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| Replace 12AU7 with 6SN7 ? You also have know what the filament voltage is as well as the current. The 12AU7 can run on either 12.6V or 6.3V. The 6SN7 is a 6.3V tube. If running off 12.6V in your amp the 6SN7 is not interchangeable.If the other way around, the 12AU7 can usu... | |
| The future of preamps I haven't read all the responses but so far, preamp seem to be holding their own. I for one will always use a preamp. A tube preamp. Regardless of the amplifier being used, I think a preamp will not only provide better sonics but also serve other ... | |
| Remote volume control = unacceptable compromise? As Albert mentioned, there are some high quality volume controls that are available with or without a motor attached.In our new Musica Bella products, we have been using the 48 step Khozmo attentuators and they too are available with our without r... | |
| Preamp with tone controls? I would also recommend Audio Classics. I am a few miles down the road from them (literally) and as mentioned, they are great people to work with. They are probably the largest Mac dealer in the world and deal with all corners of the globe. It woul... | |
| Emo dumps Carver, the Carver site is down. Wow, that was fast. My quess is now that they own the rights to the circuit designs? they will copy them and release them at a much lower price point after having them made in China.Who thinks this was a bait and switch plan all along? | |
| No more big power supplies for preamps Very impressive Ait. Anybody that goes to that kind of extreme, obviously enjoys the hobby. I like to keep custom, over the top builds to preamps. I have had a few customers that wanted very extreme preamps and if they can't afford something in th... | |
| No more big power supplies for preamps "...A "half full" chassis..."A half full power supply chassis can still mean a proper circuit. Maybe the designer didn't want the power supply in the same chassis as the main circuit and/or simply did not have enough room in a single chassis for b... | |
| No more big power supplies for preamps 2300VDC B+?!?! Certainly one of thos "keep one hand behind your back" situations when working with these. Impressive yet DEADLY. What kind of current are you dealing with.And I thought 1000VDC+ for 805/845 type tubes was crazy. | |
| No more big power supplies for preamps We certainly beleive in the quality of a power supply whether its an amp, preamp or anything else. This is not to say that you have to have a huge, separate power supply for good results. Size does not matter if the design is not up to par. Doesn'... | |
| Preamp Noise with High-Efficiency Speakers There may not be much difference in the circuitry between the SE and SEI but with the SE being mono blocs and the SEI being an integrated, my guess would be the SE monos would sound better as they don't share a power supply or chassis. The other a... | |
| Need help with a Tube PREAMP. MattI think you will be very happy with the ModWright 9.0. Especially with the tube power supply and OIMP caps. The ModWright gear always sounds good and with the upgrades you have in your unit, you will have a bit more of that tube sound. Enjoy. | |
| Has anyone tried an amp from Class D Audio? Hey SpencerI think you will find the 470's quite pleasing. I have a few of the smaller powered version of these same amps and have been running them for a couple years as they are the platform of our Hybrid power amps. Just spoke to Tom today abou... | |
| Preamps w/ polypropylene caps in power supply? Poly power supplies have many advantages with the biggest disadvantages being size and cost. However, when modifying a product's power supply over to all or even partial poly from lyrics is not as simple as replacing caps. Whenever you switch caps... | |
| Bob Carver LLC has been purchased by Emotiva Hey Mitch, Just wanted to throw in an off-topic comment. That is one heck of a room you have. Very nice system. | |
| Has anyone tried an amp from Class D Audio? I have built and auditioned many of the Class D Audio amplifiers. They are a very neutral amp. If you want a bit of warmth in the mix, a nice tube buffer makes a work of difference. A buffer also helps putting a Class D amp in the system in regard... |