lowrider57
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| Anyone try modern 6sn7 Shuguang WE type vs NOS RCA,Ken Rad I’m not good with audiophile words but the Shuguang is clean, transparent, fast, kind of like the focus has been adjusted correctly on a lens. I think it’s very well balanced, neutral with nice air nice bass. Very musical tube while still being t... | |
| Rogue ST-100 Tube Rolling I've owned two EL-34 amps. It was hard to find new production tubes that wowed me. The GL KT77s were recommended to me and they were so much more lively than EL34s. They had smooth extended highs with great dynamics, and clear open sonics. They're... | |
| Anyone try modern 6sn7 Shuguang WE type vs NOS RCA,Ken Rad @tooblue would you say the WE6SN7 Plus has similar qualities to Sylvania? I think I have every 6SN7 Sylvania except the elusive 6SN7W. And Viva Tubes carries the WE Plus? | |
| Anyone try modern 6sn7 Shuguang WE type vs NOS RCA,Ken Rad @paulcreed the RCA grey glass is a very nice tube. It does exhibit a relaxed feel with warmth and good detail. What I look for these days is a more lively tube, neutral, focused, with a large soundstage. I listen to classical (all types). Would y... | |
| Blue Circle Gear? Contact Walt Stagner, TLP Audio for all things Blue Circle. https://www.tlp-audio.com/gilbertyeungdesigns.php There is an authorised service shop for Blue Circle. | |
| A review of Dynaudio C2 vs KEF Blade 2 Your post states that you've been in the hobby for 2 years. It must be a typo, should it say 20 years? LOL, seriously I'm very impressed with the amount of knowledge you've acquired. I enjoyed reading your review. Will you be using the subwoofer ... | |
| Anyone try modern 6sn7 Shuguang WE type vs NOS RCA,Ken Rad Oh, I see there is a Shuguang Treasure CV181 as well. More WE’s... https://m.aliexpress.com/i/32985770711.html | |
| Anyone try modern 6sn7 Shuguang WE type vs NOS RCA,Ken Rad No specs listed, but these 6SN7WE are not the same as the Psvane CV181. https://www.hifi-amplifiers.com/en/shuguang-electronic-tube-valve-c-68/shuguang-we6sn7-plus-vacuum-tube-high-end-western-electric-best-matched-p-5281.html | |
| Anyone try modern 6sn7 Shuguang WE type vs NOS RCA,Ken Rad I hope you get some answers, I’ve been asking about Shuguang WE 6SN7s on different forums with no replies. I’m using Ken Rad VT-231s with Sylvania VT-231’s in my amp and the sonics are revealing, dynamic, and holographic. | |
| Beautiful Music That Reduce You To Tears @scott22 such a moving rendition. And an emotional video. The shots of June Carter Cash watching Johnny tears at my heart strings every time. | |
| Beautiful Music That Reduce You To Tears Eric Clapton - "Tears in Heaven" Bryan Ferry's version of "Jealous Guy" https://youtu.be/hRzGzRqNj58 | |
| Qobuz unusually slow? @ozzy62 if you have FIOS, they were having problems all night. I gave upon streaming. | |
| Vote for Your Top OP'er One Only Please ! What are the criteria? | |
| Best tubes for Audio Note Cobra Integrated Input tubes have the most effect on sonic signature, specifically the gain stage tube. I don't own a Cobra but have an AN preamp and DAC. Have also owned a few tube amps. | |
| If you have a CD Player, you need to do this periodically... I suspect it’s not magnetism but static electricity that builds up on discs. What magnetic material is on a disc? Ink used on the labels may contain metal particles. I believe static can build up on the clear polycarbonate plastic layer |