mechans
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| Where do cables upgrades have the most impact? I put in some interconnects that's made my system a joy to listen to. I can't tell you which wire will do that to your system if any but good luck. | |
| Most well rounded LS3/5A-inspired speaker? You know the only true way to know is to listen for yourself. That said, the expensive little Harbeth's, are pretty darned mellow. | |
| Replace CJ with new equipment If you like what you're hearing, I would also say get it refurbed. Older CJs have a very specific sound that few others can reproduce. As long as you are doing it be thorough . | |
| Can this be good first tube amplifier? Man this turned out to be a Rohrshach (sp) test. Everybody coming at this from their own mindset on cheap and not so cheap amps, parts and all. In general agree that the transformers play a huge role. Also many modern tube amps do not aim to sou... | |
| Ayre K-5xe or Pass XP-10? For that kind of money you really need to audition. Find a show they are both at and go. Even better find dealers that understand it's an audition or go to the manufacturers for help. | |
| Speaker type for my Conrad-Johnson ET5/LP70S tube combo How much do you want to spend?? With the quality amplification you seem to prefer. I would also be inclined to get something with a brighter top end and firm bass. If you have always loved Maggies you might find the switch difficult. | |
| H.H. Scott 299-C Faceplate Needed You should search the big auction site. I see a lot of parts, including faceplates, for various well known older (vintage) gear like that. | |
| Noise from preamp Its a tube - AI are notorious for this a I recall | |
| Preamp for Luxman MQ-38u Does Luxman Still import tube gear to the US? I used to enjoy the rich full sound of their SS gear years a go when I owned a TOTL receiver. It's a matter of how you want to the sound to add up as it were.Asa general recommendation I prefer the s... | |
| Any good reasons to use transistor phono stage and line level preamp instead of tube ? For very low signal they are much easier to keep things quiet than using tube amplification. I am a big tube fan. I do use a tube line stage. Ralph Carsten has commented on this before | |
| Questions about my system. Certain brands of tube amps don't sound like typical Tube equipment and sound more SS like. If you want Tube sound use a tube output amplifier.There is nothing wrong, per se, from your set up except you thought you had a tube power amp. The confi... | |
| No one actually knows how to lculate what speaker cable they need The amount you use is determined by the Cardas triangle. The connectors will determine the AWG of the cable it can accommodate. | |
| Vintage receivers??? I guess I was wrong about the Marantz 240 if 'Kosst "is correct. I suppose that my reliance on units that still function and my inability to do my own repairs, has made me a cheerleader to those that want to or do.I wish I had a repairman (no ben... | |
| why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable Because its a tweak you can do on your own. Beyond that the price is up to the individual. | |
| EL 34 vs. KT 88 ---- What's the difference? I gotta get me some and my amps back and running, I have switched to an 845 SET for the moment |