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KT88 vs 6550 vs ? for warm midrange - using Cronos Mag lll
Okay - I'm looking at changing the 12ax7's - suggestions ?  will leave the power tubes alone for now .   I agree the way the Cronos is set up it's an uphill battle to try and get the EL34 sound   
I changed a Tube and…
I’m going to leave it be for a week or so  hoping they have lots of hours in them  it was like finding a treasure chest a bunch of NOS tubes .  Maybe a good thing that sockets are so tight , discourages user from excess swapping  lol      
I changed a Tube and…
Changed the GL out for a Telefiunken  yes it’s even better , midrange sweet , overall is smoother than GL. Seems like imaging is excellent    these tube sockets are pretty tight , little patience and wiggles needed  
I changed a Tube and…
Just a thought - The Gold Lions I have are 10 yrs old - I wonder if there is a quality difference to current production ? Seems like everything made today suffers from less quality control / cheaper materials  etc.  [ everything = TV's, Refrigera... 
I changed a Tube and…
helomech -Interesting take  appreciate the info .  I had the Gold Lions sitting new for years [ forgot i had  them ]  So it was an easy choice to use one of them .   I went digging deeper into my cabinets & found all kinds of  NOS tubes  . ... 
I changed a Tube and…
“What do you mean by that - too inexpensive? The new production tubes you are using currently retail for $60+ per tube. The tubes I mentioned are cheap as chips and they may further rock your world of tube rolling.” I’ll revisit the site , last... 
I changed a Tube and…
I’ll be trying other tubes for sure.  always looking for larger soundstage , and warm midrange these Gold Lions are a big step up from the JJs but I can hear that they are a little brighter   
I changed a Tube and…
I have the original kt120 tubes -   I do have a bunch of tube 12au7 & ax7's  bought a few years back thinking i'd change / roll - never got to it . found the Gold Lions in a Box with some Mullard EL34'S [ For Dynaco ST70]  and figured i'd t... 
I changed a Tube and…
I've seen plenty of threads & videos about tube rolling and guess I was a bit skeptical about actual results .  Guess I have seen the truth , pretty amazing results .  There is a downside to this , how much will I be wondering about ' maybe ... 
Help me build up a jazz album collection. Can you suggest a must have album?
Surprised that Gerry Mulligan is not mentioned [ may have missed it ] The Gerry Mulligan Quartet - " What is there to say" Columbia cl1307  you can find an original 6 eye -    another Mulligan stands out  " Two of a Mind " [ Paul Desmond &... 
Dynaudio Special 40's vs Wharfedale Super Lintons
Picked up Special 40’s . Too good a deal to pass up . like new , local deal very easy.       Honestly after using for an hour or so they seem to be Exactly what I was looking for  sound Larger than they should , wonderful mid bass , really adds... 
Dynaudio Special 40's vs Wharfedale Super Lintons
The S40”s would be under $1800 Spendor Classic 3/1 look to be very nice fit but $$ even if used  Any love for Buchardt S400 Mkll ??  
Dynaudio Special 40's vs Wharfedale Super Lintons
I had spendor small standing S5e  nice but not the sound I was expecting   
Dynaudio Special 40's vs Wharfedale Super Lintons
Thanks for all the feedback   Joebi what Amp etc. were you using ?  
Dynaudio Special 40's vs Wharfedale Super Lintons
Question regarding the Contours 20  vs 20i  difference's ? what is gained with 20's  from the S40's ?