orpheus10
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| How important is it for you to attain a holographic image? Newbee, "All" of the tubes I mentioned were Telefunken; they were NOS and brand new tubes, that had identical numbers.There is a thread here where knowledgeable people discussed this very same thing extensively; comparing NOS tubes, to identical b... | |
| How important is it for you to attain a holographic image? The NOS lasted longer than any tubes I ever had, so there is something to be said for quality control.How long these new tubes last remains to be seen. | |
| How important is it for you to attain a holographic image? Piano, Brent Jessee's 6922's are $300. All these Telefunken tubes have the same exact numbers, including the new ones. His 12AU7's are also $300.Nobody is cheating anybody, it all makes sense; NOS tubes cost more, even when the new and the old w... | |
| How important is it for you to attain a holographic image? Piano, I went to Uncle Kevin at "Upscale" audio, whose price was $349.00 https://www.upscaleaudio.com/products/telefunken-e88cc-6922I need both 6922 and 12AU7; now I think I'm going to buy 12AU7. Will go to Brent Jessee and get back to you. | |
| How important is it for you to attain a holographic image? Piano, they have new tubes that are identical to the NOS Telefunkens. Of course the new tubes are much cheaper. I bought two of the new tubes, and one was bad. When I told them about it, they had another tube on the way before I got off the pho... | |
| Thinking about upgrading, but wondering about diminishing returns Going to a really good brick and mortar store might be even better than going to a show because you can swap equipment in and out; that way you can hear what each piece is adding, not adding, or even detracting from the whole. There is so much yo... | |
| Thinking about upgrading, but wondering about diminishing returns Dedicated circuits, absolutely; they definitely add solidity to power amps. One for power amp, and one for everything else is more than sufficient. | |
| How important is it for you to attain a holographic image? Piano, it's interesting that you should mention Telefunken. Recently, I replaced some 6922's in a phono-pre with Telefunken, and they kicked it up a big notch.I had been using NOS Mullards on the CJ, and I was satisfied, but I might be more satis... | |
| How important is it for you to attain a holographic image? Manitas music has "soul" that you can feel, and that does it for me. | |
| How important is it for you to attain a holographic image? That guitar of Manitas looks like it has seen some tough times; maybe that's what makes the best Flamenco? | |
| How important is it for you to attain a holographic image? Boy am I lucky; this is one of the rare times that I have been on a thread with guys that I feel can give good advice.Two 12AU7's are going bad on my CJ in the bedroom, and I'm hoping someone can give me some recommendations. | |
| How important is it for you to attain a holographic image? Fusian, I don't think anyone here would disagree with your post.While we appreciate top notch equipment, and strive to make everything as good as we possibly can; there is nothing more important than the music. | |
| Jazz for aficionados Thanks for Denise King; since she's not a fox, that means she can really sing, I'm going to investigate further.Karrin Allyson is an old favorite.Karrin Allyson's ex-husband was a DJ who used to cry the blues because he was an EX. | |
| How important is it for you to attain a holographic image? Oregon, I saw this on "youtube" and I thought I would post it. I always buy records new, hate any kind of scratches; I will find his music on amazon; thank you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2NUQm3CzuAI love Flamenco. | |
| How important is it for you to attain a holographic image? Yes Newbee, I am always interested in test records that will help me optimize my system; the record would be preferred. |