gte357s
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| Add a Linear power supply or iFi SPDIF Purifier2? There are many LPS on AliExpress. It is really hard to tell which one is good. This is one reason I am hesitating. I am watching the following, let me know if you can spot which one is more promising. All of them provide more than 4.2A. C$ 20... | |
| Add a Linear power supply or iFi SPDIF Purifier2? Thanks. That one gives 4A. My switch mode power supply says 11V-4.2A. So, it is 0.2A short, will that work? | |
| Add a Linear power supply or iFi SPDIF Purifier2? @fuzztone thanks. You definitely scored a great deal for the iPurifier. May I ask what LPS you tried? And what DAC do you use? | |
| Add a Linear power supply or iFi SPDIF Purifier2? @audiotroy Yes, I know. But I don’t have the funding now. So, maybe I will save up. For Innous, would your recommend Zen mini or Zen? | |
| Digital is far better than vinyl BTW, I should be more specific. My SACD and vinyl both sounds good. If I compare vinyl to streaming data file from my NAS, then definitely I prefer vinyl. And if I compared vinyl to streaming from internet like Tidal, then vinyl is quite a bit ... | |
| Digital is far better than vinyl @ghdprentice i missed to mentioned the $5000 includes a Allnic 1202 phono stage. And it is a no its fault, I am sure some people get good result from it, but I think it is a mismatch with my Coincident Statement line stage. I now use a EAR 868PL... | |
| Naim Unitiserve Music server upgrade suggestion @fuzztone I think I am looking for the same, a streamer or transport with a local storage, preferably SSD, that can read the files in the storage, and output data to my DAC. It also need a web interface or app allow me to play/stop music on my ph... | |
| Digital is far better than vinyl I also cannot get great sound out of vinyl even I put in similar amount of money for my digital and vinyl rig, around CAD $5000 for the turntable, arm, cartridge and cable, while my CD player + DAC cost around $3000. Until recently, I added a powe... | |
| Is rectifier tube arcing a problem? Just want to provide an update. I tried adding the diodes but then one of the Sylvania 5931 (which is a rugged 5U4G) dies. I had one of these died died before adding the diodes. And they didn’t arch, but just died with no sound. I think it is not ... | |
| Is rectifier tube arcing a problem? @jaytor i would say I like them. I sold my X5 before I bought this amp. I am using them to drive a pair of JBL 4341 now. I only have 3 power amps to compare: a custom built 300B by Otomon Lab from Japan using Luxman mq-300 schematics, the ANK... | |
| Is rectifier tube arcing a problem? @sns it is a Audio Note Kit, not the Audio Note UK. However, there is a bit of a history. What I learn is that the circuit of this monoblocks is initially designed by Andy Grove who is a prime engineer at Audio Note UK. | |
| Is rectifier tube arcing a problem? @atmasphere Thanks for the info. I think so will experiment the diodes approach first, because it is cheap and easy enough to do it myself. It is also a good learning experience for me. At the same time, investigate on changing the capacitors. ... | |
| Is rectifier tube arcing a problem? @imhififan i am in the the-lesser-the-better camp. So, I think I will try adding the diodes first. Thanks for the info though. | |
| Is rectifier tube arcing a problem? @imhififan wow, thank you very much, that’s a very clear diagram, now I won’t be worried of making a mistake. yes, I always want to learn more. Does the soft start and diode compliment to each other, or I only need to pick one to do? | |
| Is rectifier tube arcing a problem? @imhififan also to make sure, the diodes should be added at pin 4 and 6 as shown in the second diagram above, with the line on the diode closer to the pin, am I correct? |