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| EL34 tubes- alternates to matched octet for Primaluna HP dialogue premium bluesy41- in what way are the KT150 better than the stock EL34? midrange warmth, imaging, detail, soundstage, bass? are they a "blow me away" change? and who's KT150s are you using?tooblue & lloydc- are the Shuguang 6CA7-Z 50 Year Treasure... | |
| EL34 tubes- alternates to matched octet for Primaluna HP dialogue premium There are several references to the PL integrated. I have the power amp version, running a separate preamp. I assume the comments apply to the power amp version as well as the integrated.to 1graber2- yes the 8136 mullards at 120 each. Might be ... | |
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| "Best" mini-monitor? OP here. Yes, I have not posted, but I am taking notes and trying to find local dealers that have the specific models in stock. So I continue to appreciate the comments. I have also played around with some room acoustics and demoed a couple pre... | |
| Filling speaker stands: sand, lead, steel, rice. Full, half, etc? Noromance- tell me about brass cones. Who makes them, etc? When I think of cones, I think of pointy ends. Sticking into the wood of the speaker? Educate me..... | |
| Filling speaker stands: sand, lead, steel, rice. Full, half, etc? mes- you are the first person to mention kitty litter. What is your set up? And full or half or? Any thoughts on why? KL would be less dense than sand, lead, or any of the other candidates. (Although if it were used, the density would be increas... | |
| Filling speaker stands: sand, lead, steel, rice. Full, half, etc? On the sand being dry- I wonder if an arts and craft store like Michaels or similar would have a dry sand. I could see that if wet, sand could grow things and smell.I appreciate the comments about lead safety, but am not worried. As a metallurg... | |
| For tube sound, which is more important: preamp or power amp? As the OP, I have thoroughly enjoyed everyone’s comments. As I expected as I threw the question out there, quite a bit of the discussion is philosophical, and the views are quite different. And you cannot avoid some of the very practical issues ... | |
| Room Acoustics - Best way to cover a glass door? Folkfreak- thanks for the link to the previous discussion. I missed that when I searched. I have read it and I think that it gives me the info I need to move forward. The one thing from the previous discussion that has me curious is the marigo a... | |
| Has anyone compared K150 tubes and the stock EL34s in Primaluna integrated/amplifiers? I have I have the hp dialogue premium power amp and was amazed at how dramatic the improvement was by using NOS mullards 12au7s in the v11& v12 positions. The soundstage was so much bigger and deeper into proac monitors, which have a great so... | |
| Primaluna dialogue premium HP tube rolling suggestions to reduce brightness I just ordered the British mullard 12au7/cv4003 from upscale, a matched pair for the v11-12 positions. I thank you for all of your comments, and I'll let you know how things turn out after a have had some time for serious listening. I am am goin... | |
| Primaluna dialogue premium HP tube rolling suggestions to reduce brightness Aolmrd1241- I hear you. Thinking changing tubes are an easy and inexpensive first step, with a limited number of possibilities. I have not ruled out the naim as something to think about next. | |
| Primaluna dialogue premium HP tube rolling suggestions to reduce brightness Upscale audio offers a cryogenic treatment. Any comments on how it will affect sound? | |
| Primaluna dialogue premium HP tube rolling suggestions to reduce brightness avanti1960-Dark, as opposed to bright, or dark as in heavy and not light and airy? Who/where is the source for the JJs? | |
| Primaluna dialogue premium HP tube rolling suggestions to reduce brightness aniwolfe- I prefer the ultralinear mode, too, primarily because the soundstage is much bigger, which is why mini-monitors and EL34s have been at the heart of my systems for decades. What else is in your system, if I may ask? |