rodman99999
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| what do I change or upgrade? Bob- After you ungrade the Lector's tubes, make the next step good isolation. For all their innate non-resonant construction, the Lectors respond really well to further isolation. On what do you have the unit resting presently? | |
| Random pop sounds in my system are scaring me Good to hear you solved the problem!! Happy listening! =8^) | |
| Question has been asked before but need more info Because the signal from your tubed pre-amp has to travel through quite a few solid state devices in your SS amp, on it's way to your speakers. A typical tubed amp has far less components in it's circuit topography, from input to output, for the si... | |
| what do I change or upgrade? What tubes are you presently using in your Lector? A quality matched pair of NOS tubes(ie: Telefunken or Siemens ECC801S, Valvo 6201) will make a MAJOR difference in your presentation. Those mentioned will provide exactly the flavor you are seekin... | |
| Can excellent tubes transcend modest amps? My first comment was that the better and more resolving the system, the more the qualities of NOS tubes would be appreciated. NO- They WON'T transform junk, and I fully agree that a well built power supply, quality caps, etc. ARE an absolute must ... | |
| Can excellent tubes transcend modest amps? Actually- The better and more resolving the equipment and system, the more you will be able to appreciate the difference NOS tubes make. I'm referring to some of the Holy Grails here(ie: Telefunken ECC801S, Siemens CCa, TungSol JAN CTL round plate... | |
| A balanced passive preamp? The Placette Passive Linestage(or just the remote volume control) are both available in a true balanced configuration. (http://www.placetteaudio.com/) | |
| Hickok 752 tube tester.... Same as a 6DJ8/6922, but with double the filament current. Sorry I can't tell you how to do that on your Hickok. | |
| which tubes for which genre ? Matter of fact: A pair of VTL 300 Monoblocks would be a perfect match for your speakers(if you have the room). Whatever load they are wired for will receive their full rated output. Just be certain they are internally connected for a 4 ohm speaker... | |
| which tubes for which genre ? I have to agree that SET amps will not satisfy you playing rock music. There are some with higher power outputs that MAY work with an 86db speaker, but- most tube amps output less into 4 ohms than 8(the audience is a nominal 4 ohm load). You could... | |
| System tuning tips from Hi Fi Plus Psacanli- Did you find vocalists, instruments, etc. to sound much more focused after treating the CDs with Ultrabit(ie: more definition between kick and bass guitar or stand-up notes, etc.)? That seemed to be my biggest improvement. Further: I ren... | |
| Speaker cable upgrade Thought I'd mention: There are some excellent speaker cables and interconnects available in AudioGon's classified section(ie: http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?cablspkr&1229304369&/Kimber-Kable-KS-3033-8-feet-sp ), at substantially di... | |
| Speaker cable upgrade Don't forget to try Kimber's Monocle XL and Wireworld's Eclipse Series in your auditions. Either one will present a very balanced(with regards to frequency), open and uncolored signal to your speakers. CRITICAL: Be certain they(or any others you t... | |
| Poll - Active vs. Passive preamp If your source has enough potential voltage output to drive your amp to it's max wattage: You will lose nothing but coloration. If that's the case: You need nothing but attenuation. That's providing we are discussing a very transparent passive, li... | |
| recapping crossovers....do or don't? If you do compare the speaker systems as soon as you complete the upgrade: Prepare to be disappointed. That is unless you "burn-in" the caps on a rack before installation. |