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| retubing and would like to hear input from others In many circuits, the 5AR4 doesn't have any impact or just very small impact on the sound. Try before you spend big $ on rectifier tubes, if possible. 2nd re: Joe's tube lore. Also another thread this week talked extensively about 6922s. Cheers,Sp... | |
| Tube rolling 6922 tubes looking for transparency Much good advice on Amperex and Telefunken. One great value, the Toyota/Honda analogy fits, is the Tunsgram from Hungary. These are quiet, pretty neutral, with good extension in the highs -- not too bright, but plenty of air. Bass is not as strong... | |
| How to convert VPI turntable to banlanced? Agreed, you don't need anything else if you get the VPI box. It was easy to install, and sounds great. FYI, if you are interested in buying one, I have one that I've been intending to sell, but haven't taken the time to list yet. I switched to a s... | |
| Analog maintenance Flyfish,I used to have a dusty room, and I solved it by getting a Honeywell air cleaner, which I run whenever no one is in the listening room. Like this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GT9RJK/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_2?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd... | |
| best vocal harmonies in rock CSN&Y, Yes, Byrds; my underrated fav: The Jayhawks. Cheers,Spencer | |
| Ripping to Mac OSX AIFF with error correction via itunes gets the job done easily and doesn't lose metadata(art, etc.). Apple lossless will use less space, but AIFF doesn't lose anything. Stick with AIFF. Cheers,Spencer | |
| Analog maintenance Good suggestion to go right from your record cleaning machine into a new rice paper sleeve.I think you should seriously consider using Magic Eraser to clean your stylus instead of the gel goop. There are many reasons why. 1)dirt gets transferred t... | |
| Looking For Neutral Tube Amp Recommendation Your description and speaker screams a great match for Atma-Sphere. The current mk III versions are best. The MA1 mkIII would be more than powerful enough for your speakers, and perhaps even the M60s would be a good match and save you money/energy... | |
| Record cleaning fluids: Torumat Walker Prelude from Walker Audio. It's great. Tons has been already said about why & how. Search the archives and try it. Cheers,Spencer | |
| Which Patricia Barber album floats yer boat? Companion, Cafe Blue and Fortnight in France are my favs, in order. Verse is horrible IMO. Just can't get into it. The percussion duo at the end of Black Magic Woman is the one part of her repertoire that seems to make everybody smile when they he... | |
| Survey-What is your most used source? VPI TNT6-HR, 12.7arm & ZYX Airy3-SB cartidge | |
| Hovland Music Groove II IC This phono cable is a great value. Beat a number of others in my rig. Haven't heard the regular ic. Cheers,Spencer | |
| Has anyone heard the Herron VTSP-3 linestage? Amperexs were a good choice in my older Herron pre. Probably worth a try. Cheers,Spencer | |
| CD Player Under $1.5k With Vinyl Sound Many find non-oversampling CDPs less fatiguing, but lacking detail. Audio Note, Red Wine Audio, Scott Nixon, are a few to consider in that camp. Many are <$500. I agree that tube output sections also are a step towards what you are after. I fou... | |
| Sub $500 CDP if you have a computer and use itunes, etc. consider a used Logitech Squeezebox music server around $150, and a used dac for around $300, perhaps Red Wine Audio, MDHT, Audio Note kit, or Lite Ah. You will have fun, and be in a good place if you ev... |