com/product/?pid=100I use  a different model a HRT istreamer to use my ipod classic in my headphone system . Good sounding DAC for the money  
Tekton Design's new THE PERFECT SET equals "goosebumps time"
Txs teajay 
Tekton Design's new THE PERFECT SET equals "goosebumps time"
teajay,I apologize if you have stated this elsewhere and I have missed it, but what brand 2A3 tubes due you use in your amp? Txs