johnss
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| Help me mod my tube amp yes, all those upgrades def. help. If you are looking to go a bit more, all the plate and cathode resistors on the input tubes are flameproof metal oxide. Use the same values and replace with 5 watt MILLS wire wound. The front end will get 3-4 db ... | |
| KT88 Tubes @russbargmann before you insert mew tubes you may want to make sure you do not have a coupling cap leaking DC or a loose pin on a tube socket. These are two of the more common issues for power tubes red plating. | |
| Tubes for VTL MB-450 Series II I used to have these amps. Never ran 6550s in them only GL KT88s. Stay away from the Chinese KT88s unless you like tube fireworks. They will not hold up to the B+ voltages on the 450. If you want a warmer sound check out the Mullard re-issue KT88s... | |
| How much power needed to drive 91db speakers? To the OP, I have several pairs of SF speakers. You may want to look at the impedance curve. Many SF speakers have a very low dip in impedance at the low frequencies. The current output may be more important then the power output in watts. | |
| Where to start upgrading? that upgrade path can be sometimes tough to figure out. Used to have nearly the same HP system as the OP. You can start with the table and cart or the HP amp. You should be able to hear the improvements as make the upgrades. think there are two pa... | |
| Anyone have experience to share regarding the Ortofon Cadenza Bronze MC cartridge? I had both the bronze and black. Would agree with @pinwa comments. Also don't forget the phono preamp and SUT device you use with either cart can have a big impact on the sound. to the OP, you may want to try your current cart with a better ph... | |
| Weird crackling from speakers when preamp connected @maddog66blue how long are you waiting to power up the amp after turning on the 2.5? You may need to increase that time a bit. Flip on the 2.5. Wait 2-3 min then flip on the MAC power amp. Also may not hurt to inspect the bottom of the preamp bo... | |
| Develop a hierarchy for phono playback The order can change depending on what components you are using and what is the overall price points a person is targeting. If a person is getting into LOMC land then I would move the SUT way up the list. | |
| Audio Technica AT-ART1000X OP, I had the same Q. It works quite well. The G was replaced with the SL-1000R. One thing you may want to consider is what phono stage you are using and what SUT you are considering. | |
| D'agostino amplifiers: where's the beef? Not just D'agostino amplifiers. Just about everything seems to have doubled in retail price in the post covid audio world, way outstripping the inflation rate. | |
| Durable record vacuum cleaner recommendation? | |
| Durable record vacuum cleaner recommendation? @oberoniaomnia close, one digit off. You'll need this one. Rug doctor part no 92727. It's a bolt in replacement. Stronger than factory stock motor (draws a bit more current), so you will have to also change out the main AC fuse on the Project fr... | |
| Freight Movers? plycon blanket wrap is another great source for moving large heavy speakers. Be sure to ask for their blanket wrap service. Plycon.com | |
| Durable record vacuum cleaner recommendation? @oberoniaomnia, Just an FYI. I use US cleaning followed up by an H2O rinse using a Pro-ject RCM. The vac motors is a weak point on this design. Found out a rug doctor Wet vac motor is a bolt in replacement. will cost you 99 bucks plus tax and ship... | |
| Phono Preamp - LoFi to MidFi. So many options! for a LOMC cart you and your budget you may want to consider a step up trans with an EAR phonobox clone or a Marantz 7 phono clone. Both plus a step up should be do -able in your budget. And don't limit yourself to new step ups, plenty of used ver... |