tpsonic
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| Tube pre-amps $3500 under to add "warmth" The original AI Model 3 may be your cup of tea.The tubes used can make a large difference in presentation and harmonic content. | |
| Tube pre-amps $3500 under to add "warmth" How about the First Sound Presence Deluxe MKII. | |
| MDF or Plywood for best sound in Hi-Fi rack ? Can you find maple butcher blocks,maybe at T J Maxx?They come in several different sizes and are relatively cheap. | |
| Amp choices for biamping Von Schweikert VR-4jr's? I've heard the 5se here locally,and yes it is a hard act to follow.You will want tubes for these speakers,but the Pass X series worked very well.The VSA although high in efficiency really love the power And -yes,get some different speaker cables.... | |
| After Audio Physic Vigo II's After my Virgos,I tried the VSA VR-6,Wisdom and the Gallo Reference.I preferred the Gallos,not the 3 series but the original Nucleus series.The Linkwitz-Riley Orions or Pluto may also be of interest.I fashioned my OB speakers after them to a degre... | |
| Tube-rolling...PrimaLuna ProLogue Three I have just substituted the Shanguang triple-mica 12ax7s for the stock tubes,it's a nice improvement and not expensive.I was turned on to them by a good friend,heavily into tube rolling.These list for $10-12/matched pair and as I was told are repr... | |
| Where do I make the long run IC or speaker cable? I would do the inverse.Short distance on low-level signal and longer where you have the added current/voltage,past the power amp.There has been numerous discussions on the benefit to damping with speaker cables of at least 6.5' and longer.Do the e... | |
| New Maplenoll Ariadne owner needing advice Pierre at Mapleshade,and Lloyd Walker/Walker Audio can be of assistance on improving or retro-fitting the table | |
| Inbound wire transfer safety? Your bank can open a second account for you ,at no additional charge.That account can be used to accept the wire-transfer,after it "clears",those funds can be transferred to your main account-leaving your main acct out of the picture.Worked just f... | |
| panel speaker purchase Is Yankee Audio/John Taylor still around? They made a great full range ribbon system. | |
| why the PC change the tonal on my gears. The stock Belden cords (PC) are a good starting point.I generally find that many PCs will improve certain aspects,but in overall performance won't equal the Belden or even add brightness or darkness.The "good" PCs will surpass the Belden,but it wi... | |
| Phono pre-amp for Shelter 501 MK I would have recommeded the Dynavector P-75,but I think a tube unit might better suit your system. | |
| Tweaks for a Gallo Nucleus Reference II The modification of the Gallos was done by InSound/Mapleshade.As I understand it,the resistor has been removed and there is an undisclosed capacitor to level-match the CDT.The CDT is brought forward to approximate similar wave-launch using a first... | |
| Tweaks for a Gallo Nucleus Reference II The tweeters can be crossed over with a 4.0uf cap at 5Khz.I suggest the MIT or PAS caps with a .1uf V-CAP bypass.If you truly dislike the CDT,try the 5" Fontec in its'place-see system postings.Both use the Dynaudio 6.5" drivers. | |
| Upgrading tubes in DAC I liked the Mullards,and preferred the military 4004/8137s to the standard 12ax7s.They have greater extension on their top-end. |