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New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house
There is an Ebay seller selling B stock Bendix 5y3 tubes for $17. He has integrity and is a great guy. The tubes are nos and ony slight cosmetic issues for the B stock. 
Preamp Noise with High-Efficiency Speakers
I agree. He should have to use it. I liked the sound of a past system and the only way I could keep,same components was to use a Jensen ISO tranny. It rid the system of a buzz I could not tame in any other manner. Not ideal as you say, but it work... 
Preamp Noise with High-Efficiency Speakers
An isolation transformer from Jensen it different from what he has tried. 
Preamp Noise with High-Efficiency Speakers
George, no need to be shattered. The source you use or anyone uses is not perfect so fidelity to the source is not the goal. The end result of the music out of the speaker is. An isolation transformer can and has in my experience removed ground re... 
Preamp Noise with High-Efficiency Speakers
An isolation transformer can indeed fix or sort out the noise issue mentioned by the poster. I have used them with good results.Yes, the LS passive attenuator is easily one of the best buys in audio history. It does sound very nice and if I had a ... 
Stillpoints and reference-level speakers
I have Coincident TV III's 
Stillpoints and reference-level speakers
My kids are out also Charles... I knocked it over by brushing into the speaker and not that hard really. My fault! I am the problem it seems.... 
Preamp Noise with High-Efficiency Speakers
Germanboxers, glad to see you get the meaning of my username! Cycle on! 
Stillpoints and reference-level speakers
I had the 101's under a previous speaker with great results in sound. Unfortunately one speaker was damaged due to the less than ideal support. Ya, it tipped over!I won't take that chance again. To bad.Perhaps holes can be drilled so I can bolt th... 
Preamp Noise with High-Efficiency Speakers
Charles I am on the same Voodoo vibe as you. Enjoy the spell you're under! I am... 
Stillpoints and reference-level speakers
Charles, how secure are your speakers on the new Sistrum stands? I assume not as stable as the old footers? Thinking about them for my speakers, but the current footers are very stable as my speakers weight darn close to 200 lbs each! 
New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house
I have to thank Glory as I purchased a Bendix 5y3 tube and placed it into the Lampi and all I can say is WoW! Great tube and the Lampi really responded with more clarity, openness, drive and resolution. Slightly more articulate bass also. Most imp... 
Preamp Noise with High-Efficiency Speakers
My active voodoo sounds more like music. My voodoo ways confirm my active sounds more like the instruments sound live. Oh well, live music cast a spell on me causing me to enjoy great active, tube preamps! Tried passives and George's LS on three d... 
New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house
Yes, mine has a great sounding USB input. 
Preamp Noise with High-Efficiency Speakers
Amen Atma!