rodman99999
Responses from rodman99999
| Altec Lansing A7's 50's model Here's a link to the system's PDF manual: (http://www.altecpro.com/pdfs/vintage/SpeakerAndMics/systems/A7-8G%20VOTT%20Speaker%20System%20Manual.pdf) and these guys do the authorized repairs: (www.greatplainsaudio.com) | |
| Altec Lansing A7's 50's model Altec still supplies parts(diaphragms/woofer re-coning kits) for the drivers to all their authorized repair/warranty stations. Waldom Electronics supplies re-coning shops everywhere, and parts that will make the woofer LOOK original, but it will l... | |
| 300b amps bettering the midrange of the Cary 300b Mr F: Regarding caps in the power supply(like that 1000uF): The more capacitance, the greater the dynamic range/headroom of the amp. If I were going to mod the power supply: I'd find Sanyo OS-CONs(http://www.diyparadise.com/oscon.html) of the same... | |
| 300b amps bettering the midrange of the Cary 300b The output transformer's low turns ratio(8:1), it's quality and circuit simplicity of the Cary will always keep it in the lead sonically(WELL- someone is certain to outperform it eventually, BUT-at what cost?). In these forums you'll find a lot of... | |
| sweet, euphonic, reasonably powerful tube amp? You might also look for amps that are built with oil/paper caps in the signal path. Those lend the sound that you are searching for as well. | |
| sweet, euphonic, reasonably powerful tube amp? Funny- I've been rolling NOS tubes in my amps for decades without one issue. Happy searching! | |
| sweet, euphonic, reasonably powerful tube amp? What 6550's are your using in to VT-100? Some are brighter than others. have you tried lowering the bias slightly? That will also take a bit of edge off. If the amp were either the MK I or II, I'd suggest rolling the 6922's into a Mullard or Brima... | |
| Cable Management Enjoy your music Mr J! | |
| Best 6922 tubes for BAT VK300x ??? Not a problem Mr Z. When I got my last ones, four came from W. Germany and two from Argentina. They've functioned perfectly for me. The seller of the pair I showed you posted complete specs, and good pics which are confidence builders in my book(o... | |
| Best 6922 tubes for BAT VK300x ??? AH- Something else I forgot to mention about the CCa's: They are a 10,000hr tube(as are the E188CC's), which makes them a bargain with regards to longevity and musicality. You'll note the writers that say the CCa is "too thin" never mention the vi... | |
| Cable Management By all means follow the advice given by Mr PTM! That wisdom has been around for as long as I've been in audio/sound reproduction(over 30 years). NOT ALL NOISE IS CONSCIOUSLY AUDIBLE. That's why the differences power conditioners make are sometimes... | |
| Best 6922 tubes for BAT VK300x ??? BTW: Should you choose to go with tubes other than the CCa's, which were factory screened/selected for low noise already: Be certain that whatever you get is certified pre-amp grade. Any tube noise will be magnified exponentially if used in your B... | |
| Best 6922 tubes for BAT VK300x ??? That estimation of price for a pair of CCa's would be correct. I've got six in my BAT VK-D5, and they were worth every penny. When a tube can affect the equivalent of a major equipment upgrade (vis-a-vis musicality): I'd have to say it's worth see... | |
| Best 6922 tubes for BAT VK300x ??? I should have mentioned: If you do consider the CCa- Make certain to buy NOS from the 60's, with the dull grey plate beneath the getter support. If it has a shiny plate, or date code plate inside, it's from the later production and will singe your... | |
| Best 6922 tubes for BAT VK300x ??? The "best" are the Siemens CCa's. Their E188CC/7308's are no slouches either. Of course- Telefunkens are way up there on the list also. We're talking transparency, extension(both directions), dynamics, liquidity, imaging and sound stage(ambience r... |