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| impedance matching amp/preamp Would some one kindly explain why an impedance for input to an amp should be so high. I think of as the resistance to the voltage from the preamp making it extremely hard to drive the amp. If the preamp has a output impedance of 20 times that woul... | |
| Klipsch LaScallas vs Klipsch Cornwalls? I Agree the Heresys make more sense for that room. I own LaScalas and Heresys both the first type. The secret to getting a satisying sound from any of them I found was to give the woofer power to spare so it will breathe and balance the overall to... | |
| better wood for a plinth Jatoba | |
| What is different between S.E.T/push through amp You will need to adjust your budget in all probability to buy decent Single Ended Triode amplifiers.Also I don't understand a push through amp. I have been tempted to do that to an amp or two but held myself back LOL. You should read about push pu... | |
| Information sought: GRANT 60GS integrated tube amp A quick search revealed that this amp was made by Grant of the Grant Lumley amplifiers. | |
| Oppo 83 SE Sound in Absolute Terms ? Can anyone comment on the OP's question in direct terms. I think he and the curious are looking for is - Does an Oppo sound as good as a DCS stack or an Esoteric model of your choice or Reimyo or Emm Labs etc.? | |
| Best Tubes results for McIntosh C2300 By no means are the tubes ending their useful lifespan.The 12AX7A is a 10,000 hr tube so rolling is purely optional. As for rolling options are you thinking Old Stock or current production? If you want to try a good current production tube you may... | |
| Opinions on Esoteric clocks ...... Search for Antelope Audio. They appear to be pro audio. | |
| classical label monitors Are you suggesting that the studio engineer expects the mix they settle on, to sound predictably different on playback, than what they hear initially? I gather the ATCs are not made for listening and are very analytical compared to a home stereo. ... | |
| Sonic Frontier power 2 6922 tube swapping SF is always a different animal that is a known tube eater.Often it is a matter of what will survive. The Amperex is a sweeter airy tube but the Siemens has great extension and a undistorted clear strong signal that make it a holy grail. | |
| Will a Mullard ECC34 Substitute Safely for a ECC32 Despite some vendor claims the DIY community has long considered the ECC34 as not being a sub for a 6SN7. My only personal experience with British CV1988s is very good in fact they are possibly the best in my gear. Don't confuse these with the BRI... | |
| 6922 6DJ8 or 12 AX7 tubes better for preamp? The gain required in a Phono pre is greater than what a 6SN7 can deliver. If you want to use all octal then I have been told and the shematic link above agrees that a 6SL7's higher mu will be needed. I am sure there are other more obscure octals t... | |
| small room... tube amp... summer I never understood this problem. If a room is hot enough to be uncomfortable I guess a tube amp could be a focus of your misery. I own 8 output tube amps in two systems running class A and if you a close they are very hot. It seems as though you n... | |
| tube damper help Brass and high temp rubber. You can find small ones at Brent Jesse "audiotubes.com". I have the something similar in a discontinued 6SN7GT size which are very effective. I don't know where you can get them now. | |
| Cary SLI-80 F1 & Special Edition or CJ Combo? CJ has a distinctly different sonic than Cary. Have you auditioned them? I would think that you would find the difference substantial enough to drive your decision. FWIW an integrated can be a very smart decision it spares you the expense of a pre... |