orthomead

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Would you buy a tube amp if you were unable to use vintage tubes in it ?
Like @chenry, I have several matched quartets of NOS RCA and Sylvania 6SN7 tubes that really complete my desired sound-and each brand has its own flavor.    
Would you buy a tube amp if you were unable to use vintage tubes in it ?
@mapman I think you're missing the point.  I believe that all the amps referenced sound great right from the start and don't rely on old tubes to sound good.  Tube rolling allows for adjusting the "house sound" to one's taste.  These aren't genera... 
Record Cleaning Using Vacuum Machine for Cleaning and Ultrasonic for Final Rinse
@antinn Of course you are correct.  I guess I was thinking primarily of the rinse.  Of interest, there was a thread on the internet about 10 years ago where the author (I cannot remember his name) did a fairly detailed side by side comparison of r... 
Durable record vacuum cleaner recommendation?
I've had a VP! 16 for over a decade.  It's built like a tank and only slightly quieter.  I wear hearing protection while using it.  I've cleaned thousands of albums on it.  Zero problems.  Never had cracking of the delrin tubes.  I also take my re... 
Record Cleaning Using Vacuum Machine for Cleaning and Ultrasonic for Final Rinse
@billstevenson Adding a small amount of lab grade ethyl alcohol to your final rinse will improve the groove wetting by lowering the surface tension and will improve the effectiveness of your final rinse, audibly so to my ears.  
I find myself "tuning out" anymore.....is the magic fading?
The thrill of the hunt can be a powerful thing and when it's gone things can seem empty. Since I've put the finishing touches on my system-which I think sounds great-I don't feel the need to find the next best thing.  I think, as others have said,... 
Subs?
For sure not one sub.  It may make your system sound worse-it did for me. Two subs at a minimum, 4 being best.  As has been previously mentioned-the biggest effect of adding subs is how it cleans up the sonic clutter in your room. The second effec... 
What were your top musical discoveries of 2024?
I first heard this album a few weeks ago and had to have it.  It's an older album, originally released in 1989 by The Tragically Hip-a Canadian band.  The album is titled "Up to Here".  My version is a remaster by Music on Vinyl.  For fans of 70's... 
Is anyone here still into live concerts these days?
I still go to live shows, but am doing less so because most of my favorite bands are a fragment of the original group.  I did catch U2 and The Eagles at the sphere.  What amazing shows and the most incredible venue ever.  165,000 (that's correct) ... 
Subwoofers - Final Thoughts with Martin Logan ESL 13A
FYI, my subs are set at 70hz.  Perhaps start at one end and move to the other to find what suits your ears best.  
System assessment...
I would try acoustic room treatments first.  Even if you end up upgrading equipment, this will be helpful.  It's probably the most inexpensive route as well.  I found by adding absorption and diffraction in my rooms the sometimes shrill sounds I w... 
Subwoofers - Final Thoughts with Martin Logan ESL 13A
My first recommendation would be 2 subs at a minimum.  I've had the Swarm and it would likely work well with your room.  Acoustic studies (see @rauliruegas comment on my post-Subwoofers are a superlative room treatment) demonstrates that 4 subs ar... 
Subwoofers are a superlative room treatment
Thanks to all for the feedback! @petaluman The subs interface with an iphone app which is pretty easy to use. Each sub is independently calibrated to the listening position. The only DSP in my system is with the subs. @newton_john Sorry for the ... 
Subwoofers are a superlative room treatment
If your amps are currently taxed with your speakers, you may wish to high pass.  I have found that I'm going from 12 o'clock on the Pre amp to 2ish now.  This is about 92dB.  I asked Mike at Suncoast about that since nothing should affect the main... 
Subwoofers are a superlative room treatment
@elliottbnewcombjr Congratulations on the sweet ride!