tksteingraber
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| MULLARD 12au7 longevity In this crazy hobby…Longer than you want to keep the component they are in…🤣 | |
| Ethernet @zappas additional details on your set up need and what you are using the ports for would be helpful. If you want to keep your router then buy a multiport switch to plug into one of the ports. I had the same issue on my prior router and bought a $... | |
| Value of a premium Ethernet cable @ghdprentice can you share more details on what you baked and how they tastes differed? Thanks 👨🍳 | |
| 1975 New Reflektor 6n23p SWGP or Siemens/Amperex/Telefunken Cca? @scm the tubes I bought sound fantastic in my Lab12 Ref DAC. They rival my favorite much more expensive French Phillips E188CC tubes. Stunning for the price. I bought some Reflector 6P3S (6L6) output tubes from the 1960’s with them rivaling my ... | |
| 1975 New Reflektor 6n23p SWGP or Siemens/Amperex/Telefunken Cca? @scm i bought set of 5 on ebay $35 and made sure they were Voskhod Rocket’s. I bought from a source in Ukraine thinking if it doesn’t work out it will be a donation to help someone out in their horrible war situation. I picked one listed as new,... | |
| Amplifier and Speaker A/B switcher @retroactiv Here’s the link. Good luck with it all! https://a.aliexpress.com/_msmz6VY | |
| Amplifier and Speaker A/B switcher @retroactiv On a leap of faith I bought a Chinese made one from Aliexpress ($70) which is similar to your ebay suggestion. Mine has a 2 to 1 switch. It was offered with a higher quality model with a silver alloy relay, silver plated wiring, nic... | |
| Value of a premium Ethernet cable @macg19 interesting how cables perform differently in different systems. I compared Amazon cat 8 generic, BJ, Pangea SE and AQ Cin and could hear no discernible difference. Returned them all kept Amazon. I have a Bricasti M5 network streamer wit... | |
| Will increasing speaker cable AWG make a difference in sound quality? Buy 2 gauges of the same wire and same connectors (or bare) and have fun answering your own question. I did…bought Kimber Kable 8TC and 12TC. On my system I could hear a definite all around improvement in the larger gauge 12TC. Fuller sound, im... | |
| Any love for the Gentalex Gold Lion 12ax7 gold pin? I only buy old stock now. Tried GL’s and Tung Sol’s but just didn’t sound nearly as good in my amps. I prefer a fuller warmer sound so I prefer RCA blackplates, Mullard long plates, Sylvania blackplates and Amperex. They provide warmth and detai... | |
| Optical Conversion Not Working, Please Help @brylandgoodman This is what I use for my two systems and it works great. Lps is optional but better than wall warts. Small green computers is excellent but more expensive if that matters. I own their sonic transporter it is fantastic. https... | |
| Gustard R26 - good but not the one Interesting shoot-out. So many variables dependent on each system’s synergy with the DAC. My R26 replaced the Black Ice Audio DSD Glass DAC and iFI Steam. The R26 is a definite step up on my modest second system. Go figure 🤔 https://azavclu... | |
| Value of a premium Ethernet cable @antigrunge2 thanks for your insight…my set up is: mesh router-ethernet-FMC-fiber-FMC-ethernet-Bricasti M5 network streamer-USB-Dac….both FMC’s on LPS and Bricasti has built in LPS. I have tried different quality ethernet cables within this set ... | |
| Value of a premium Ethernet cable Thought I would repost this from another thread…any insight? If you have Fiber optic cable (with LPS on FMC’s) between a mesh router and network streamer will an LPS on the router or high end cables make an improvement? I have tried several lev... | |
| HT Receivers Compared I do think they do sound different to some degree depending on your entire system I just recently tried to upgrade my HT Receiver(second system). I have a 2011 Pioneer Elite A/B I thought could be easily improved. Bought Marantz, Integra, Anthem... |