oddiofyl

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Toilet Paper to Vacuum Tubes
I spent $750 on glass in the last couple of weeks.....   no way my gear will be boat anchors in my lifetime....     fortunately I paid pre embargo prices.   I bought a replacement set of tubes for my headphone amp, 2 sets for my mono amps, 2 sets ... 
Warning for Revel lovers
SAMSUNG  (The Harmon Group) eats up great companies , then shits them out.   Their only objective with buying Harmon Group was to integrate audio and technology and be the driving force in car OEM systems.     
Favorite Preamps without phono section
My Zesto Leto just came back from Zesto and after having the ESP upgrade it's even better than when it was built .   This pre is "next level" in my opinion , it sounds incredible.  Unlikely I will ever part with ....it's arguably the best compone... 
Warning for Revel lovers
I tried to get a replacement grill for one of my Revel m106 under warranty.   It was a pretty bad experience and it was just a grill.   They actually told me they  had to wait until new stock arrived so they could take one off of a new speaker ...... 
Bookshelf speakers with a tube amp?
I did a little experiment a few years ago....I set up a pair of Klipsch KG 1.5 in my main set up.   40 watts of Quicksilver EL34 goodness and they sounded great.   This bolstered my believe that even modest speakers sound better, maybe too good to... 
Looking for a tube phono pre
I bought a used Zesto Line Stage preamp and it is absolutely the best gear I have ever owned.   They specialize in phono preamps, check them out.   I sent my unit in for some upgrades and their service is the best.  1st class all the way.   When t... 
C49- or c8 preamp
I have briefly used both the C49 which is no slouch and the 252 integrated amp.  I really liked the 252 form factor ..... its retro and modern at the same time  if that makes sense.   I thought the 252 was great , I would imagine the c8 would be v... 
Headphone amp?
I also have the Quicksilver Headphone amp.   It is awesome, built like every other piece of Quicksilver gear....like a tank.  It is high quality and sounds great with any impedance phone.   Its killer for the $$$    I had mine built with a chrome ... 
Flagship product to build around
I guess my point is many a speaker has been sold because it was under served by mediocre electronics. Yes speakers are important but the speakers I really want won’t fit my current space, so I have their little brother. They respond well to change... 
Flagship product to build around
I agree with others that the preamp is the most important component.   I should say “amplification “ is the most important thing to build around.   Take two identical pairs of good speakers.   Power one pair with top notch electronics,  power the ... 
Zesto Audio Customer Service.
They are first class all the way !!!   Turnaround was quick considering I asked for the power supply upgrade after learning how reasonable my repair was.   It would have been silly to have it return cross country without upgrading it.   It’s built... 
What do the different tube amp types mean?
Enjoy !!!   I love my Forte IV ,  that’s after a year of ownership ….    I upgraded my preamp and will soon have a 300b amp to pair with them.  They responds well to good electronics.  I tried mine with my brothers Aragon amp and it just wasn’t th... 
Any tubes currently manufactured in the US, Japan or Germany?
I've got a pair of Western Electric 300b going in my Toolshed amp that's being built right now.       
VTL repair
like others have said, be glad you aren't dealing with them directly   
VTL repair
Luke and Bea are probably the most horrible people in all of audio.....   they really suck.   You will not find a more arrogant couple than them in this biz.....