fletchj
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| Is there a SS amp that can offer tube bliss? I've been using tube amps for 36 years, and the closest solid state amp, that I have listened to for a length, is the Parasound Halo amps. I've only listened to the big monblocs, so these would be my choice, instead of tube amps. | |
| Spindle oil When I purchased my Oracle MK4, there was no bearing oil sent with it. I contacted Oracle, and the brother of the designer, who now runs the company, told me that Mobil 1, 5W30 synthetic, was the oil I should use. | |
| Tube Myths- Tested Tubes AlexcThe B&K will not apply operating voltages, to the tubes. So at the 240v? it applies, everything is fine. But the amp applies operating voltage to the tubes, so at 470v?, the tubes show problems. Gs5556 Now you know to ask, not just is it ... | |
| Tube myths You know, I have taken a lot of criticism, for offering infomation, that many thought, new tube users, might find useful. Although noone seems to disagree, with the validity of the comments, they seem wholly distrustful, of my intentions. As a kno... | |
| Tube myths When one offers information, one should be knowledgeable about the information, one is offering. Think aboutit, if a doctor told someone, that they should visit a doctor, for an ailment, they were suffering from, is he advertising himself, or offe... | |
| Tube myths Joint Army Navy vs Non Joint Army Navy Newbie In some contracts, the specs for the tube, accounted for this. The tube, then, had a special construction(such as stabilizing rods, extra mica etc) This is when the tube, was different, and it had a different designation usually. But it onl... | |
| Tube myths Herman, there was no reference to myself, as anything. I did not even state, what my experience, with tubes are, nor for that matter, what experience I have. I only stated, what one should look for. Everything else, you have assumed, is based on w... | |
| Tube myths Marankanetz"Good ears can fool you, no matter how golden they are. If a tube is blown after a short period of time... Ears do not fool you. What you hear, you either like, or you do not like. Trust your ears, as to what you like, not what someone ... | |
| Earmax Pro tube roll....help a lost soul The sonics, you are describing, will not be found, with Telefunkens, and especially Mullards. These are rich, warm, lush sounding tubes. With the richness, and warmth, fast transients, are not part of the package. Both have a soft bass, the Mullar... | |
| Best 12at7 tube?????????? The best 12AT7, I ever heard, was an RCA. Most RCA's sound lousy, to me. This just happened to be a pair, that was done right,(or wrong). They were the exact same construction, and vintage, as the others, that I thought sounded lousy. I still have... | |
| inexpensive record cleaner Hi, Want an inexpensive record cleaner? This is what I use. A 5 gal wet/dry vac. Take the head, with the rubber squeegie inside, and remove the rubber insert. Take a piece of foam, or sponge, large enough, to cover it, and come up the side, a litt... | |
| changing tubes in my phono causes hum ? Some 12AX7, are sensitive, to the electronic fields, that are present in gear. 12AX7's were regularly shielded, in most vintage gear, for this very reason. If the tube, is not defective, then maybe you could try a tube shield, that you can ground(... | |
| Phono Box Advice Needed I used a Graham interface box( I think Cardas made it), with my Graham arm, for years. I purchased a Cardas Neutral Reference phonocable, so I no longer needed it. I do not know, how much impact, it made on the sound, but I do know, it allowed me ... | |
| Cincinnati, OH, any audiophiles? Hi, I too, live in Cincinnati, home of the mighty Bengals. (yeah, I'm laughing right now)I have had the pleasure, of knowing a few, of the Cincy philes, but don't get a lot of free time. There are a bunch of us, everywhere.Fletchj | |
| What's next after my 300B Rega Turntable Shasta, not all dealers are cads. Some are very much interested, in giving the customer great sound. Though some are not, but a blanket comment such as that, is not fair, to those who truly care. |