tomcy6
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| 6SN7 tubes and variants question. @billpete There used to be a tube dealer who wrote on his website that neither he nor anyone else could tell you how a tube will sound in your system. Experimenting with what you have may be a better way to getting good sound than shopping for ex... | |
| Wi Fi Digital Source No, an iPad would not make your system sound better. The music signal shouldn’t pass through your phone or tablet. Your phone or tablet just tells your streamer which stream to play. @rick_n has a better idea. | |
| 6SN7 tubes and variants question. @billpete Sounds like you've got some nice tubes. I've read many tube rolling threads and don't recall any warnings about 6SN7s being incompatible with any gear. I think you're good to roll. | |
| 6SN7 tubes and variants question. Here's what AI has to say about it: Nope — using a 6SN7GTA or GTB in a component designed for 6SN7GT is actually safe and often beneficial. Here's why: 🔧 Compatibility Breakdown 6SN7GT: The original version, typically rated for up to 300V p... | |
| Does cover art of an album or recording influences your purchase? I am drawn to albums that have cool (to my tastes) cover art. I hope that the cover may be an indication of how the music sounds. I don't buy that way because disappointments outnumber great finds. Streaming has allowed me to try many albums wi... | |
| Any modern rock recommendations? Little Feat have put out a couple of albums "Strike Up the Band" this year and "Sam's Place" a couple of years ago that definitely have that Classic Rock sound. They're touring this summer. Might be what you're looking for. | |
| Esoteric K03XD filters I don’t think anyone who isn’t a chip engineer can explain what those filters do. That’s why they don’t try to explain in the manual. Just do what the last line says: Select the sound setting you prefer And you may not have a preference. Just... | |
| Seller Silence There can be a number of reasons the seller didn’t respond. Send them a second request and if they don’t answer, move on. Give the seller a few days to respond, not weeks. | |
| How large (or small) is the audiophile market? In the December issue of TAS they report their subscriber numbers (it’s required for print magazines). They printed 16,250 copies a month (average for previous 12 months). Total paid circulation was 14,188. There are also about 11,700 paid electr... | |
| Too good to be buried in a thread. I'm a big fan of Allison Moorer and I can't understand why her second album, "The Hardest Part" isn't considered a classic of country rock. | |
| Article: "Do Blind Listening Tests Work? My Sessions with the Colorado Audio Society" One factor affecting the results that was not accounted for in the test is the listening skills of the participants. I have read, but I don't have a link, that when people receive some training in critical listening, they do better at distinguish... | |
| Are streamers digitally enhanced? I think that there are manufacturers who work to reveal and others who work to enhance. My guess would be that the better streamer manufacturers seek to reveal. | |
| Innuous update 3.2.5 problem I have version 3.2.5. It didn’t take more than a few minutes for it to update. I think your Zenith 3 will keep updating until you stop it. I’m not sure how to stop it safely and restart the download, though. If you can get to the System button,... | |
| "The show" at Newport Beach, when? T.H.E. Show | The Premier High-End Audio & HiFi Experience | |
| New Accuphase Factory Tour Didn't watch the whole thing but they do seem to take great care with their products. Nice to see. |