tksteingraber
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| Revisiting Chinese Knockoff Cables I own both the Odin 2 silver and Odin Gold IC’s on 2 different systems and they are fantastic cables. Also use Valhalla Speaker cables and Odin Gold power cords and I have no interest in changing anytime soon. Gone are Viborg, Morrow and DH labs... | |
| Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes @dlcockrum thought I would give an update on the Linlai E-6sn7 after 120+ hours. The strong bass has declined to be very average, the highs are bright and don’t sound real, and the midrange has declined and sounds muffled. It does sound better a... | |
| Roon and Streaming Services I just switched from Tidal to Quboz and used Soundiiz to transfer my library and playlists. Worked great and easy to do. I think Quboz offers it for free but It was easier to just buy 1 month to get the full transfer service. I cancelled Sound... | |
| Anyone else using slugs instead of fuses? Comments on metals used and sound please “AND PLEASE, THERE'S NO NEED TO COMMENT ON HOW FOOLISH IT IS TO BYPASS THE FUSE WITH SLUGS-----WE ALREADY KNOW---YOU'VE TOLD US EXHAUSTIVELY.” @lcherepkai WOW! No matter how bold or nice you ask the critics can’t help themselves. I use copper slu... | |
| Supratek Owners Thread Supratek chrome model owners: I thought I would share that I came across some nice chrome domed tall guitar volume/balance knobs that look great on the preamps. I didn’t really care for the matte aluminum stock knobs. The only downside ,which is o... | |
| Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes @dlcockrum I would not say the Linlai E-6sn7 has “Weaknesses” they are just subtle differences that I felt a few Nos tubes provided that I preferred. The Linlai’s are really an excellent new production tube. No Tung Sol’s RP’s for me just too pri... | |
| Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes @dlcockrum my light bulb E-6SN7 LinLai pair arrived and have 80+ hours on them now. When I first played them they sounded quite bright with a booming bass and recessed dull midrange. I was ready to send them back but read they needed 50-100 hour... | |
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| Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes @dlcockrum ok update on Melz noise issue. Seller told me 30-40% of these older Melz tubes have noise issues due to old tin solder in the pins. He told me to heat each pin with a solder iron and get them hot enough to repair internal joints. He sai... | |
| Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes @charliee ken-rad 7193 sounds interesting but I need less choices not more🤪. For $165 for a pair I am willing to give Linlai-E’s a go. I have not heard that these Linlai-E’s have had short life issues? Several well respected Amp makers now use ... | |
| Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes @markusthenaimnut obsession what obsession 😳. Don’t miss out on 7n7 with an adapter 🤪 @shkong78 got it and respect your decision to have us discover 6f8g’s on our own. Cheers! @dlcockrum ‘56/53 Melz arrived today. Both tested closely matched a... | |
| Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes @shkong78 I really appreciate your thread. It has been so helpful in identifying tubes I may not have known about like the 6fg8’s. Can you share which 6fg8’s you like. I have 2- the NU round plates and Rca early 40’s gray glass us navy tubes. ... | |
| Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes @1markr thanks for your input. I remember these being recommended a year ago or so. Are these the ones you have? Thanks https://www.ebay.com/itm/284943359892?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=heHyMkH-Re6&am... | |
| Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes @dlcockrum thanks for the detailed Melz summary of your experience. I got lucky andc ordered 2 used Melz with test results in 90%’s. 1-1956 and 1-1953 due to arrive on Tues from Ukraine. They are the non hole version and the picture shows black... | |
| Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes @dlcockrum my 6f8g adapters arrived and I was able to listen to my NU 6f8g branded Raytheon round plates. All I can say is they really are special in my Supratek pre. They are just better in almost every way. Definitely the best tube I have heard... |