rodman99999
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| I don't want to beat a dead horse but I'm bugged. Didn’t you get the memo? Today, if you dare to believe what your eyes, ears, mind and bank account tell you; there MUST be something wrong with YOU! Those, "authorities" are there to protect you from... | |
| How do I open VAC Standard LE MkII chassis? Easy to find at any Hardware Store, Home Depot, etc, or: https://www.amazon.com/allen-wrench-set-metric/s?k=allen+wrench+set+metric | |
| How do I open VAC Standard LE MkII chassis? Those screws are chinese (Fang Sheng) and probably take a Metric Allen wrench. | |
| 5AR4 rectifier tube question It also seems apparent: the genuine Rocket Scientist, at Balanced Audio Technology (Viktor Khomenko), understands that power supply/rectifier changes can and will make dramatic changes, in one's musical presentation. ... | |
| 5AR4 rectifier tube question For the blissfully unaware: In SS, linear power supplies: upgrading rectifiers and regulators often makes some of the most audible and dramatic improvement in presentation. The same applies to tu... | |
| Cary Audio SLP-05 First Impression OH, and if you do start buying tubes to roll: be certain whatever you get are tested and certified (if not guaranteed) to be VERY low-noise. Enjoy your jams! | |
| Cary Audio SLP-05 First Impression @xcool - You mentioned everything sounding, "louder" and, I'm guessing: edgier (maybe)? If the amps and speakers you're using were addressed already, sorry, but- if, when you, "crank it up", your presentation/soundstage doesn't get ... | |
| 5AR4 rectifier tube question I’d like to believe the OP capable of sorting through the (seemingly convoluted) preponderance of info and experience offered, once the tubes they’ve ordered are in hand. It appears they are disposed to trusting their own ears and don’t... | |
| 5AR4 rectifier tube question @immatthewj - Five teeth = four notches? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I can't really see the notches from the pictures provided, am I missing something? | |
| 5AR4 rectifier tube question @immatthewj - OH MY! Sounds as though you may need to seek help! Had a Therapist for a while, myself. Unfortunately: they committed suicide. Mentioned me in their note. I remember reading about a serial killer who left... | |
| 5AR4 rectifier tube question Too bad eBay doesn't offer Frequent Flyer Miles. Sounds like you're hooked! Give each tube some hours, before critically listening and take notes, per your impressions. Then: post 'em. ... | |
| 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... |