samhar

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about to jump into the power cord foray
Well so much for system synergy, all the revealed nuances with my new speaker cables, and the improvement with my new interconnects, not to mention the jaw dropping affect from my new power cords! I'm actually thrilled I can imagine big improvemen... 
SS Preamp with Balance Control
I had a Pass X2.5 the bal worked fantastic, quick for A-Bing, and the output impedance was designed for Pass imput impedence of 22 kohm. They are great looking and built like a tank. 
Subwoofer Advice For Stereo Music System, Not HT
Used about $750 + shipping! 
Subwoofer Advice For Stereo Music System, Not HT
What about Vandersteen 2Wq a very "musical" sub that lets you set the hi-pass filter value to blend with your speakers and also has db matching to your speakers and adjustable" Q" from tight (jazz) to bomb explosion, it's best at the jazz end thou... 
tube cd player with solid state amp and preamp
I have an Onkyo NR-905 for H/T, I tried running a Raysonic 168 through the pre amp section with an external 5 channel amp, it sounded better than the Denon 3930 ci I use for H/T but the receiver can't convey that tube sound . Short answer, a waste... 
Best Tubes for Raysonic 168?
Not a question of authenticity only of manufacturer, I think many OEM's had tubes labeled with their brand name that were manufactured by the big names and there in lays the hunt! 
Best Tubes for Raysonic 168?
Bobf are those Sylvania 6922's or 6Dj8's rebranded National? I have a pair of 5751 Sylvania rebranded National, just curious.Sam 
Tube tester recommendations
Jtwrace that should be 752!!!! 
Best Tubes for Raysonic 168?
Bobf, They are large halo getters all tubes marked 66-13. I need to correct the S/E socket position, they are the two inside sockets the outside are bal!! sorry!! I also have some "other" tubes I bought to tryout. Orelayer I put a set of Jan Phill... 
Tube tester recommendations
jtwrace, I felt the B&K 747 was a little underkill, good for quick checks but not the level of accuracy I was looking for so I bought a Hickok 539B it's beautiful but may be a little overkill!!! After playing around with a Hickok 725 I think i... 
What's your profession? Age?
65 year old retired optician, surfboard shaper, ceramicist (what I went to school for) System retail $34,140 paid through Audiogon mostly $17,440!!! 
Speaker direction?
How about their & there! 
Vandersteen 2ce Signatures vs 2ce Signature II
Did you buy vandys ? 
Best system used for $10,000 for classical music
Good than an ARC-15 works!! Also you could have the option of an ARC CD 3 for the same $, nothing to do with tubes just a very good afterthought that maybe should have been a first thought! 
Build me a system for my 11' by 15' room
WOW SPARKY !!!!!!