goldeneraguy
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| el 34 vs kt 77 The pins on KT77 tubes that I have used were slightly thinnerthen EL34 pins.You may have to pinch the tube socket for a correct fit. | |
| el 34 vs kt 77 If you ever get to hear the M-O Valve Company KT 77 just one time you will be hooked for life. | |
| Company loyalty- What has been your favorite? DeHavilland --- Kara is the VERY BEST | |
| What's the Best LP You Bought in 2008 The best I bought this year and the biggest vinyl surprise of the year is Freight Train Heart by Jimmy Barnes.This Aussie can rock.Its on Geffen.Shelby Lynne is waiting,wrapped under the tree.Not to to opened till Xmas. | |
| speaker cables for callisto speakers Morgoth , No one can say which cable is right for you.Even if the cable works well with your amp and speakers it still may not be to your liking.Any cable suggested here is just another shot in the dark.The cable may work well in the posters syste... | |
| The Vinyl Answer Grinnell,In a New york minute everything will be gone by New Years Day | |
| Sound Labs - Opinions Sound Labs A-1 are an American Classic.If they are in perfect working order you may find that you will be spending BIG BUCKS on other components to drive them.If I had the room for placement and they were available to me I would go for it. | |
| I have bought a VAc CLA-1 preamp I use Mazda 12AU7 tubes from the 60's.Great tube,dynamics galore.Costly though.I paid $180 for a matched pair. | |
| Ortofon Per Windfeld Load Impedance? At one time we used this forum as a learning tool.Now we have someone like Zieman come on board,make statements without basis and tries to take jabs at others whom are much more knowledgeable.Fact is the only white paper Z is familiar with is hang... | |
| Speakers & the room Spaz , I heard the Artemis EOS speakers at a dealer years back.He kept the speakers about 15 feet apart.I heard them again in a home and they were about 7 feet apart.IMO although good at 15 feet they were to die for at 7 feet.Have you tried them c... | |
| break in tips Listen to Rushton's sage advise.I am in the process of breaking in new speakers.Its been 26 hours and a constant headache.300-400 hours cant come quick enough. | |
| If I like sound of Ayre Integrated I would Like... DKZ's ,If you feel that Ayre and other costly (subjective) components are over priced by 60% (I dont know how you arrived at that percentage)I can only imagine what you must think of the owners of these components.Or is it just plain ENVY | |
| If I like sound of Ayre Integrated I would Like... DKZZZZ , How can you state that you like the sound of the Ayre and then say its price is bloated by 60%.On what basis can you say that.If you found something that is the Ayre equal and can also save 60% then buy it.I am not an Ayre fan. I just don... | |
| Best of RMAF 2008 Dgad , Excellent description of the sound(s)of RMAF.THANK YOU | |
| Confused...not satisfy with my system : Avico , I hope you didnt read my post as a suggestion for you to get a new preamp.My preference happens to be for tubed preamps.Your last post indicates that you may prefer tubes as well.I will say that matching a tubed pre to a SS amp is not as s... |