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| Will SS mess with my tubes?? Irichal, Lets assume that you have a modest TT set up with a MM stylus. If that is so then a modest SS phono pre-amp is an excellent idea. They are simple and usually quiet. And you stand a reasonable chance of improving the phono stage you have o... | |
| Another room treatment convert Fishboat, I was trying in my last paragraph to address Acoustat6's comment that "all surfaces need treatment". I thought that was an over the top statement. FWIW, I'll try to explain the basis for my last paragraph. I'm sure you are aware that so... | |
| Tubes and forced air cooling ... McFarland (and Horseface), There is no harm in placing a small fan behind a tube amp and draw air accross the entire amp. I think the no-no is putting a fan in front of the tubes themselves and forcing air on the tubes.Tube amps need no fan assist... | |
| Suggestion for preamp - Spendor's & Cary Kt88, Interesting comments. Did I somewhere say that you were wrong re your comments about 6922 based tube amps in general? I don't think so! I have had an ARC (an SP10 and its partnered D115) for many years that uses 6922's/6dj8's. This has creat... | |
| Acrylic Dust Covers - Do they change the sound Yes. All dust covers will affect the sound of a TT in the manner that they receive and transmit airborne vibrations. Left open is probably, and agruably, the worse case scenerio, but i dont think closed is much if any better and closed you have a ... | |
| Will SS mess with my tubes?? Neither. It will just change change it. Different phono stages will sound different for many reasons. Ultimately it will still pass thru the same line stage section of your reciever. Whether your reciever's line stage and your phono pre-amp mate w... | |
| Suggestion for preamp - Spendor's & Cary I'm not a SS guy so I'll pass on recomendations of SS pre-amps. I would though if looking for one myself, look at vintage Threshold pre-amps like the FET10Hi. I have emmense respect for product from the original Threshold company run by Nelson Pas... | |
| Another room treatment convert Acoustat, You're right of course! But, then again I found that killing first side reflections with 7ft bookcases filled with stuff worked just fine, as do wall hanging tapestries, or acoustic foam. I've also found that plants in front of glass win... | |
| best classical LP labels If you want good sound, excellent surfaces, and a good base of artists to draw from, don't overlook the LP's from Phillips. They may not be audiophile 'demo' records but the sound is well balanced, never bright or thin, and have used good recordin... | |
| best classical LP labels If you want good sound, excellent surfaces, and a good base of artists to draw from, don't overlook the LP's from Phillips. They may not be audiophile 'demo' records but the sound is well balanced, never bright or thin, and have used good recordin... | |
| If I don't want to lift the ceiling.... Just read a review of a Bel Canto Reference 1000 on 6moons. Both the Underwood mod as well as the original. The reviewer 'bought' the original. Review sounds intelligent but I've found contrary user comments on tone in other forums. Its a small an... | |
| Another room treatment convert Great advise and I agree completely! Taking this one step further...Some of us have gotten great results using non-descript, domestically approved, household furnishings. No need to buy expensive treatments if you have some control over domestic f... | |
| Buying HiFi at credit, anyone? Beheme, "Paying cash is one of the most certain way to building no asset and eventually going broke". ROTFLMAO! But, then again, who might I be but just a symplistic newbie. I shouldn't expect other more sophisticated folks, like you, to decode wh... | |
| Can tube amps give true high end bass? "How can a 40wt tube amp give better bass than Krell 450 mono's"Perhaps its how you define 'bass', perhaps its a personal preference for a 'fuller' sound as opposed to a 'tighter' sound. Perhaps its just plain electrical synergy with your speakers... | |
| Suggestion for preamp - Spendor's & Cary You think you haven't realized the capabilities of the Spendor's. In exactly what regard?If you are happy with the detail and soundstage you now have then what else exists other the power? Do you listen at high volume?FWIW Cary tube amps, if they ... |