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| Seeking a Warm 12AX7 Tube for Preamp @ spacecadet65 @ knotscott Which JJ 12AX7 did you purchase? The ECC83-S or the ECC803-S? I have use BOTH and found the 83S more balanced (warmer) than the 803S (analytical) on my Zesto Phono-Pre. I spoke with the designer, George, who co... | |
| An audio component you just can't let go Devialet D-Primere - I bought it many years ago. It was my first 'hifi' system and it sound great and may be the most attractive piece of stereo equipment ever made (even better than its successors). It is so attractive that it may be in museu... | |
| Solid State Preamp to replace tube unit @ jimbones Sorry to hear of Classe's demise. I understand they were purchased, a few years ago... In that case, only consider them if you have access to a great repair center. SS systems are long-haulers, but eventually they need repair. In t... | |
| Solid State Preamp to replace tube unit @ Jimbones My personal experience - I have owned and loved playing an Ayre K-5xeMP preamp for many years. Eventually, I wanted to try a good tube preamp and bought a ARC Ref 6SE. A used Ayre K-5xeMP now costs 1/10th of the new ARC, but is sur... | |
| suggestions for new phono stage I am using an Zesto Andros 1.2. It is attractive, flexible and sounds great (of course). George is one of the nicest guys in the industry, and returns calls himself. Finally, I am using the stock JJ83ECC 12AX7 tubes, which are inexpensive and ... | |
| What is your top sexy song? Good choices, all around... For “The Look of Love” actually prefer Shelby Lynne's version over Dusty Springfield - its just sexier. For a romantic dance with my wife, I can't beat "Wonderful Tonight " by Eric Clapton ;-) Great question! Chee... | |
| Suggestions for phono preamp for LOMC's @ bobheinatz If I were in the market for a Phono-Pre, I would ask for advice, read reviews and make a SHORT LIST OF UNITS TO DEMO. Because the transducer (cartridge) feeds the phono-pre, it may even more important to to demo phono-preamps than ... | |
| Recommendations for a jazz record which demonstrates vinyl superiority over digital I resolved this question by buying the same, high quality recording in both formats. The Doctor (Doc Powel) on VTL. ON MY SYSTEM (see listing), the vinyl is better than the CD. Both were excellent (thanks VTL!), yet repetitive listening confirm... | |
| Phono preamp for a Denon 103R cartridge. Zarf I have used 103Rs (4 in all) for many years. During that time I also upgraded to my Phono Preamp to a Zesto Andros 1.2. It is a very flexible Pre (lots of Ohm settings, even separate L/R grounds) and sounded great with the 103Rs. It use... | |
| Magico speakers too clinical and fatiguing? A few days ago I took the opportunity to listen to a dSC > Burmester (hybrid) > Magico S system, and it was exceptionally good. Musical, and not fatiguing - among the very best digital SQ I have ever heard. I tend to listen to vinyl, and t... | |
| New Speakers under consideration - but I’m afraid A few days ago I took the opportunity to listen to a dSC > Burmester (hybrid) > Magico S system, and it was exceptionally good. Musical, and not fatiguing - among the very best digital SQ I have ever heard. I tend to listen to vinyl, and t... | |
| Kirmuss 'In the Groove' Ultrasonic Record Restorer - Upscale Audio Edition Background: I have cleaned ~4500 LPs using the following process: Tap rinse Spin Clean w soap - 6 revolutions, each side Ultrasonic clean w soap at 2 different frequencies (Elmasonic P, from Germany, 37/80 kHz), the 80kHz produces less hea... | |
| When I listen to my system....... @ toddalin Your comments are missing the point. Once music is recorded/reproduced you leave the world of music and enter the world of music reproduction, which is why we gather in this forum to discuss gear, not performers/performances (unless ... | |
| When I listen to my system....... @ jastralfu My statement clarifies that recordings are sonic derivatives of music, and NOT music. The key is that recordings are influenced by the recording/playback process. Real (i.e. live) music does not suffer from these issues. Consequent... | |
| NOS Tube Recommendation for Quicksilver Phono Pre Amp When I needed to replace the tubes in my Phono Preamp, I called the manufacturer, Zesto. Fortunately, they are a small to mid-sized manufacture and the owner/designer/salesman, George, is a wonderful guy who loves to speak with audiophiles. He... |