grannyring
Responses from grannyring
| Modifying the TAD-60 Great learning experience is why! I had to understand what was going on in the amp without any schematic or solder by number instructions. I had to desolder many parts etc...all needed skills. I could also compare stock to modified when done which... | |
| Modifying the TAD-60 I did the mod on that Tad 60 amp and it was fun. The deep cab actually looks quite nice live as the pics don't do it justice. A separate power supply is also a good idea with additional work needed. This was my biggest and most complete amp projec... | |
| Can Digital beat our Analog installations? Well, the pops and clicks were not terrible by most standards, but there after cleaned properly etc....I guess I have a low tolerance due to my years of digital only... | |
| No more big power supplies for preamps It needs to be huge and robust to make a true SOTA tubed preamp. No getting around it. Large tranny, chokes etc......... A must! | |
| Can Digital beat our Analog installations? Pop, pop, click, click oh what a distraction it is ...... To me and the sole reason I cannot do records! | |
| Why is there little interest in RTS couplers? It marred my system. Big old scratch on my past Cary CD p.ayer. Yikes! | |
| Your first amp? B&K ST 100 and I loved it! Warm and musical.......it drove my KEF 105.2 speakers ....... That first big rig of mine will always be a very fond memory! | |
| Soundlab speakers...how reliable? Awesome speakers and the best I have owned to date! | |
| Soundlab speakers...how reliable? No issues with new models. They will last many, many years. Even the old ones did. I owned several older sets and loved them. | |
| Cause of different sound between dacs Power supply is a huge factor. Also the output caps used are very, very important. Great active tube preamp is the best option IMHO with any DAC. | |
| New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house Charles I will also put some Duelund caps in the speakers when my budget allows. Look forward to doing that perhaps this winter. | |
| New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house Just an update folks as both the Lampi and new Bendix tubes burn in. I love this DAC. My previous DAC was the very highly reviewed and well respected Eximus DP1. Reviewers and owners alike rave on about how this $3200 dac shoots well above its pri... | |
| DIY question on a preamp problem could use help... Thanks Mitch2. I ended up curing the noise and sold the unit. Now have a TRL Dude again! | |
| TAD-60 mods Ya, the resistors also need to be replaced with Mills.... | |
| 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. |