twoleftears

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Class A Power in A/B amplifiers?
Take a look at Coda's offerings.  Many of their amps are offered in different versions, with varying degrees of Class A operation. 
Vintage tubes - facts, science, technology & empirical evidence VS. marketing, myth & hype
Am I right in thinking that RAM doesn't manufacture their own tubes but rather rebrands (highly) selected examples from elsewhere?  Any idea re. OEM for RAM? 
Vintage tubes - facts, science, technology & empirical evidence VS. marketing, myth & hype
The exception that proves the rule??https://www.westernelectric.com/rossville-works  
Could someone help figure out a setup?
$750 combohttps://audioengineusa.com/shop/poweredspeakers/a5-plus-classic-speakers/ https://audioengineusa.com/speakers/subwoofers/  
I'm looking for a pair of interconnects that won't shatter the bank....
Surprised that Audio Envy hasn't been thrown into the mix yet. 
Classical Music for Aficionados
@rvpiano  A pleasure.  I was so taken with it that I've ordered their Brahms CD.  Looks promising. 
Classical Music for Aficionados
Rachmaninov, music for two pianos: Suite No. 1, Suite No. 2, Symphonic Dances (arranged).Martha Argerich & Alexandre Rabinovitch.Wow!  Alternatingly magical and sensational!The best performance+recording I've heard in a while. 
Quantum Science Audio Thread
If you look at the website there are subtle changes of phrasing.  Black and red get "a proprietary conditioning process followed by a 1,000,000 volt signal we call Quantum Tunneling", Blue gets 1,000,000 volt Quantum Treatment, whereas Orange gets... 
Quantum Science Audio Thread
Do the QSA fuses benefit from quantum tunneling (as their name might suggest) as do Synergistic Research fuses (see website), or is that a phenomenon unique to SR? 
Best kept secret in AC line filtering conditioning
There are now over 80 posts regarding the Puritan 156 on A'gon dating back to the end of 2019, the great majority of them positive.  It would be regrettable if this thread ended up doing a disservice to the unit. 
So damn hard deciding which tube preamp to buy!
And so it (t)rolls on. 
Welcome Back!
Don't forget PMC.https://reverb.com/item/4179387-pmc-ib2s-75mm-midrange-fabric-dome-driver-black  
Casters to replace spikes
The improvements achieved by moving them out from the wall behind them will far outweigh any possible improvement wrought by spiking. 
Best kept secret in AC line filtering conditioning
Search Puritan 156.  There are at least three previous threads extolling the virtues of the unit, one started by me. 
Critical oppositions made using inadequate equipment.
Amazon has a wide range of artificial plants, shrubs and small trees.  What is the best shape of leaf for effective diffusion when situated behind loudspeakers?