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| tube pre amp and Krell FPB 600 Audiolabyrinth, my pre automatically mutes after turn-on and I always mute the pre before turning off the amp.As you know, components are expensive and heavy to ship so I always operate them correctly. | |
| How do you know when to replace tubes When it comes to power tubes, I'm more concerned with catastrophic tube failure than SQ. Following the recommended tube maintenance schedule is dependent on the amp and manufacturer.I've had power amps where the tube just gracefully dies but with ... | |
| How do you know when to replace tubes The only 6H30 tube rolling option I'm aware is 6H30-DR and they are expensive and tough to find plus you need 8. Caveat Emptor buying 6H30-DR off Ebay located in Russia. I heard many received fakes.There are rolling options on 6550. Since you only... | |
| tube pre amp and Krell FPB 600 12-04-14: AudiolabyrinthI always get a thump sound over the speakers when I turn my amp off, it's really alot of power, seems normal to me.I've always turn my amps off before pre and don't get a thump even with a Krell FPB600. | |
| tube pre amp and Krell FPB 600 I've had 3 Krell amps over 10+ years and always drove them with tube preamps (SF, McIntosh, CJ ...) and never had a problem. There are reasons for rules. If not followed, probability of problems increases. | |
| Allnic 5000DAC I got tired of waiting for a solution so moved on. From my experience with PS Audio, these moving targets never ends well and very frustrating for end users. So far Bryston only has reported issues with Allnic. Has Allnic investigated their implem... | |
| Sony HAPZ1 For prospective buyers and owners NP Brownsfan, I have 150+ hours on my MW Sony now and it's superb. Definitely reference quality to my ears.I'm using a SR Red Quantum Fuse in PS 9.0. I have 60's Telefunkens and agree they are great tubes. Currently rolling 60's Siemens.Rolling NO... | |
| Resonessence Mirrus vs Sony HAPZ-1ES How much is the modwright mod?$2495 + $275 for ByBee option. Again, once music is on internal HDD, you don't need a computer. It's a modern day juke box with internet radio. Just plug Sony to Pre and use smartphone app for remote. (There's a remot... | |
| Resonessence Mirrus vs Sony HAPZ-1ES @Calvinj, Once all music are downloaded to the Sony, you only need a computer if you have new music. It's basically a cd player with all your music on internal HDD/external USB drive.Sony has built-in wireless but I have Ethernet drop for connecti... | |
| Resonessence Mirrus vs Sony HAPZ-1ES 11-25-14: Calvinj@knghifi Sounds exciting. I haven't even used my usb on the resonessence yet. I'm going to probably try pretty soon. What usb cable you suggest?Calvinj, I'm probably the last person to give advice on USB cables.My HAP-Z1ES preload... | |
| Allnic 5000DAC When I was investigating DACs, a dealer found Allnic D5000 had compatibility issues with Bryston BDP-2 in coax and aes above 96hz but fine via USB. D5000 works fine with Oppo-BDP105. BDP-2 works fine with all his DACs except for D5000 so FYI if pl... | |
| SONIC FRONTIERS LINE 3...TUBES & CAPS upgrade It's all relative. If you're comparing to current preamps, then it's NO contest. But for it's vintage, very competitive and probably one of few that offers the modern tube sound.All I can say is I enjoyed my time with SF pres and Krell amps. | |
| SONIC FRONTIERS LINE 3...TUBES & CAPS upgrade SF SFL-1 was my 1st tube pre. Upgraded to SFL-2 and finally Line 3 then mod to Line 3SE+ by Chris Johnson @ Parts Connexion. Also had Power 3 and then mod to Power 3SE+ by Chris. Coincidentally all pre drove Krell amps. KSA100s, FPB300 and FPB600.... | |
| Final Speaker Decision: TAD R1 vs SF Strad Joey_v, what electronics used in the demo? Does the Strad gives you goosebumps? You can't go wrong with either.Recently I replaced a SS amp and dac with tubes so now running all tubes driving my E1 and it's a huge improvement. More musical, 3D, de... | |
| Final Speaker Decision: TAD R1 vs SF Strad That's easy, TAD R1. I have TAD E1 and working on a RATIONAL reason upgrading to R1. LOL! I know R1 is final speaker for many. Andrew Jones is a character and GENIUS!!! |