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| How do you know when tubes are done? all posters gave good advice. IMO, the best was to keep a replacement set on hand at all times. If your tubes sound "tired" the new set should easily allow you to hear a difference. | |
| Furutech fuse I agree with the OP, the price of the SR Blue Fuse seems out of whack. I figure part of the price is the engineering that went into the device. I don't know what material and manufacturing cost would be. However, since there was a 30 "trial" perio... | |
| Sabre dacs versus other dacs Lumin uses the Sabre Dac chips I believe | |
| Icon Audio or PrimaLuna? I own a Prima Luna Dialogue integrated. I couldn't be happier, it interacts beautifully with my Von Schweikert loudspeakers. I have never listened to Icon gear. | |
| Sound quality issues streaming from Tidal vs CD IMO, it’s important too have a good quality router. I use a Nighthawk connected by an Audioquest Cinnamon ethernet cable direct to my Streamer Dac (Oppo). I’m considering getting a linear power supply for the router based on comments read on Audio... | |
| New DAC vs Streamer/DAC doing the home demo is the way to go. if you hear a difference and like the difference then you'll be able to decide if it's worth it to you. | |
| Prescott area club Mike, I live in Prescott, send me a private email and we can link up at the Raven for starters.Larry | |
| Considering switching to Tubes Once you go tube, you'll probably never go back. I have never heard any Yaquin equipment. I know how much you don't want to spend but what is your ceiling about what you spent on the speakers? BTW, I run an amp that uses EL34's and am very happy w... | |
| Problem with streaming interference I would get Kevin Deal on the phone....he will be able to help you. Would you please post your experience and especially the PrimaLuna Dac once you've listened for a few weeks.Larry | |
| What would be a good amp to drive a pair of Martin Logan Impression ESL 11A? I used a BAT VK500....plenty of juice and I agree with the previous posters. | |
| Tubes or stick with S/S +1 MillerCarbon I own a PL Dialogue Integrated....easiest to own tube rig I've ever had and it also sounds great | |
| Cheap Plywood stands VS expensive manufacturer's stands +1 MillerCarbon | |
| Balanced Audio Technology VK-500 (with batpak) vs Carver Signature Sunfire I owned the VK500 for several years. It will power anything. It's a great amp. I ultimately returned to tube power because I prefer that presentation. | |
| Well maybe it IS my hearing Erik, I greatly enjoy your posts.Larry | |
| Old tubes vs New tubes Miller, I agree the "transformers' in a tubed rig are arguably the most critical piece of a good sounding design. I still hear well enough that I can tell the differences in most tubes, when rolling. And especially the driver tubes. |