johnss
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| Why no interest in reel to reel if you're looking for the ultimate sound? " Vinyl does not sound like analog tape."that statement is very funny. I would be inclined to think the same with an inexpensive phono stage but not with a decent stage. if you compare the 45 rpm pressings to the 15 ips tape they are much closer... | |
| Best 6SN7 TUBES out there should also consider trying the Shuguang WE6sn7 fat bottle. most organic 6sn7 I have heard. | |
| Really need some help finding a full range speaker keep the paradigms and add some subs. will really fill in the bottom end. | |
| WOULD IT BE DUMB TO BUY A MARK LEVINSON NO 23.5 @jeffvegas, key point is comment by @testpilot, and agree. nothing wrong with the amp, but they are known for running hot and being hard on caps. so maybe first question you need to ask is can you recap it yourself? If so then by all means jump in... | |
| What's a better choice? Manley Steelhead Phono or Audio Research Reference 2SE Phono? have owned both the chinook and steelhead. Like you was upgrading a year ago. Listened to the ARC and VTL. ended up with the VTL TP 6.5 signature. may want to add that to your list. | |
| CJ Preamp Teflon Recap I would be careful with those teflon caps. They have their own sound. on older C gear, would tend to use Jupiter copper foil caps in place of teflon. | |
| Why no interest in reel to reel if you're looking for the ultimate sound? @rrcpa is correct. Open reel can be a PITA, but when its up and running, holy cow....its the best audiophile elixir you can get your hands on. | |
| Phono Stage for a VPI Prime Scout If you can squeeze your budget up just a tad to 1400 you can step into a used manley chinook. pretty darn good until you start spending a ton more. | |
| How long do NOS 6L6gc power tubes last in a Mcintosh MC240 amp? tomic601 is correct. the MC240 is pretty easy on tubes. not sure what speakers you are using but try both 8 and 4 ohm taps. usually one will sound a bit better. Also try some KT66s in the 240. not sure if your 240 is original or not, but greatest ... | |
| Thoughts about buying a Bedini 100 I used to have the 25/25.they do run pretty warm, not sure if its possible or not, but before you buy can you check the main filter caps? If not, then you have to assume they may need some work. you can buy an ESR meter pretty inexpensively these... | |
| What Do You Think of This Device: Parasound Zphono-USB @bob540,too good. same also applies to the musical fidelity X series. and LPS series with the parts upgrades best | |
| PSVANE 12Au7 12At7 12Ax7 "-T MKII" 2020 production run of small signal/driver tubes @ decooney thanks for the info on the inspire amp, make sense. I have one other amp that can run the 150s but use the WE KT88s in it as well. have never tried the quicksilvers but supposed to be pretty nice amps. J | |
| PSVANE 12Au7 12At7 12Ax7 "-T MKII" 2020 production run of small signal/driver tubes @tooblue yes, read your post. Think you will like the WE6SN7s in the Had amp. I have one of Dennis Had's Inspire amps that runs all octal output tubes (not sure what the HP amp uses). The Inspire amp one of my favorite sounding amps, just wish it... | |
| PSVANE 12Au7 12At7 12Ax7 "-T MKII" 2020 production run of small signal/driver tubes @decooney I have the TJ 6SN7s, they are nice tubes. If your budget can swing it, opt for the Shuguang WE6SN7 Plus coke bottles with the red bases. They are considerably fatter (much larger glass envelope) than a typical 6sn7, so may need to measu... | |
| DAC/Pre-Amp Upgrade, R2R or Delta Sigma? think you should consider the Denafrips line of R2R DACs. Some of the best I have heard until you get to the 5 figure price range. |