mattybumpkin
Responses from mattybumpkin
| Known tube upgrades for Jan Philips 5814-A??? The Jan Philips in my limited experience are horrible, glare,grain, thin and they roll off on both ends. There are many better.I just replaced them in my Unico with the new production JJ Tesla 12au7 (ECC82) (got them from Triode Electronics on the... | |
| Warm integrated ss amp around 650? I would check into the Audio Refinement Complete integrated.Regards, | |
| In need of assistance: integrated amp selection The CD upgrade is the RAM CD mod created by Response Audio/Dan Wright. Tube output stage with 0 feedback, no op-amps, Jena labs wiring. Uses 2 Tungsol 5687's. It really is a beautiful job.Regards, | |
| In need of assistance: integrated amp selection Gunbei,I think you are doing well enough with the Blue Circle gear. I am getting a Unico tomorrow to compare to the Creek, should be interesting. Add to the mix a CD25 just modded by Dan Wright (got it last week) and i'm ready to have some fun.Reg... | |
| In need of assistance: integrated amp selection I can recommend the Creek 5350SE (used) paired with a Music Hall CD25 (new/used) for under $1500.Regards, | |
| Power cord craze What should I get for $100 What do you want the PC to Audibly do? Warmth, bass, etc. | |
| Wanna know how noisy your AC is ? Sean, I am interested as well. I am right next door (4-5 miles) to Tim the "Tireguy" so we could kill two birds with one stone.Regards, | |
| Where do tubes come from? I see that not only are there audiophiles at this forum, it is populated by comedians as well.I can't get no respect!!! | |
| is creek5350se best integrated for 1000-1200 bucks Zed,You are going to get so many "other" suggestions that it is going to make your head spin.The point being, there are many very good integrateds out there for around 1k-1.5k, including the Creek. I currently have the 5350SE (see my system) and y... | |
| Deepest Bass in the Known Universe... Is it James Earl Jones? | |
| Impedance Readings Thank you for your lengthy response. I understand the "basic" idea, or concept as to why match components. But you are right, other than that I am "Clueless" :>).I have to start somewhere so I appreciate the links very much.Regards, | |
| JPS Lab Superconductor+ speaker cable break-in? Sheffb,I have read the same, quite a rollercoaster for awhile. I have owned the SC2 IC's and they were excellent. Definitely give them more time. | |
| Power Cord Reco for a Tube Int. Amp & CD Player? Jsujo,I do not even know where to begin with your response. Yes, having dedicated lines would be a good investment but to say that better power cords will just transmit power problems "better" is just wrong. There are many threads in A'gon that ta... | |
| best integrated tube amp for under 1000 new /used Kevin at Upscale Audio has them. I have been talking to him about them. He says the price is going up with the next shipment he gets, to $1595 and $1695. They are $1495 and $1595 (phono)right now.Regards, | |
| ideas on all the mods offered on jolida amps Elevick,Do you think that's true about re-sale? I would think, and can see in the classifieds, that if someone reputable does the mod, RAM, Underwood, etc. that the ability to sell wouldn't be hindered. I think that self-modding anything as well a... |