tksteingraber
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| Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes @dlcockrum thanks…that Phillips 5R4GYS is next to impossible to find and big💰. Not sure my modest system is worth it and would benefit much from it. I will keep it in mind though. Have you tried other 6F8G’s? Other good ones in case I want to h... | |
| Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes Another can of worms? Anyone try mixing different styles of 6Sn7’s with success. I had a Raytheon vt231 T-plate that lost it’s partner due to bad noise. On a whim I had just received one of my Ken Rad vt231 black glass and wanted ti try it out t... | |
| Question about suitable fuse metals @lcherepkai 👍👍 agree…for me it was a poorly wired outlet with old crumbling insulation which started to smell, turn brown and popped a breaker. Wires/cords are most often the problem and should be inspected regularly. | |
| LSA Warp 1 Class D amplifier I am really enjoying my Warp 1 that I picked to use while I wait for my Decware tube amp to get built. It is paired with a Supratek Cab tube preamp which is a great match. The Warp 1 is dead quiet, very detailed, fantastic bass (and it’s class... | |
| Lab12 Integre4 review from new owner +2 on loving my Lab 12 Ref DAC. Picked it up used 6 months old and what a value. Glad to hear you are enjoying your Integre. Lab 12 is a great company that gets it right. I was considering the Integre but opted for seperates with different tube... | |
| Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes @dlcockrum Great info many thanks! | |
| Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes @shkong78 Thanks for your response and recommendation. Can you give me your opinion on how the 6f8g compares to the 6sn7? Is it worth the plunge? Selection is pretty limited driving prices. Tom | |
| Raven Nighthawk tube rolling. @tf4900 congrats on finding the sweet spot on your Nighthawk. I have been a Blackhawk owner for about 3 years and loved searching for and rolling tubes. I followed Dave’s Tube list on his website, exchanged emails with him and respected his expe... | |
| Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes @shkong78 Thank you for sharing your tube obsession with us it is very helpful and enlightening. I am just starting to get into tube rolling with my new Supratek Cabernet preamp and these tubes are just like red wine. The more you try the more you... | |
| Audiophile-grade ground rod? I use crushed charcoal with quartz crystals in my DIY ground boxes. Some ground rods are buried in a trench horizontally instead of vertically. Drilling/ driving not required. Just a thought.🤔 | |
| Question about suitable fuse metals @lcherepkai Congrats on joining the sluggos. I use copper sluggs except in my tube pre where my QSA yellow sounds better for some reason. Kind of tames things down in a good way. I have nerver had a power plug fuse blow in my many years of ster... | |
| Can I do any better than BJC LC-1 or Gotham GAC-1 Ultra Pro for the money? Yes you can…i used WBC mogami cables until I tried some Nordost odin 2 and Gold Chinese copies. Way better if you don’t have an issue buying Chinese. Stunning SQ for the 💰. Highly recommended by many. Check out this thread. https://forum.audio... | |
| Value of a premium Ethernet cable @macg19 try giving a value Amazon optical set up a try. Under $100 without LPS. Couple hundred with an LPS. Some like it others don’t and it’s returnable. Worked wonders for me. Set up is router-ethernet cable- FMC-Optical cable- 2nd Fmc - best... | |
| Tube Testing Service Recommendation + 1 for Western Glow. I used their testing service prior to buying a Hickok 605a tube tester. David was very responsive and an excellent communicator. | |
| MULLARD 12au7 longevity In this crazy hobby…Longer than you want to keep the component they are in…🤣 |