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| Has anyone tried modifying a CX-7e? Nrenter, the quote from Charles came from a thread I posted at Audio Asylum regarding differences between CX-7e and the C-5xe. As the manufacturer, Charles would probably (and understandably) not be inclined to endorse modifications. I was hoping ... | |
| Why Can't Tubes Be Mass-Produced Cheaply? I just worked with one dealer who will not sell anything other than new Electro Harmonix tubes for use in a few preamps that are "demanding" of 6922 tubes placed in critical positions where low noise and reliability are important, along with at le... | |
| Joule Electra LA150 MkII or Lamm LL2 Deluxe? To Pubul57, I believe that the plate direct output is the default setting, and according to Jud it is the most direct and best sounding. However, the output impedance from the plate direct is 1,200 ohms, which could be too high for amps with low i... | |
| Joule Electra LA150 MkII or Lamm LL2 Deluxe? Hi Jamnesta, I have had the LA150 MkII up and running for about 5 days now. The only thing I can think of is the preamp simply needed a bit of warm-up to sound its best. The bass is killer, just as described by HP in TAS. I am running from the pla... | |
| Jeff Healey Rest In Peace Aw shit. A terrible disease. My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. I saw him play once, but can't remember who with, I do remember it was a great show. I really enjoy his music. | |
| Used SS preamp between $1000-$2000 to work with Ay The 3X has a higher quality attenuator, which is so expensive they had to discontinue the unit, and plus you get a separate power supply. The K5XE is newer technology. I was not overly impressed with the K5XE when I owned one, although it was ok f... | |
| Bluenote Reliability Have to disagree about the Italian stuff, at least from my experience. I have owned three Lector CDP 7TL's and the Zoe, and all have operated flawlessly. I also owned the Stibbert and, regardless of what HP says, I like my CDP 7TL MkIII better, an... | |
| Joule Electra LA150 MkII or Lamm LL2 Deluxe? To update this thread, I have purchased the Joule Electra LA150 MkII and I am currently giving that a run in my system. My unit is an upgraded MkI, and Jud Barber says there is no difference between that and an original MkII. My first impression i... | |
| Designer Hall of Fame Ralph Karsten of Atma-Sphere for his excellent OTL designs and continued research and improvement of those designs. | |
| Joule Electra LA150 MkII or Lamm LL2 Deluxe? Good one Grant. | |
| Joule Electra LA150 MkII or Lamm LL2 Deluxe? A little further poking around led me to the Welborne Labs site, who offer a remote controlled shunt volume control, and they say,"Extensive listening tests here at the Labs has convinced us that the 'material composition' of the shunt resistance ... | |
| Joule Electra LA150 MkII or Lamm LL2 Deluxe? Thanks Rsrex, if I remember from building some voltage dividers a year or so ago, the shunt implementation sends the signal through a single resistor with variable resistance to ground resulting in variable attenuation. Sure enough, I looked it up... | |
| Joule Electra LA150 MkII or Lamm LL2 Deluxe? Thanks again everyone, it seems I have zeroed in on two excellent preamps in the middle-upper price range, each with loyal followers. After owning a fully decked out Atma-Sphere MP3 and the Vibe/Pulse, I must say I am partial to stepped attenuator... | |
| Advice needed building a system over time??? I would consider that you have a relatively large room with stand mounted speakers, so I would configure my system and listening area for near-field listening, where room treatment will not be as big a factor. I would then ditch the 5 CD changer f... | |
| Joule Electra LA150 MkII or Lamm LL2 Deluxe? Thanks Pubul57. I appreciate the comments. I plan to stay with the Cary monos so I will be running SS amps with whatever preamp I end up with. After owning two preamps without remotes, the Atma-Sphere MP3 then the Tom Evans Vibe/Pulse, I have foun... |