jbhiller
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| Tube Tester Option @gndrbob, I wouldn't think Atmasphere would have tried this product as it's clearly for hobbyist use. I would think he has a legitimate Hickok or something commercial and substantial. I just need something to test my 9 pin preamp tubes. I have... | |
| Tube Tester Option Larryi, I'm most interested in testing small octals so it may work for me. You are right--it's not clear what it does test exactly. I wish someone had one who could review it. | |
| Manley Steelhead Owners-- Line Stage Input Good Enough to Use as Preamp? Hi Lewm! I could stand less gain on my line stage. Does it sound good? Are you using it with a digital source? Thanks much. | |
| Bob Carver C-500 worth restoring and/or upgrading?? I have had great results with both Deltronics (Chicagoland/2 locations) and Bristol Electronics (New Jersey). | |
| What did you experience when tube rolling in a Carver Crimson 275? @oldhvymec, yes indeed I wouldn't just pop in something that doesn't fit the specs and tube pinouts. Further, KT150s may not be recommended. I heard some say Frank Malitz told them they could be used with the caveat that the amp was voiced to t... | |
| SMSL SU-9 DAC - Is it a budget alternative fit for an audiophile ? @soix Doge Audio 7 Tube DACNAD M51Denefrips Ares | |
| SMSL SU-9 DAC - Is it a budget alternative fit for an audiophile ? Well, I don't think that I need much longer with the unit to tell that it's a pretty good piece of equipment and still not for me. Here's what I found.ProsPrice Glorious sound at low volume levelsQuietGrain free soundHyper detailedBass is wonderfu... | |
| SMSL SU-9 DAC - Is it a budget alternative fit for an audiophile ? Hey Pinwa, yes, that is my thought exactly. I'm about 5 albums into it now. It's a glorious little cracking DAC. I think it is a touch brittle. It's definition, noise floor, transients, and general sound of instruments is super--top notch rea... | |
| My conclusion: mid level $$ analog vs digital I've thought about this subject too. It's hard to draw a conclusion because you could spend similar amounts of money on digital and analog and windup in the same place or drastically different places. Further, spending smart and finding synergy ... | |
| Intimate, warm and holographic alternative I also love the metaphor above: people who like full range drivers are barking up the right tree | |
| Intimate, warm and holographic alternative I agree that Tannoy and Klipsch Heritage (newer the better) are right in the ballpark of a real solution. If I was trying those makes out I’d lean towards valve amping them—yet I’d surely be open to trying some SS too. Keep us posted on your deci... | |
| Klipsch Cornwall IV exactamundo jjss49 ! | |
| Carver 275 Crimson tube amp --- any feedback appreciated @gumbypimp , Here we are 18 months later and I have a Crimson 275 here (for about 3 months now). It has bested my Primaluna Dialogue HP Integrated--a fine amp in its own right. You are correct--it has a level of realism and, in my view, musicali... | |
| MQA is for chumps Great video Fuzztone. The good news is unlike other hardware and software formats, I don’t have money invested in this one, and the alternatives sound great. So, I’m not stuck or vested in it. When I had an NAD M51 DAC , I could hear a difference ... | |
| Klipsch Cornwall IV Placement of the Cornwall was, for me, surprisingly more difficult than I expected. At first, the sound was so big and beautiful that I thought they were easily positioned. I was wrong. I literally had to get out the tape measure to ensure they... |