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| KT120 back to 6550 Thanks every one. This is actually pretty helpful.So for Saki and Twoleft it sounds like the tradeoff is maybe midrange definition versus extension at both ends? I think that's what I'm hearing.As a side note towards the end of Ref 110 production ... | |
| Compare PrimaLuna Dialouge with Audio Research VT-80 According to the ARC website the VT80 is auto-bias and can take different output tubes from the 6550 to the KT150. Even has output tubes have fuses. Not many roll options for the 6H30 though.Looks like they are trying to make their tube amps much ... | |
| altec Model 19’s and ss integrated Congrats on the 19s. I have a pair that I'm currently driving with a VTA ST70. I know you're looking for a SS integrated and I totally get it. I'm just suggesting quality over quantity. You have the freedom to get any size amp you like.The last SS... | |
| Which preamp for a pass labs? Actually at this level these components are balance from input to output. There is no balanced to single conversion going on. Both the LS25 and the Pass X amps are meant to be run balanced but will work with a single ended connection. But that's r... | |
| Tube Amp Questions I have a VT100 which is similar in size to the VS110 as far as output tube complement (8 6550 output tubes). They do generate a lot of heat and need some open space for cooling. If you're going to run it 8 hours a day you'll notice it on your bill... | |
| Which preamp for a pass labs? I ran an LS25 MK1 into an X350 and thought they went together really well. I now use a Ref2 with the X350 and again a good combo. It's like McGrogan said, they complement each other very well.The LS25 is now running an ARC VT100 and the sound is m... | |
| Preamp tubes ran their life? If they're starting to get noisy they're probably about done. Kind of a rushing slurry sound. By the time they make static they're getting close to failure I think.Upscale I think still has British surplus Mullards. I bought two sets of the 12AT7s... | |
| Audio Research Reference 5SE modifications/bypassing output caps I know the older Ref and LS preamps that used the WonderCaps had multiple value bypass caps stacked on the output coupling cap.My guess is that they judged whatever they are using now wouldn't benefit from it. |