thorman
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| warmer pre-amp for Adcom GFA 555II There was a nice audio research sp-6 for sale on this site. Very nice piece also has a great phono stage to boot! | |
| Best 12AX7 for phono preamp I have also tried many NOS and new 12ax7 and I guess I have to now try the Ei tube. I have found that the Svetlana 12ax7 is a very nice new tube and think you can put it on your short list to try.I have tried numerous nos 12ax7 and remain using at... | |
| Speaker placement - need some help I would definately try moveing speakers further apart aprox 8'apart ,tweeter to tweeter and bring them out a touch more .Out to maybe 6' from back walland go from there. Adjust as needed. | |
| Cryoed EL34s? Check out www.electron-valve they guarentee there cry'od el34 and if you don't like them send them back for refund. Svetlana $150 a quad . Good Luck | |
| Which speaker cable? When i was running B&W 801 matrix i was using Monster M1 or M1000 can't remember which.Upgraded to Audiotruth Argent bi-wires ( midnight on lows )and noticed quite an improvement in overall performence. Much better detail,quicker and tighter b... | |
| Best 12AX7 for phono preamp You will find there is no best.You'll have to go through trial and error. Most good quaility NOS tubes will work but each peice of electronics works differently so only take tips on tubes for starting points.If your lucky you can find someone with... | |
| 2 banana plugs to one banana plug adaptors? I wouldn't think you would have a good connection anyway buy doing so with another adapter.I would actually consider going to a local hi fi shop and have one good conection made for the proper connection. I you can't afford that I would go bare wi... | |
| Biwiring B&W Matrix 802 III with Kimber 8TC & 4TC For my 801 Matrix I used A/truth Agent ( mid -top ) and Midnight+ ( lows ). Worked very well.Not all that expensive either... | |
| Whats the tubiest sounding preap? Try to find a Classe 5 or DR-5 preamp.Had one for a couple years. Great peice,gorgeous build quality and sound. | |
| Good but Cheap Treatments for Flutter Echo Check garage sales and antique shops for a folding room divider or screen. They come in many sizes. Some 3,4 and more folding sections. This can be covered in any favorite material and placed in a strategic area to work great and actually look nice. | |
| Audio Research SP-8 or Quicksilver Full Function ? I wouldn't rule out the SP-6 either. I have had many of the Audio Research preamps, sp6- sp8- sp9mk1-sp9mk2 sp11. They all do a nice job. Of all I like the sp6-sp8. Each version has had many changes and depending on which revision you are looking ... | |
| seeking repair advice on a BAT vkp-5 fifty bucks ( shipping ) is a lot but consider if the repair is done wrong somewhere else. How much will it cost after to have it done the right way? Also consider a factory upgrade while its at BAT. This maybe your best alternative!Good luck! | |
| MBL-Anybody with any experience? Hi. I do understand your concern for biased opinions. I can only give you my feelings on how I was pleasantly handled on many occasions. I have purchased "many" peices at his location.I was always treated like a freind and customer. I had a chance... | |
| MBL-Anybody with any experience? The best authority around , Ted @ www.highendaudio.com He's been seeling/using them for many years.... | |
| el34 cryo'd tubes Dekay: I agree. I had'nt actually thought of buying a quad and sending them out to be treated,which is a good point you brought up. My cables are from Ridge Street Audio and he does cryo tubes.His prices are reasonable also very reliable too ,so I... |