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| All New Songer Audio FIELD-COIL Speakers : Taking Field-Coil Speakers To A New Level ! I'm sure they sound spectacular, but at 37k, I'll remain happy with my bi-amped K-horns !!!! | |
| How long do good speakers last? Depends on the speaker mostly, and how much the cone moves.If you your speakers have "long throw" woofers with excessive cone movement, re-foaming them will be a regular activity for you.If on the other hand you own a pair of K-horns like myself, ... | |
| Phono preamp tube rolling. I enjoy tube rolling, but there are three 12au7 tubes that I keep in a virtual rotation in no particular order: Mullard, Chelmer, and Telefunken. These three are consistently quieter than a lot of other tubes. I have a small collection of 50s, 60s... | |
| Tubes for Magnepan’s. The most economical approach is certainly SS amp and tube pre. SS amps typically will deliver better bass too.You mention wanting the option to play a little bit with the tubes. I understand completely and I love my Eastern Electric Mini Max pre-a... | |
| Constant noisy tubes maybe go solid state? I had similar problems with my Eastern Electric pre-amp that uses 12au7s.I have discovered if I use only premium tubes from Mullard, Cifte, and Telefunken I have had no issues.My favorite between the three? It's a toss up between the Ciftes and th... | |
| Seeking advice on Speakers that create an intimate 2 channel listening experience I love my bi-amped Khorns, bought them new in 1978. I use a Mac 250 transistor amp for the bass (transistors are better for bass) and I swap between 4 different tube amps, (2 single ended, 2 push-pull) for the mid/highs. You will need an electroni... | |
| Are integrated amps technically better than separates? I've used separates for years, right down to phono preamps and MC step up transformers.I sold hi-end gear during college to pay the bills working at a local tweak shop. As you might imagine, I received professional training from the different reps... | |
| Tube Preamp with Solid State Amp? Oh, forgot to mention, I use vintage tubes whenever possible. There is a lot of magic built into those old 50s, 60s, 70s built tubes! | |
| Tube Preamp with Solid State Amp? A tube pre amp with your Cornwalls would be an excellent move.As the proud owner of a pair of K-horns I bought new 42 years ago, I can tell you Klipsch speakers respond well to tubed gear. In fact , I use all tubes with the exception of a Mac 250 ... | |
| Seriously considering tube preamp…opinions? I've been quite satisfied with my Eastern Electric Pre-amp that I bought from a local dealer no longer in business. I also own an Eastern Electric push-pull 6bm8 tube amp bought used on Audiogon as one of four tube amps I use to power the mids/h... | |
| CD Player vs. music streaming I bought a Shandling CD player from a fellow A-Goner a few years back and couldn't be happier. I am using Telefunken tubes in the output , replacing the stock tubes.It sounds fabulous!Keep your cd collection and enjoy the music! | |
| Horn Speaker Recommendations You might consider a pair of Klipsch Diamond Jubilees. Those could be had for under 20K. Use a good tube amp for the drive.Or you might consider a used pair of K horns, approx. 4-5K.Then pick up an electronic crossover, I use a Crown VFX2 along ... | |
| Let's roll: what pre-amp tubes should I consider next? I have extensive experience with the use of tubes. My pre-amp, phono pre-amp, cd player plus 4 different power amps all use tubes, using single ended or push-pull circuits.I have to tell you, I have been really pleased with my Telefunken and Mulla... | |
| Curious what people think is the best "value" high end speaker (~5K to 15K) If you have 2 full corners and a decent sized room, just go with a pair of K-horns. Be sure to bi-amp them using a transistor amp for the bass and a single ended tube amp for the mids/highs. Audio nirvana can be yours...... | |
| Technics Turntables...really??? I'll just stick with my DDX1000 Micro Seiki I bought new 41 years ago. Thank you... |