mesch
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| Tube Amp lower power vs higher power and cruising volume You seem to be happy with the power you have. The higher power amp may not sound any better. I think the money might be better spent elsewhere. 4 extra tubes adds to upkeep costs as well. | |
| DAC upgrade, new or used, $1000 I would add the Black Ice (Jolida) tube DAc to jjss49's list. | |
| Tannoy Stirlings on the way! Yea, i am impressed in how the Sterlings deliver with 15wpc tube power. I have only played with the ultralinear mode for one evening, the triode mode not much more. I am going to keep it in triode mode for some time and then switch back. Possibly ... | |
| What speaker – under $10k – has the best timbre and tonal qualities? What is best for tone and timbre is so dependent on ones hearing that I believe it impossible to generalize across the population, and i feel that none of us knows this for themselves. We only know what we like from what we have experienced. | |
| Control volume with DAC or Preamp? Ok, There are circumstances where a passive may be best and ones where an active will work best. This based on objective as well as subjective reasons. | |
| Experiment question about sound treatment project I purchased Roxul Rockboard 60 2", 2'x4' sheets, and made my own panels. Likely can find that locally. | |
| Experiment question about sound treatment project Might want to check out ATS Acoustics. they sell factory made panels and supplies for DIY. You can send them pictures and have them put on to fabric for decorative panels. Vey helpful people. Have a nice website. | |
| Tannoy Stirlings on the way! Well, the LM211 has plenty of power for the Sterlings in my 12.5' x 14.5' x8.5' room. Used it in both ultralinear and triode mode. Thinking I like the triode mode better. Was listening to jazz. Not knowing the non linear aspect of the volume contr... | |
| Looking for a good system for my apartment. Any advise? Regarding cables: You will need a digital coax between CXC and DAC. I would go with 1.5 meter. You will need speaker cables. I would go with the Canare 4s11.I believe the Rega TT comes with cabeling from tonearm to phonostage. | |
| Ultralinear and Triode. What's the difference From the original posts, sans the heat, I gather:SETs = 1 triode/channel = low number of high quality watts.Parallel SET = 2 triodes/channel = more power = some concession on quality?Pentode and tetrode (P/T) tubes can be wired as triodes, many fe... | |
| Ultralinear and Triode. What's the difference Audio-fanman, I am not the one to answer your question as a reason for reviving this thread, but thanks for doing so. Please forgive me for my intrusion.Regarding the LM211, I believe I like the triode mode better. The 15wpc seems to drive my Ste... | |
| 50 WPCish Integrated/Receiver for Apartment Hey smrex13, Yes the Music hall is a nice option at this price level. That said, a while back avery nice gentlemen and fellow AGer sold me a Yamaha A-s701 for a exceptionally fair price. Am totally happy with that amplifier driving my B&W685s ... | |
| What do you take when demoing new gear? I took my Macbook Pro with Pure Music playback and a 30 song playlist to demo speakers I was interested is. I used amplifiers supplied by the dealer that were close in power and character to what I use. | |
| Tubes make a digital service sing. I agree, Using a DAC with tube output stage into a tube preamp with SS amp. Now also playing with a EL34 tube integrated amplifier.I believe it would cost the entire price of my system to purchase a Vinyl front end to compete with my digital one. | |
| help me help my friend? I agree that he should keep his speakers. Once positioned with a system that serves, one can always find a speaker that mates with ones amplifier and room and makes for a better presentation. Use of subwoofer(s) can help. The Node seems to be a go... |