tim_smith
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| Best amplifier for magnapan mg12. I have been pleased using Odyssey Audio Khartago SE Extreme monos at around $2k and Wyred4Sound SX-1000 monos for a little more $I have the 1.7s, which are harder to drive than the MG12.I used to own the MMGs and I had no trouble in a medium room ... | |
| What's the greatest bargain in SET these days? Thanks Charles and Mikirob, for your nice comments. I worked hard on that review! Yes, I own that Cobb/Malone/Hargrove SACD. I love the way it captures Hargrove's soaring trumpet solos. Same goes for another Chesky release, "Cobb's Corners."I have... | |
| What's the greatest bargain in SET these days? Not sure if it's appropriate for me to chime in here, but here goes. As I said in my review, you really don't need to worry about burning your fingers on the tubes. I am 6 foot 6 with big hands. It's not an issue.With regard to the Decware amp men... | |
| Power tubes as drivers -- Line Magnetic I have had the amp since the spring. It amazes me day after day. Try some NOS Philips Miniwatt 12ax7s. I have those Mullards you mention; they're great. But I like the Philips better because they produce a fatter tone. That's just down to personal... | |
| Line Magnetic owners...how quiet are they? The Emotiva CMX-2 will eliminate hum. Or simply changing the stock rectifier to a new production Mullard and changing the stock 12ax7s to Psvane Treasure Series mk2. Doing these things, I eliminated all hum. | |
| Tube Rolling with the Line Magnetic 518 IA The power tubes are actually quite good, the Psvane HiFi Series 845.Pre-amp tubes: try Gold Lion Genalex 12ax7s. And Psvane Treasure mk2. And NOS. One of my favorite current production 12as7s is the Mullard at about $17 per tube. Nice and warm but... | |
| Line Magnetic owners...how quiet are they? With some rube rolling (rectifier and pre) you can get rid of most hum. I can only hear it within two feet of the amp. With a $99 Emotiva cmx2 you can eliminate hum altogether | |
| Power tubes as drivers -- Line Magnetic I own the Line Magnetic 518IA. I have reviewed it on www.wallofsound.caFirst, the stock power tubes are great. They are the Psvane HiFi Series. Good to see that LM didn't just put cheap entry level Shuguangs in. I just bought a pair of HiFi Series... |