thorman
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| EL-34: JJ Tesla or Electro-Harmonix? Ericusrex: As you can tell by other systems ,your mileage may vary.I am only going by what i have tried. The EL34 Svetlana Cryo tubes are $70ea. at Tubedepot.com ,when you can get them. They usually get about 50 pair and they are gone the next day... | |
| EL-34: JJ Tesla or Electro-Harmonix? I would go with Svetlanan el34 or try the new JJ KT77 . I am using the Cryo version of the Svetlana el34 and haven't yet tried the JJ kt77 but will soon....The Cryo Svetlana EL34 is awesome! | |
| Help with deciding on a small power conditioner One thing you might consider .I had the same issue and didn't want to go the Conditioner route.I eneded up going to Ridge Street Audio and had a custom made "Bloom Box" with,Hardwired 6 foot Poiema P/Cord ,which you'll have to ask Robert to explai... | |
| Cable upgrade, please help audioquest Rtilbury: I don't want it to be taken the wrong way but ,you have quality equipment and by todays standards $100 per cable is pretty inexpensive.I would definately hold out a bit to save a few more bucks and invest in a cable that will move you sy... | |
| Cable upgrade, please help audioquest I personally feel that a used Poiema ( read the reviews ) for a few more bucks will bring you much closer to nirvana. There are always great deals on these do to there being upgraded versions, and many keep trading up to the top of the line.I thin... | |
| Warmer speakers for live, large, and brighter gear If you'd consider vintage.Consider a Bozak concert Master or similar. Nice deep warm, very listenable sound. No fatigue whatsoever...Great classic! | |
| i'm looking for a dull 12ax7 and 12au7, ideas? sovtek 12ax7lps or eh 12ax7 | |
| Speaker Recommendation Needed Vandersteens 2ce sig. are a nice choice and are a very pleasing and musical speaker...Pretty hard not to like this choice.... | |
| Good sources for tubes other than Upscale Tubedepot.com - tubeman.com - tubeworld.com - wiwitubes.com Vintagetubeservices.com - many more available. Just the first few that I though of and have dealt with that are very reliable.. | |
| Ridge Street Poeima vs. Silver Audio Appassion Have to agree with 4yanks also.If you generally already like what you system sounds.The Poiema will take it to another level . Its a neutral cable so it won't change the color just fine tune it ,and definetly brings out more music/detail while sou... | |
| speakers for VAC 30/30 amp I would think the Merlins would be a great match..There are a couple pairs on this site around 6K | |
| New Focal Electra 1027Be Trust your own ears thats the best test.Sterophile rated these very highly. Your ears are the best weapons you have.Usually your first gut feelings are best! Sometimes hearing other opions might make you question yourself. See if an area dealer wi... | |
| speaker cables for b&w Probably need to know which B&W your talking about to give a accurate answer to yuor needs..... | |
| Mullard EL-34 reissues I really like the Svetlana "cryo" el34 quad (thor tpa 30). Sounds great even a touch better than the non cryo Svet. Has a touch more sweetness and refinement. Some people say the new Mullard is just a new lable..Not sure but i'd be suspiciuos... | |
| Floor standing or stand mounted bookshelves? Hey check out the "Sason" at Ridge Street Audio..You'll both be happy! |