rodman99999
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| Is a separate phono pre really necessary? Don’t forget: whatever interconnects you use (and their impedance), will be in series between the cartridge and phono pre, as well. Were I in your shoes: the MCP-2, with it’s variable loading feature, would be my choice. ... | |
| 5AR4 rectifier tube question btw: That, "flashing" mentioned is the main component of a tube’s gettering system. Here’s some info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Getter | |
| 5AR4 rectifier tube question Just relax and enjoy the music. Its a lot easier to obfuscate issues with a quick A/B comparison, than over the long term. That, "comfortable and relaxed...feeling", in YOUR listening room, over the long... | |
| 5AR4 rectifier tube question Here's something you may find interesting. There are some Mullards compared, for plate structure, etc and the last two both have the 5 tooth, top mica. Just a way to close in on the valve's year, but: not nearly as important as t... | |
| 5AR4 rectifier tube question Some have four, some seven, but: forget the notches. Not important! How's it sound? | |
| 5AR4 rectifier tube question The hole in the pin is a giveaway and with the code’s starting with a B: should be a Mullard from the Blackburn plant. How many teeth are there, in each side of the top mica? | |
| Why should audiophile deniers be allowed on an audiophile forum? To understand the philosophy, that’s taken over a certain segment of our society: one need look no further than Marcuse’s brief enchiridion, on how to marginalize others, 'Repressive Tolerance'. https://www.marcuse.org/herbert/publications/1... | |
| New Power Cable on a 1990 Hafler DH120? @itsjust me- I’m certain everyone is duly impressed, with your expertise. Just keep in mind: you don’t stand alone, with however many decades of experience you’ve under your belt. As I mentioned: aside from the very possible f... | |
| Burn in after repair? If it doesn’t start sounding better, after a reasonable time powered up/in service: have the builder/Tech check the Bias. | |
| 5AR4 rectifier tube question Enjoy the journey! | |
| 5AR4 rectifier tube question @immatthewj - It’s hard to go wrong with Amperex, regardless of the context. When you receive yours: look for date codes like: F32/B4J1 or: F32/B4H5, etched into the glass. Also: for a hole in the guide pin. Those would indica... | |
| 5AR4 rectifier tube question From those that I've spoken to, component designers/manufacturers are well aware, whatever active gain devices* they choose to incorporate in their components: the quality of presentation will be directly proportionate to the quality of the D... | |
| Fuse Direction for Pass Labs Amp and Preamp PLUS I don't think a single person HERE is implying Atmasphere or the product he manufactures is anything but "Top of Line" | |
| 5AR4 rectifier tube question One more time: In SS, linear power supplies: upgraded rectifiers and regulators, often makes some of the most audible and dramatic improvement in presentation. The same applies to tub... | |
| Fuse Direction for Pass Labs Amp and Preamp @helmholtzsoul - When I bought the Duelund CAST-PIOs for my Carys; I asked which lead was the outer foil. "Doesn't matter!", they said. I've had a habit of testing everything for noise/best performance, before committing to an ins... |