jallen
Responses from jallen
| Monoblocks, passive bi-amped or passive tri-amped? What amp do you have and what speaker, and the speaker configuration and sensitivity, and room size. Typically, the less amplifiers, the more simple the better...but there are exceptions...jallen | |
| How necessary is a zerostat gun? I have two and use it every time a lp rolls out of the sleeve. There is almost always static. Plus, I destat the equipment and it seems to stay lest dusty. | |
| time for a change....any suggestions? Apogee may have a tough time getting repaired, Iii do like thier sound, but they do like power, Sound Labs sound great, but are big, need a bit of power, and are room sensitive, but very good, the Vandy 5's are great also, but need a little power,... | |
| Best Overall Value in a KT-88 tube The dealer is as or more important than the tube. Upscale Audio, Ram Labs, Jim McShane, Tube Depot, and a few others sell good tubes. Regarding brands, different ones behave different in different circuits, thus tube "A" may be good or bad dependi... | |
| stylus condition and maintenance The suspension goes out before the tip many times so change cartgs. every 3-4 years to keep them in good shape. Using a 10 yr. old cartridge is not a good idea. The suspension just gets tired and wears out, and the compliance is not as new. I chan... | |
| The best tweeter design It is hard to beat a Ionovac plasma tweeter, and a horn at that. But, they need to be rebuilt, and are expensive. I also like the Magnepan tweeter/Ribbons, very detailed and natural, big open space, the Legacy Heil tweeters are wonderful, (Bill Du... | |
| Need opinion on other tube amps then Jolida to buy Hard to beat Quicksilver and CJ for reliable good tube sound. Jallen | |
| Help me choose an active crossover The two Xovers do sound different, but they are both musical. More body with 126, less with the XM44, but the 44 is a slave to the signal. Both are winners. I chose the XM44.........Jallen | |
| Tube amp on/off: best practice? If you lose a tube while you are out, the speaker may get fried. Jallen | |
| Help me choose an active crossover I have used both with the 3.6 Maggies, and they are both excellent. The 126 has a "valve sound" and a fuller, slight tube rightness I found appealing, and preferable on cd's. The XM44 was a bit more transparent, but dry in comparison, but not too ... | |
| Warming up the ARC LS2B I have had the LS2B, and liked it. It sang best with a Mullard. Also, listen to a Amperex BB or PQ. They are nice if you get a good one. | |
| Importance of Damping Factor and Current for amps High damping is overrated. Some amps with high damping factors have no musical bass. The notes are all pinched, and thumpey, like a car audio-hell on wheels. Tubes have damping factors in the 10-15 range, and can be quite stunning. A good match is... | |
| Thought on OTL tube amps Blow a tube with your OTL and you could fry your speakers. Great sound, but some risk if you listen loud, or run tubes till they drop. Jallen | |
| Best caps for updating my VTL 225 mono's ? For coupling caps the v-caps are hard to beat. If you want the best sound, get the Copper V-caps, they are so organic. They do transform the sound of a system. The improvement is not subtle. I hear greater improvements with caps than power cords, ... | |
| Help with Turntable selection VPI, always sounds like music, and always brings me musical "rightness".... |