lowtubes
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| Pure Class A SS vs Tube Amp I don’t think it really matters whether the amp is tubed or class A design. What really matters, is that you pick an amp that is designed well and will give you the sound you’re looking for. Some very well made amps will have a clean, detailed sou... | |
| Disappointing On Mcintosh......help I am really surprised a lot of times by the dumb remarks people make in reference to questions asked. If fact, people reply back many times with information that is not what the posted question is about. My answer to your question is very simple ... | |
| Does it make sense to use 6k$ Nos tube with 5K$ tube amplifier? Absolutely, I use interconnects that retail more than my CD player and I use speaker cables that cost more than my amp and speakers. So the answer to your question is yes. | |
| Will a subwoofer add depth and clarity to my system, or just bass? Sub will add depth, weight and fullness but not clarity. | |
| What is the best way to tame a slightly bright speaker? I feel the best bet to tame a slight bright issue would be to try smoother sounding cables. There are so many to choose from. You can try interconnects or speaker cables. For me, I find anti cables sound smoother and not as bright as many cables o... | |
| My first Tube Amplifier Don’t want to stray far from this topic but can I get opinions on the best power tubes people like and what is it about their sound quality that makes them sound good to you. I personally like EL34’s because of the way they present detail and res... | |
| My first Tube Amplifier Just to mention, I own the Threshold SA/3, very nice amp, very pure and musical. Never had a Marantz tube amp but I own an original Marantz 7 and the phonostage is awesome. Use it in one of my setups and I have a K&K phonostage in my other sys... | |
| My first Tube Amplifier My first tube amp was a Conrad Johnson MV55. It was a really nice sounding amp. Sold it and moved on to try a lot of different tube and Solid State +50-75 amps in the following 25yrs. My first SS amp was just before the MV55, it was a Forte Model ... | |
| Looking For 90% of the performane of the super expensive cables for much less money Hello Kjl1065, I have put together something that sounds great. I’ve compared it to MIT 770s and it is just as clear with great bass and is actually better in the treble. Mapleshade Golden Helix 2Anti cableRun these sidebyside and connect them tog... | |
| Getting into Tube Equipment Sometimes I can’t believe all the BS people write when someone ask for advice. The only valid conclusion I can come up with is that people mean well but lack experience. Thomas, of course you can build your dream system within your budget and even... | |
| Question for tube aficionados Hello Rvpiano, I had no intention on visiting this forum again but I’m on a email list that generates recent and past discussions and I browse the list for interesting topics. So to answer your latest question, I believe that the unit can play it’... | |
| Question for tube aficionados Just another note, if anyone knows more about 12au7, 12ax7,5751 tubes, it’s me. I’ve been rolling tubes for years and I have a huge stock of all the top vintage brands. I can’t believe how people comment on subjects they know nothing about. No won... | |
| Question for tube aficionados Hello, I’ve owned the PV-11 for over 20yrs now. It was my main preamp for 10yrs but I have moved onto a AR SP-11 Mk 2. I still have the PV-11 in my collection of preamps. The tubes that sounded the best to me in the PV-11’s linestage is the Ampere... | |
| The ups and downs of tube vs. SS... Anyone that says tubes is better or Solid State is better is full of baloney. I’ve own both though out the years and they both can sound great and horrible too. Every system will sound best with either a SS or Tube designed amp. So you just find w... | |
| Martin Logan speakers Just want to add something else, I have no idea what people are saying about a small sweet spot with the ML’s. I have a huge sweet spot with mine. I own several speakers and the only speaker that gives me a narrow window where I have to put my hea... |