petg60
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| If Audiophiles care about sound, then why so few threads on acoustics HI,Thank you @geoffkait, I can borrow a SPL meter to start with from one of the treated stores. Findings to follow. | |
| If Audiophiles care about sound, then why so few threads on acoustics Hi,This is the third time I am attempting to post.This is a different science thatneeds experimentation, basic to good knowledge and messing up a little.How many audiophiles are willing to spent time reading, practicing, listen to music and debat... | |
| Difference in sound between Siemens e88cc and e188cc? HI, Solid Disc getter had Siemens e88cc, E188CC after 1970 and valvo Hamburg e88cc and 6201 before.Prior 1960 Philips variants and Siemens had d getter ( or square getter).Dimple disc getter appeared end of 60's amperex ECC88, dario miniwatt e88cc... | |
| Black vs. Colored Vinyl HI,That was an issue in the past.All vinyl is made from PVC which has no colour. To make it black you add black carbon and to make it coloured a dye without the carbon. Here there is an issue as black carbon strengthens PVC further.Pictured clear ... | |
| Unreal prices Hi,Retro is turning into fashion these days and amplified through the net.At least there is still value in this hobby. You can ask whetever price you want for a good working sample of vintage gear for pleasing the eye and memories. | |
| Does this translate? Hi,39k translates to a class D design with a limited open soundstage (as compared to everything on hand), the broken (or not ready unit) and the reviewer’s habbit for promoting (with some kind of cliche). Funny as i posted here on Agon that integr... | |
| In the middle of a pandemic, Stereophile reviews ~ $30K equipment Hi,not strange now its the time for wealthy budgets to wake up. | |
| Tube Tester Hi,welcome to tubes.what do you want to measure?plate current, transconductance, noise, shorts, life of tubes, mu?Type of tubes you want to measure are very popular and a good vendor can give you all the tests if required and match them too with a... | |
| Difference in sound between Siemens e88cc and e188cc? HI, Mainly more energy in upper regions.Something else is the ECC88 having more energy on top, lighter bass, even some have better mids compared to their bigger cousins, but are more prone to noise have more hiss and you have to check they can wit... | |
| My record player sounds slightly high pitched Hi,higher pitch = higher speed.Try a strobe disk to see how far out.Belts with age tend to slower speeds so could be a drive issue.Does your tt have pitch control or is the speed knob working properly?I would care for a better tt. | |
| Are integrated amps technically better than separates? HI,Technically yes and no. Some of the advantages are shorter paths and same vibration across the unit.Market wants to sell seperates for profit and integrates for share. Value wise an integrated unit is hard to beat. Consider what is required as ... | |
| Difference in sound between Siemens e88cc and e188cc? HI,OK this difficult as there are many variants. In this family the E88cc is the more vivid one with a big soundstage and open transparent feeling sound. E188CC is more relaxed and easy going with better bass (exception Amperex Holland PQ 2 STAR 7... | |
| Difference in sound between Siemens e88cc and e188cc? E188CC is a better tube overall more dynamic better bass with a more vivid presentation. All the positive traits of e88cc with more effortless sound and quiter. Soundstage is wider.I dont find e88cc astringent or sterile if that is what you mean b... | |
| Difference in sound between Siemens e88cc and e188cc? HI,E188CC round getter sounds more like Amperex (USA).A Frames sound more like Cca with more speed and closer to Voskhod 6323P mid 70's. | |
| Mundorf Silver Caps Hi,i would prefer Clarity cap MR, CMR or Audyn caps for projects like this.Better matched and less coloured. MR's CMR's especially can stand the heat in tubed units. Better caps are a worthwile improvement as resistors in certain spots.Besides @no... |