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| best output tubes for jolida 502b I've always used NOS tubes, but when I wanted to replace the eight matched 6550s in my Cary mono-blocks, I almost went apoplectic! The prices have gone nuts on matched quads/octets of anything worth having(supply and demand strikes again). To my s... | |
| Can a 5z4 tube be a metal bottle? Enjoy your music!! | |
| Anyone rolled tubes in an ARC Reference 3 preamp? Hate to rain on anyone's parade, but you CAN "roll" the vanilla 6H30's for these: (http://thetubestore.com/russian6h30pdr.html) There are a couple other versions, but that's the hot-rod of this small family right now. | |
| Interconnects with smooth highs 4 Manley Stingray You should be able to find a pair of the KS1030's(.5m)for that. You might have to be patient(may not be a lot out there, as that's kinda short). Here's a pair for sale that's slightly longer(24"): (http://www.audioweb.com/P/PInfo.asp?pid=34444) I'... | |
| Can a 5z4 tube be a metal bottle? Guess you'll have to copy and paste that URL if you want to see Tubeworld's offerings. | |
| Can a 5z4 tube be a metal bottle? (https://www.tubeworld.com/5z3.htm) This URL didn't show up right. | |
| Can a 5z4 tube be a metal bottle? People generally lump all the 5Z4, 5Z4G, 5Z4GT tubes together with the equivalent replacements (the CVs/GZ30). Mullard drop in equivalents are common:(https://www.tubeworld.com/5z3.htm) (http://cgi.ebay.com/Mullard-NOS-GZ30-5Z4GT-Orig-Gov-Box-Mull... | |
| Burning in a new DAC The voltages will be constant with a disc/pink/brown/white noise, while with music- it varies widely. A constant higher level will help the dielectrics form their charge faster, thus reducing the necessary time somewhat. Figure two hundred hours f... | |
| Can pro amps possibly sound good? Crown, QSC, etc If a piece of "pro" gear meets your criteria for "good", fly with it! I've been using a Hafler TransNova 9505 to bi-amp my woofers with for years. It's a "pro" studio amp(though not a particlarly inexpensive one), and I couldn't be happier with it... | |
| Question about set amps and low sensitivity spkrs No real mistake was made. You wanted, and found an SET amp. You already knew you'd need more efficient speakers to go with it. You'll be able to listen to what you have until you get the new speakers. As long as you are building your system based ... | |
| Is upgrading stock tubes standard proceedure? Mr L- I've got a pair of the TungSol round plates, and a pair of Sylvania 6SN7W(tall bottle) in my Carys. Rest assured: You won't find anything current that can come close(or anything better, NOS). From that and the choice of Teles- You must appre... | |
| Can a 5z4 tube be a metal bottle? Either of those would be good. Mullard made some nice ones too. | |
| Mullard 12AX7 10M gold pins vs. steel pins The European versions of the 12AX7(ECC803/ECC803S/E83CC) usually had the gold-plated pins, thicker or triple mica, matched triodes and were better built for longer life/lower noise(the "S" indicated "select" and they were especially quiet and bala... | |
| Question about set amps and low sensitivity spkrs I agree with both Mr N and mr T: You won't hurt the SET at all listening to your B&W's. You may even be surprised by the levels it can achieve(though I wouldn't get too ambitious). Just don't try to match the SPLs the Arcam delivered. It'll st... | |
| Is upgrading stock tubes standard proceedure? Newbee- I've really been happy with my BAT since day one, and wouldn't trade it for anything but maybe the right Lector, or a Linn CD-12(yeah right!). The tubes are in a buffer circuit and, Yes- the piece can be flavored per someone's tastes. Pers... |