tubegroover
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| Do we still need 6550 or KT88 tubes? "With oil prices so low and strangling the Russian economy, our response ( like the response if Jimmy Carter in 1980) may be to impose an embargo if Russia gets more agressive in Ukraine."Putin and his henchmen are the one's strangling the Russian... | |
| Linda Ronstadt can't sing anymore. When I discovered this live gem, it brought tears to my eyes, so expressive. Best to you always Linda! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAK5Ids7l5g&list=RDoAK5Ids7l5g | |
| Keeping dustcover looking new NEVER use windex, keep away from direct sunlight and a damp fibercloth with water is all that is needed and as stated above go in one direction when cleaning, never circular. Avoid anything abrasive or chemical. Where there are fingerprint smudges... | |
| Quicksilver V4 vs Manley Snappers FWIW, I just "witnessed" a pair of V4s with the KT-150 output tubes driving a pair of the new Gershwin Grande Avante Garde speakers last night at a dealer's. They are just stunning amplifiers on any level. Lush and romantic are certainly not words... | |
| Diana Krall, Wallflower "I have always wanted to hear her really open up and let go with that voice though."No offense to Krall fans, I have a few of her albums but as mofi notes, it all tends to blur together. and Saki, she really doesn't have "full throttle", just very... | |
| Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp... "Again, can't wait to hear the amp at full operating strength!"I am most interested as well Rebbi. If it is tube issue or something else with the amp that could be remedied that would allow you to keep the Decapos and find musical bliss with all m... | |
| The Audio Critic People have true religious faith based on what they believe in their heart and mind. Audio is a different matter, you can believe in what your ears tell you or what a reviewer tells you. If your ears don't hear a difference, well then I suppose yo... | |
| Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp... "No home trials are available due to their pricing structure. He added that in 20 years of doing business this way they've never had a case of buyer's remorse."No offense to you believing that Rebbi but if I had a dollar for everytime I've heard a... | |
| Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp... A very descriptive and well thought out comparison of the two speakers Brownsfan. Rebbi I would really see if you could listen first, particularly with your budget considerations and limited options with the Triumphs. It might be worth a plane tic... | |
| Increase price for Vandersteens You might want to call Vandersteen and ask Richard. Could be costly upgrades or materials at the wholesale level have increased or his overhead including labor is higher or he simply wants to make a greater profit or a combination of all the above. | |
| Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp... "The issue is the contraction and constriction of dynamics that come way before clipping."I couldn't agree with this more and it has been my consistent impression in vast majority if not all systems using SET amplifiers. I've heard exactly two tha... | |
| Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp... I agree with Charles, Mikirob and Al. You can only put yourself in Rebbi's shoes, the investment of time and love he put into the build and the fact he loves the sound of the amp. In addition it is probably the path of least resistance to sell the... | |
| Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp... Agree Mapman, this could be a solution if Rebbi is committed to the Decapos. BUT that is a completely different road and matching a subwoofer to a given speaker in a seamless manner in a given room is a tricky task, at least IME. Over the years I ... | |
| Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp... I wasn't aware of the thread where he stated the amp clips on certain music but I'm not at all suprised. I would have been quite surprised if this wasn't the case. 8 watts is just not enough power for those speakers on dynamic full range music reg... | |
| Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp... I certainly agree almost 100% with you Grannyring except for one thing, I didn't read anything that Rebbi was unsatisfied with the Decapo/AN amp, are you Rebbi? He has indicated in the past that his preference for music is small scale which could ... |