tubeguy76
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| Crown XLS 2500 - the best amp value per dollar? @peterbatah I think they're made in Mexico. | |
| Speakers that are good with tubes @noske Rogue Audio for one. Tube amps aren’t going to double power like you suspect, they are not the same as a solid state amp. Power is going to nominally the same at each tap but the output voltage will change. Of course, it’s best to consult t... | |
| Speakers that are good with tubes @noske You can have a 4 ohm nominal speaker sound just fine running the 8 ohm tap on a tube amp. My experience has been you just have to try and see what sounds best. Even the manufacturer will say this. | |
| Vinyl - One Word - WOW!! Vinyl is pure nostalgia, don't get too wrapped up into it. If you want true analog, you need to go R2R but bring deep pockets. | |
| What's the best non-DAC streamer? @everest_audio thanks for the suggestions. The Innuos Zen S may actually be the setup for me. I don’t need the DAC function but the ability to rip CDs is very nice. I’ll check out the Pulse too. Did you notice if the Pulsemini sounded better t... | |
| What's the best non-DAC streamer? Great discussion. I have an ifi Zen Stream and I’m curious if the ones mentioned here are much better? It’s the next thing on my list to upgrade. I just want a streamer “transport”, I don’t need any storage or server functions. | |
| Let's talk about Buckeye's new 3 channel amp Why are you posting this here? | |
| New MOFI speaker (Andrew Jones) Huff didn’t like them until he hooked up 20k worth of Pass Labs gear to them. Kinda funny. | |
| Why are so many people spending so much money to build “perfect” streaming system? I guess I am just out of touch Pretty much, yes. | |
| Preamp with two volume controls? Audible Illusions is in Ormond Beach and I’m not sure they’re still operating. I emailed them with no response. I live in Daytona. | |
| Need preamp recommendations for a Dynakit ST-35. Have you looked into the Transcendent Sound Vacuum Tube OTL Audio Amp Kits The Slider A True Innovation In Tube Technology Variable Gain Preamp with Phono Stage Zero Feedback Design The ability to match the gain of the preamp to a tube ... | |
| Need preamp recommendations for a Dynakit ST-35. Thanks for the replies. I have a friend with the Cary which he’s not using so it’s an option. Who makes the SP1 preamp kit? jmolsberg, who makes that style preamp? I’ll look out for one. | |
| Why are there so many wooden box speakers out there? I mean, he's just trolling everybody. You see that, right? | |
| Why are there so many wooden box speakers out there? Is this guy serious about the sphere thing? He's getting really upset. | |
| Rogue pharaoh II or Cronus Magnum III ? Thanks for the pics! Can you get a top shot over the whole thing? If you have time... |