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| Why does Computers - Amp - Speakers sound better? Because the computer is low resolution and it is not bringing out the warts in your system. | |
| Lifespan of NOS telefunken 12AX7? Of course some tubes are hardier than others, but the lifespan will be determined by the equipment and how it is used. | |
| My new apartment has no 3 prong plugs with ground You have an advantage over the rest of us. The screw in fuses are better quality than the cheap metal they use in the circuit breakers and by floating the ground on your equipment you will most likely get better sound. The real challenge will be t... | |
| Audio Research SP3A-1 or Conrad Johnson PV11 Whart, I used the SP-3A-1 and D-75A with Maggies. That was a popular combination back then. I would bet they sounded good with the Quads too. | |
| Audio Research SP3A-1 or Conrad Johnson PV11 Bobbyk04, The earlier version has two 6x4 rectifiers and the later version has one 5AR4 rectifier. If you have the 5AR4 rectifier I can loan you a Mullard. If you have the 6x4 rectifiers you will have to look for GE 6X4s. I tried them all and the ... | |
| Audio Research SP3A-1 or Conrad Johnson PV11 Bobby, I have owned an Audio Research SP-3A-1. I can say it is a little sweeter than the later preamps and if you are trying to decide between the SP-3 and early CJ I would recommend the SP-3. Although my opinion is biased because I have never bee... | |
| Congestion, clarity problems gone: M.R. RM-9 Bombaywalla, This is the case with many people who have their equipment upgraded to a MKII or upgraded (modified) by one of the many people who advertise mods. There is always a trsde off and the original is often the best. | |
| Congestion, clarity problems gone: M.R. RM-9 Bombaywalla, This is the case with many people who have their equipment upgraded to a MKII or upgraded (modified) by one of the many people who advertise mods. There is always a trade off and the original is often the best. | |
| Low volume control on a Nakamichi ca-7a The volume control needs to be replaced. | |
| Audio Research SP3A-1 or Conrad Johnson PV11 "I have been using the Quicksilver Full Function preamp for some time now and I am after a less digital sounding preamp."So, you think a tube preamp is digital sounding? Now I've heard everything. | |
| From integrated to components The trend seems to be the other way around. Many people are going from separates to integrateds to simplify their system and eliminate the need for another interconnect. The best cable is no cable at all and that is what you get between the amp an... | |
| Congestion, clarity problems gone: M.R. RM-9 It sounds like your 8B needs work, tubes or both. | |
| Beveridge speaker repair There seems to be a lot of confusion about Modjeski's part in the manufacture of Beveridge speakers. The direct drive OTL amplifiers in the Beveridge Model 2 were actually Counterpoint amplifiers. Modjeski was involved in building the solid state ... | |
| help with audio resesrch d76 The D-76 and D-90b are terrific amplifiers. I have owned both and liked them equally well. However, it is important they are operating properly and the tubes are sorted and matched for these amplifiers. Audio Research is your best bet for tubes ev... | |
| New or used tube amp for $1,200 Jim Nicholls, JWN amps? Never heard of him. Will he be there when you need service? I did find an expired ad for a 50 watt stereo amp that sold for $2100 new, but nobody bought it. I guess JWN doesn't have very good resale. How do you compare that... |