sherod

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Which Kimber comparable to Acoustic Zen Satori
Wkass, Did you report this to the Audiogon moderators? 
Help on ancient Audionics CC-2s
Thanks for the read about Bob Sickler. The CC-2 amp was indeed very special for its time. 
Best Overall Value in a KT-88 tube
Shuguang KT88-98 or GEKT88. Buy from a reputable dealer and make sure a pair or quad is matched carefully. As for dealers, I recommend Doug at Dougstubes.com 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Rhyno, Rolling tubes in 2 and 4 also made a difference to my ears. Joseph told me from day one that 1 and 3 were more critical to the sound, but 2 and 4 also play a role in the overall sonics, IMHO. (o: 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
The only float I use(if you can call this a float) is a suggestion that Pat(Rx8man) gave a couple of years ago by using small o-ring gaskets between the screws and the Pcb. I think this is just an isolation rather than a true float. I'm not sure i... 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Oops! I just looked at my e-mail from Victor and this new tweak will be a bi-metal wiring harness said to "give the music more warmth, richness and purity of tone". Cost is estimated at $300-$350. 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
You are right on about experimenting with different tubes in the AH preamp. I just bought a pair of older(1958) Amperex e88cc I am going to experiment with. I found that so far my preamp sounds best with a pair of early 60's Siemens Cca in locatio... 
LUXMAN T-117
You might want to contact Joseph Chow. He is an expert with tuners. http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/dad.pl?misctunr&1292425763  
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Agreed. Most everyone knows that although Siemens made the E88cc and cca identically, the cca were specially selected for the post office back then. 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
I don't know the seller, but he's selling here on the Gon a pair and a quad of Siemens E88cc. The quad is relabeled CBS, but they look like the real McCoy to me. I'd be curious of what the date codes are. 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Keep your eyes open for a few German dealers on Ebay. Occasionally they come up with some nice Cca tubes for a great deal. The ones to look for are the early 60's with grey plates. I just got in a pair from one dealer for $150.00(1960 dates) and a... 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Oops! I meant to say $45.00 /each for the Gold Lion Genalex tube. 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Due to the poor economy, I believe, you can now find a good pair of NOS Siemens Cca for $150-$200. Still expensive, but better than the $300-$400/pr. from not too long ago. I have been reading that the new Gold Lion E88cc/6922 might be a good new ... 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Well, I finally won a cheap old tube tester on Ebay and I'm glad I have it now. When it arrived a couple of weeks ago, I tested my Siemens Cca tubes and although they both measured over 85% good, they both tested gassy. I bought a NOS pair of Cca ... 
cable burn-in / system burn-in
I think he meant 200 hours of continous signal in the system, not the cable cooker.