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| Best vintage Marantz receivers? I have a 2252B and upgraded the lights to blue LED. It is a beautiful receiver but I think the above poster was right that Sansui upper model receivers sound a little better. I have a Sansui 8 (non deluxe) and a Luxman 1050R and both sound better... | |
| Primaluna dialogue premium HP tube rolling suggestions to reduce brightness I would listen to Aniwolfe. He and I both have been rolling tubes. He is more experienced than myself in the 12AU7 area so he is a good source of information. Also there is a review of the Dialogue Premium in Stereophile talking about the upper mi... | |
| General Initial Impressions--Genalex Gold Lion KT88 Reissue Newbee: I didn't say the EH KT88 were a replacement for anything. I just stated they sounded sterile, clinical or analytical and lacking in bass in my amp compared to other KT88. Don't get me wrong they have bass just not enough of it. The Gold... | |
| General Initial Impressions--Genalex Gold Lion KT88 Reissue Its obvious to me different tubes react differently in various amps. The EH KT88 sounded very sterile and dry in the mids and lacking in bass. There was bass but not enough of it. The GL KT88 possess none of the EH KT88 characteristics. | |
| General Initial Impressions--Genalex Gold Lion KT88 Reissue Yes I totally agree about running different preamp tubes other than a brighter or more energetic tube such as Cifte's, Amperex 7316, etc. I noticed last night especially I will have to revert back to either the stock PL 12AU7 in the front slots o... | |
| General Initial Impressions--Genalex Gold Lion KT88 Reissue The GL KT88 have some nice qualities immediately but need time to burn in. I have only about 30 hours on mine but noticed they are punchy and have a nice sense of air about them. Mids are smooth but overall the presentation seems just a tad edgy ... | |
| Cronus Magnum II vs Prima Luna Dialogue I have the Premium (non HP) and it pushes my Tyler Acoustics Highland series speakers very well. They are about as efficient as yours. | |
| Cronus Magnum II vs Prima Luna Dialogue Are you referring to the Dialogue "Premium" that is EL34 based? If so, I would recommend the PL hands down. I have one and love everything about it. I like Rogue and just sold a Tempest II but the PL beats it in overall sound quality, punch, etc.... | |
| Lesson in Tube Rolling:: My confirmed need for "air on top" via 12au7 ECC82 5814a tubes JB I agree they would be too much of a good thing. Right now I am sticking with the stock Primaluna in the rear 4 slots and playing around with the front 2. Last night I put the Gold Lion KT88 back in and while they aren't quite broken in, they ... | |
| Lesson in Tube Rolling:: My confirmed need for "air on top" via 12au7 ECC82 5814a tubes Lowrider which Mullard 12AU7 are you referring to? The new reissue or NEC/Mullard in your post to JB?I have not tried the Amperex Bugle Boy 12AU7. Good to know they have qualities that I am looking for. How would you compare them to the Cifties? | |
| Lesson in Tube Rolling:: My confirmed need for "air on top" via 12au7 ECC82 5814a tubes In my Primaluna Dialogue Premium the EL34 Mullard reissue are brighter and more forward than the stock PL power tubes but lacking in bass. The Mullard CV 4003 brought back some bass but finding the CV 4003 definitely darken up the sound. Maybe I s... | |
| Tampa Bay Area Audiogoners Does anyone know if Blindjim is still around the Tampa area? I used to talk to him regularly and have not heard from him in recent years. Thanks in advance.Sam | |
| Lesson in Tube Rolling:: My confirmed need for "air on top" via 12au7 ECC82 5814a tubes Aniwolfe I have the NEC/Mullard in the 1st driver stage along with the stock PL tubes in the gain stages along with the KT77 at the moment. I am finding its too energetic in the upper mids so I am going to roll in something else in the very back ... | |
| Bad vinyl Or they don't sound well at all. I have bought several new 180g pressings at $20 plus and very disappointed. I agree with ebm and find originals. | |
| Has anyone compared K150 tubes and the stock EL34s in Primaluna integrated/amplifiers? Just a quick update. I put the stock PL 12AU7 back in the last 4 slots in place of the Tung Sol and prefer the stock tubes. Also replaced the Cifte with NEC Mullard 12AU7 in the front 2 slots. Not sure what to think at this point the NEC have more... |