shkong78
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| stand-mount speakers for classical music http://www.stereomojo.com/Onix%20XCD-50%20and%20XIA160%20review/XCD-50ReferenceCDPlayerReview.htm My Vaugn Cabernet speaker plays classical music well with Lyngdorf 2170 which is similar to your Micromega.If you live in Pacific Northwest, the... | |
| Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes Although I have Shuaguang Black 181z, it is not Nos, it will not be included here since it is not Nos.I had already done comparison between Sylvania vt231,and Shuaguang Black 181z about one year ago.My conclusion is that although latter sound warm... | |
| Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes @ pesky_wabbit I found that Nos12sn7 tubes are available at lower price.But I like full and sweet sound out of 6sn7.After having spent 2800$ on buying 25 pairs, I found my favorite Kenrad vt231.But I do not mind using some other 6sn7 tubes from ti... | |
| Amp Upgrade time, $6000 budget, used or new. If you care about soundstage you may consider VTL MB450 used. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa2afe-vtl-mb450-signature-monoblock-amps-tube https://www.stereophile.com/content/vtl-mb-450-series-iii-signature-monoblock-power-amplifier-page... | |
| Amp Upgrade time, $6000 budget, used or new. https://www.ebay.com/itm/KRELL-FPB-450MCX-MONO-BLOCK-AMPLIFIER-PAIR-IN-THE-EXCELLENT-WORKING-CONDITIONS-/193437966918?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10 How about Krell Fpb 450 monoblocks?It will drive your speaker aplomb.I had used Krell KSA 150... | |
| Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes @rodman99999 I do respect your personal choice.Choice of tube or cable depends on system and personal taste.There is no best thing. for everybody. I had pulled the trigger for another Kenrad vt231 which fit my personal taste with sweet mid and mos... | |
| Sofia Electric Blue 6SN7 Hello OpWhat three pairs of Nos 6sn7 tube did you get?My bet for best value for performance is RCA, Sylvania, Raytheon vt 231 made in 1940's..if you search Ebay you may get a pair around 100$.Rca sounds warm and lush while Syl sound transparent wi... | |
| What is your most beautiful component? Lansche 4.1 speaker with beautiful finish.It also has purple eye( plasma tweeter).https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fH2fqCFwuCTO29sG8ZIyQWKdAnwApc802tYjU_7FR-LuSXlpzuU4YNR_e...The above link is 3 years old photo of the speaker.Since then ... | |
| Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes @audition__audio All vt231 (Syl, Kr, Rca, RT and TS) are in the same tier, not that TS is one notch above .Bass Kr, Rca, Rt, TS , Syl in the orderTransparency TS, Syl, Kr, RT, RCA Details Syl, TS, Kr, RT, RCATonal balance Kr, RCA, TS, RT, SylSound... | |
| Which Amplifier for Sonus Faber Olympica 3 Speaker @ppackI had driven Vaugn Cabernet speaker by Lyngdorf 2170 with excellent result. http://www.stereomojo.com/Onix%20XCD-50%20and%20XIA160%20review/XCD-50ReferenceCDPlayerReview.htm SInce I also have Lansche 4.1 and Scaena 3.1, I can sell Vaugn Cabe... | |
| Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes @lowrider57It seems they are same but I am not so sure. I am curious how it sound in my system compared vt231s.I ordered pair 3 weeks ago and have my finger crossed when I will get it..It was processed in Kiev 2 weeks ago. The Reference 6SN7 Thre... | |
| Anyone try the Psvane Acme Supreme 300 B tubes ? I had been happy with Psavne Acme 300B and 805 tubes in Line Magnetic 508 int amp for 16 months running 2 k hours on them so far.It sounds transparent, sweet with nice bass extension.It is better than four new production tubes that I have.I also c... | |
| Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes List of 6sn7 that I have1. Six Syl vt2312. Six RCA vt2313. Quad Kenrad vt2314. Quad Raytheon vt2315. Pair of Tungsol bgrp vt2316. quad Syl GTB made in 19557. Two Amperex 6sn7 made in Canada8. Six Rca gray glass gtb9. Two Syl GT "Bad boy " made in... | |
| krell ksa 250 I had used KSA 150 to drive Apogee Duetta Sig from 1989 to 1999 with satisfaction.I also auditioned KSA 250 at dealer’s showroom but it was too heavy and beyond my budget on 1989.But I ditched KSA150 after switching from Duetta to Avalon Ascent II... | |
| Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes @tomcy6 I agree with your points.There is no best one for everybody.It will depend on system and personal taste.Each person had better try those tubes in his system himself.I appreciate transparency of TS bgrp but it is too expensive to have one m... |