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| Which NOS tubes on my ASL 1009 for more warmth? Glory I have both Isoclean and HiFi Tunning fuses.The Isoclean fuses are in my McIntosh amps (yes it made a difference.) The HiFi tuning fuses are in my Emm Labs CDP and preamp. I could not find the exact replacement fuse for my preamp 1.24 in Iso... | |
| Which NOS tubes on my ASL 1009 for more warmth? Mullard are very warm, low noise, and detail. Make sure you get a matched pair. What is your budget? The EL's are at least $100 per tube or while the 12type are $100 to $499 per matched per.Mullard ECC82/12AU7Mullard ECC82/12AU7/CV4003BLACK SABLE ... | |
| Stereophile claims about Magico Just curious after reading the article if anybody browsed previous loudspeaker articles about methods used in dampening or stiffing the MDF box? My short review found:nothing very innovative in cabinet dampening or stiffingextensively bracing of t... | |
| CD upgrade opinions? A consult from the http://www.theupgradecompany about your current player or with the attended Esoteric is worthwhile. | |
| Tube upgrade for Shanling A3000 If you had one or two fuses this would be a nice tweak but eight fuses is a bit costly at $30 each. | |
| Tube upgrade for Shanling A3000 Cool.You can take a step up in sonics depending on how you want your system voiced with different tubes.Enjoy and keep discovering. | |
| Best amp for Vandersteen Quattro? Audio Research VT110 or Ayre V-5xe. | |
| What sub to accompany 802D for 16X13 room? REL B2 is used in my HT system with Vienna Acoustic Haydens. More than enough bass. | |
| Amp / Preamp for Focal 1007 BE Speakers? I've auditioned the Focals with the MC275 and the bass was satisfying. I follow percussion very closely on a lot of my music so the drum kit and percussionist are important. But I do understand you want a bit more bass.Instead of looking at new pr... | |
| Mac 275 questions........ Rick,Glad to see you have the 12A7's updated. When you order the KT88's make sure you get a matched Quad for each MC275.I have a lot of changes (tubes, fuses, and CDP modification) added to my system this week. I will report on that later. | |
| Tube upgrade for Shanling A3000 Each tube manufacturers of the 6922, 6DJ8 or E88CC/ECC88 have different sonics (larger soundstage, low noise, warm sound,details, tighter bass.) You will have to determine what areas in your system you are trying to improve on.The http://www.tubes... | |
| Speaker cable upgrade from Analysis Plus Oval 12 AP Solo Crystal or DH Labs Q10. | |
| Analysis Plus big silver speaker cable versus Stereovox Michael,One thing I respect about Analysis Plus is I spoke to the president via phone and email to answer my questions to get my system voiced correctly. Great customer service as well from the technicans.I tried the AU24's and Sterovox and I woul... | |
| Analysis Plus big silver speaker cable versus Stereovox What are your speakers minimonitors or fullrange floorstanders?Depends how your system is voiced.I've listened to both...I choose Big Silver because I needed more punch in the bottom end with the great mid and high for my two-way. When the recordi... | |
| Opinions on the Mcintosh C500T? Great to here Mitch. Yes the noise factor is dead quite on my C500T as well. The dynamics are stunning even at low levels listening to Dave Weckl drum patterns late last night. I have to agree on the piano observation...sounds real with longer dec... |