tpsonic
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| Bookshelf Speakers? Reference 3a or Coincident Triumph.90db + and a nice high impedance will serve the PL2 best.When taxed hard the PL@ can start to sound flustered,untaxed it is a sheer delight. | |
| Shuguang KT88Z v.s. EL37 Mullards v.s. KT88/66 GEC I own the PL2 also.I have had great results with the Shuguang G8/9 12ax7,Mazda or La Radio Technique French military 12aus.The output tubes I've heard are the Genelex copies supplied (very respectable),NOS Genelex (my fav,but expensive),Shuguang 8... | |
| Ear 834P or Decware ZP3 or other tube phono stage The Aqvox 2CI/PrimaLuna PL2 is a killer combo.SS phono with adj. gain,cap and loading (up to 75db in balanced operation) and tube integrated (40W via kt-88s). | |
| retubing and would like to hear input from others 5ar4 rect:Mullard and Tung-sol.Each has its'own sound,with the TS having slightly better bass.6922/6dj8:Siemens and Amperex (7308,cca).Low noise/microphonics are always beneficial-never know when you may switch units and need them in a different p... | |
| Ear 834P or Decware ZP3 or other tube phono stage Most of the Decware phono pres are set-up for high output.If you move to a low-output cartridge,you are forced to use a custom Decware transformer to increase the gain.Change again-new transformer. | |
| I need SS muscle The NRG 401 just popped up for sale:400W/ch.Will drive a 1 ohm load.Doubles down to 2 ohm/1600W.Had this under a pair of ATM 3s,driving subs.It was represented to me as being the "poor mans' KRAFT.I can't image going wrong with that beast. How far... | |
| Favored KT-88's for Sonic Frontiers amp? I use the original Genelex,but found that the Chinese Genelex copies were very musical.If you can't find the original/NOS, the Shuguang KT 88-98 and Gold Lion re-issue would be on my short list.Concur on the SED "winged" sound-too brittle in the h... | |
| Tube rolling 6922 tubes looking for transparency Some may consider NOS tubes expensive,but if you take in to account the reliability/longevity-they are a bargain. I've had tubes that are dead in six months,the NOS tubes lasted for five years and were still going strong. | |
| Tube rolling 6922 tubes looking for transparency Siemens and Amperex. | |
| I need SS muscle Edge,Symphonic Line or a used NRG Control 201/401. | |
| Phono only pre under $1500 Aqvox 2CI MKII.With a little negotiation,list is $1795.Mine has been quiet,dependable and very transparent.Gain matching is a pleasure and allows cartridges down to .1mV through its' balanced inputs. Definitely worth your consideration. | |
| confused about equipment racks Home-Depot sells a number of 1.25-1.5" OD tubing in various decors (brass,silver and PVC with different cosmetics),whuch can be loaded up with your damping material of choice.This will hide any tarnishing of the metallic up-rights and adds signifi... | |
| Need suggestion on VTL TL-5.5 tubes Find a tube vendor who grades the tubes:line/phono/MC phono.I suggest contacting Vintage Tube Services/Andy Bauman.Have had excellent results using his phono-grade miniture triodes (12ax/au/at). | |
| Do power cables mAke difference on powered woofer I had a set of speakers with active subs.I tried a number of different cords on this connection.The PCs definitely make a BIG difference.Start with a Belden/stock cord and experiment.If it doesn't trounch the Belden,then try another. | |
| confused about equipment racks I believe in coupling the rack and decoupling the equipment(electronics).Check the "web" for 3/4" brass threaded rods and associated hardware,then decide on shelf material (min:2").I used wood-very easy to work with. |