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| McCormack dna1 to Sony 1040 Not unless you have the jacks on the Sony that say 'pre out' . That would let you use the Sony as a pre amp. That signal could then be used in the conventional way with your power amp. I don't know the Sony STR-DN1040 so I can't be sure. | |
| Phono preamp question I feel compelled to repeat what the others have said get a legitimate phono stage and patch it through to a regular preamp. There are a ton of preamps to choose from you're pick you like and can afford. I will make a specific phono stage recomme... | |
| KT120 for Primaluna or Mystere? did you ever get an answer? I noted the input/driver tubes are different and that the transformers may be different as well, but not too sure on that one. The lesser offering drives EL34s the bigger amp can use a variety of power tubes which yo... | |
| Tube Preamp Recommendations? I am 100% with Atmashphere on this one. A 6SN7 pre amp can be very detailed it depends on what amp its going into, the quality of the pre and of course the 6SN7s themselves which come in many flavors. | |
| Can i disconnect the cavity bass driver from Kef 104/2? Beside room acoustics, another solution is the obvious one, maybe different gear? | |
| Tube Preamp Recommendations? Man what a tough crowd. The SP6B is too rolled off, is smeared and doesn’t image all that well. You must like some crispy sound. I would venture that it is not a function of the Pre, but rather the speakers being employed. The Arc sound and my SP6... | |
| Power cables and sharp dimensional imaging on a budget, Zu Audio and Furutech or Oyaide In my experience overall, power cords or cables, have a relatively minimal role in getting that 3D holographic soundstage you are hoping to achieve. There is no harm in getting good PCs, but you might want to direct your interest and money on/t... | |
| What are the more subtle sounding tube preamps? With the Cary suggestion you'll get rollable sound depending oh the 6 x6sn7s you chose. The circuit will not defeat your efforts like an ARC will. Atmasphere is also making a simple 6SN7 pre, He would work with you on sound. | |
| Tube Amp Pricing This question comes up periodically. The answer in good part lies in the aesthetics. The faceplate is often the most expensive element. Then the rest such as the capacitors as mentioned, some use large banks of them, then volume ladders and oth... | |
| What are the more subtle sounding tube preamps? CJ is lush and rich or warm if you prefer . I think that is clear, but I disagree about ARC. My early ARC SP6B is not warm at all, not sure we are talking the same language but it was modded when I got it. If you want a tube pre that leans towar... | |
| WHAT HAS WORKED FOR YOU? ISOLATION PLATFORMS, FOOTERS, ETC. for a DAC? I can also vouch for Eden Sound. Those are the heavy brass footers I use. He is a pleasure to work with and accommodated my wants etc. in effect they were custom made. | |
| KLIPSCH TWEETERS, WHICH STOCK TWEETERS ARE THE BEST The OEM tweeters are expensive, and more expensive in recent years. I think it is the K77 as mentioned above. I went to Klipsch themselves for them and they tried to discourage me from buying them. Not sure if the same tweeter was used thru out... | |
| Jena Labs cables simply amazing!! I like mine that's for sure. Not selling anytime soon. | |
| Looking for vintage system suggestions (maranta, klipsch, etc...) I would look here for people with a history of multiple sales of restored electronics. Audio Classics in NY state near the McIntosh factory actually but not related sells Macs Marantz etc. Speakers can be more widely sourced look here and place... | |
| VAC vs Conrad Johnson Amps? I don't know if tube amps are your best choice with Thiels, but since you've used them in that capacity, what can I say.It is apparent that you really want a VAC amp, like the way they sound, look and work with a variety of speakers etc. . So go... |