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Introducing Tubes?
Forgot to ask. Would the same issues arise if I were to JUST add a Tubed CD Player?thankpaul 
Introducing Tubes?
Wow! I never realized how difficult it would be to add tubes with a KRELL amp. I'm no engineer, and, I don't pretend to be into the "technical" side of the audio world. So I'll try to explain. It seems that tube Preamps create DC. I've been told t... 
Good tube preamp w/ HT bypass
Hey kincadeHow did you make out with your quest for tube integration into your HT? I'm starting down the EXACT same road you've already traveled. I've been told that the use of tube preamps can possibly cause dammage to a SS amp. Did you run into ... 
Introducing Tubes?
What do you guys think of the Audio Research LS 16 or the SP 16? What's the difference?thanks again 
Introducing Tubes?
Ok. - Bluebull Re: voltages and impedences. Do the numbers have to match? Or be in a certain 'range'?Mtbrider - Thanks for the recommendations!Jond - I do 99% of my 2 channel listening alone :-) So this is more for me. Tube sound is just a curiosi... 
best wife friendly monitor?
The Von Schweikert VR4 Jr's that I didn't sell, are very appealing to my wife. When set up properly - they sound excellent too! :-)pt 
Ultimate challenge biggest bang speaker
Hey there NewbeeHow many hours did it take before you felt that your Linbrooks were broken in? What excatly do you have up stream? I have a pair of the Linbrook Signature Systems in maple and i was just curious to get your thoughts.pt 
Schweikert VR4-Jr vs. Gallo Reference 3 with SA
Get the Jr's and enjoy them. Reasons why:1. Life is too short to wait around. You can be enjoying your music for months ahead of the Gallos2. They are a great speaker. Easy to place, sound good, very flexible, ie: Shot loading, wiring preferences ... 
Best under $2000.00 : Denon,Marantz,Onkyo,Pioneer?
Does anyone know how the sp1000 compares to the McCormack UDP-1 for redbook?pt 
Tyler Acoustics: Taylo Ref III vs. Linbrook Sig's
Hi TtowntonyHi have the Linbrook Sig. 1 piece system. They take quite a break in period. I'm at 150 hours, and i feel like they're still not done breaking in. They do have everything you want though. A HUGE sound stage with tight, clean bass. I wo... 
Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better?
Hey 711smilin, How do you combine your SS. HT, with 2Ch tubes? What does your switching? What pre-pro do you use? You have an interesting set up, I'm sure. Thankspt 
Budget cables - interconnects and speaker cables?
Signal Cable IS that good. I suppose you can get better cables than Signal, but you'll need to spent ALOT more, probably 5 times as much, to hear any appreciable difference. You might also try Blue Jeans Cable. Just my 2 cents.pt 
Review: Hyperion HPS-938
Dracule 1 thanks so much for trying to keep the thread to speakers. Regarding your room "boom" :-) Have you tried the DIY tube traps? I had a standing wave in my room and i made 16 tubes and placed them symetrically around mt 13.5' x 18' room. the... 
Review: Hyperion HPS-938
Thanks Dracule1. Got it. :-) 
B&W 801 s 3 or????
JondAny suggestions on tube preamps, to use with a big SS (fpb400cx) amp?Steveaudio - trying to keep it under 5K.thankspaul