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| looking for interconnect under 200 dollars (http://www.audioreview.com/cat/cables/interconnect-cables/kimber-kable/hero/PRD_116466_5827crx.aspx) (http://www.soundstage.com/upton07.htm) (http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_5_1/kimberhero.html) (http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.p... | |
| Newbie Power Cord Question The PS Audio Xstream Plus SC is made of single crystal(continuous cast) copper, and won't break the bank at about $150.00 used. You have to be fast when you see one come up for sale though(they sell fast- there MUST be a reason). (http://www.psaud... | |
| The future of Tubes Low demand is a factor(so many now are willing to settle for the mediocre), but the desire/motivation to produce a quality product is another. Anything of quality is going to cost you through the nose nowdays, and few take the time or make the eff... | |
| Good Performance/ Value Oriented Balanced IC's Glenn makes an excellent point. The Silver Streak is a very transparent cable. What you heard was a brightness elsewhere in your system. Now you are hunting for an interconnect that will deaden your highs(act as a tone control). Find some used Aud... | |
| Recommendation for vacuum tube CD-player YEP- If you can find a Lector: Go for it! | |
| rolling output tubes Vett93: YES- Sometimes a manual will include a range, rather than one specific setting for your bias adjustment(ie: Cary SLM-100= 150 to 175 mA). The upper limits of that range will yield a more dynamic presentation, and sometimes sibilance or gla... | |
| STANDBY on tube amps - what's your practice It's very important to wait until your tubes' heaters warm up their cathodes, and create an electron cloud around them(in "standby") before applying plate voltage(B+, or operating voltage). Otherwise you'll wear out the tubes via "cathode strippin... | |
| Recommendation for vacuum tube CD-player Jwong- Ever tried a Kimber Illuminations Orchid(minimum 1m) between your transport and CAL DAC? If not: I'll bet it would have you listening to your whole CD collection again(over and over). | |
| Less noise during intense listening sessions. Turning the volume up to "realistic"(Radio Crap ruined that word for me) SPL levels is a great idea. Then again- 'Gorilla' makes some really strong duct tape that would solve the problem also! Timing would be of the essence if using that stategy t... | |
| Recommendation for vacuum tube CD-player I have to agree with Newbee on the CAL equipment. I owned a Delta/Sigma then Alpha before my VK-D5 and was very happy at the time. Telefunken ECC803S's Didn't hurt my enjoyment a bit(everything, included a transport, would still be within your bud... | |
| Recommendation for vacuum tube CD-player Find an older Balanced Audio Technology VK-D5(not the SE) and stuff it with six NOS Siemens CCa's(pre '68) or E188CC/7308's. You WON'T be gambling on chinese crapsmanship, and WILL be able to bathe in the sounds of accurate music reproduction. The... | |
| Which tubes to roll That's a good link(thanks)!! His observations on chinese business ethics(there's a stretch) and manufacturing, mirror mine. BTW: If you like transparency, nice freq. extension in both directions, and liquid mids- The Winged 'C' 6550C's(latest iter... | |
| Which tubes to roll The big difference between the tubes you mention is "power dissipation", or the maximum output that the tube is designed to produce at a certain plate voltage. ie: The average KT-88 will be designed to output about 35W, while the EL-34 is more bet... | |
| Which tubes to roll For whatever power tubes you decide on: Upscale Audio's quality and customer service are hard to beat. Check out Kevin's procedures and offerings: (http://www.upscaleaudio.com/view_category.asp?cat=85) Both power and driver tubes have a major impa... | |
| Power Conditioning experience... KUDOS on exploring, experimenting and experiencing one of the many realities that "can't work"/"make no sense"/"aren't scientific" in the realm of audio. I've had and appreciated(for the same reasons you mentioned) my Audio Magic Stealth XXX for a... |