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Need Kt88s Genelex? or Shuguang?
I am running Audio Valve Challenger Mono Blocks which are auto biasing and can use EL34’s, 6550 or KT88’s. The wattage also changes with the type of output tube; the real negative side of this is that each amp takes (6) SIX tubes! When you are buy... 
Genalex GL KT88 Reissue on Conrad Johnson 12
Hello, I have never herd the original Genalex KT88’s before, but all I have read indicates that they were quite the tube and if you can find them know and do not need a whole lot of them they are still one of the best HT88 tubes out.I am running A... 
Wadia CD players direct to power amps opinions
Hello EgayI have been spending more and more time listening to the Wadia direct via my Audio Valve Challenger Mono Blocks (running 6 ea KT 88's) connected with a pr of MIT Shot Gun Magnum MA Balanced interconnects and the sound is so involving cle... 
Wadia CD players direct to power amps opinions
I am thinking of trying a pre amp to see which I like better. But I hate to drop 3 to 4K to experiment but maybe if I do not think it is worth I would hope I could get my money back. I would prefer to stay in the Tube Class A family since that is ... 
Wadia CD players direct to power amps opinions
Here is how Wadia's website explains the use of "DIRECT CONNECT"-{Direct-Connect™ Technology The Wadia 3 series and 5 series players feature the latest iteration of Wadia's Direct-Connect Technology. With Direct-Connect, the output from the CD pl... 
Wadia CD players direct to power amps opinions
I am really enjoying the Wadia direct to my Audio Valve Tube amps and the if you wanted to add additional digital devices to take advantage of the high quality DAC’s you can. The benefit of the iSE version is built in pre amp with a truely highend... 
Review: Silver Circle Audio PP1 v 3.0 high current AC filter
Rhyno"maybe you have good power to begin with (always a possibility);"NOPE I sure don't hell I live in Florida probably the worst power out there. My Theta, Wadia and Mc stuff all want passive line products. Anything other than that is adding to t... 
Wadia CD players direct to power amps opinions
System update: Just hooked up a pr of AudioValve Challanger Mono Block tube amps via my Wadia iSE cd player and it ROCKS and WOW does it ever, now it is on to some seriously new cables. Thanks for those who posted comments if anyone has anymore in... 
Review on the Tyler Acoustics Lynbrook Signature's
Hi Nypr2003,I enjoyed your review of the Linnbrooks and your system looks very nice also. I don't agree to much with ("Bartokfan"s comment 8/30/06) early post regarding his belief on warmth, I agree with your thoughts of warmth.Anyway I am looking... 
Review: Silver Circle Audio PP1 v 3.0 high current AC filter
"Rhyno- i'm not surprised the 3.0 doesn't work for amps; seldom do active conditioners. but FWIW i gather Silver Circle is working on a passive conditioner for amps." Reply- You misunderstood, never used it with an AMP!- Plugged it into the wall, ... 
Review: Silver Circle Audio PP1 v 3.0 high current AC filter
Hi I a very early version of the 3.0 that I picked up from one of the dealers for Silver Cirlce. The problem I have had with it is when you turn it on it blows the fuse! Even in a dedicated 20 amp curciut- POP!!!!Draws some current HUH?I like my a... 
Wadia CD players direct to power amps opinions
What do any of you guys think about an intergrated tube amp instead of a pre amp? I know that it is similar but not sure what the effects would be- I have never owned an intergarted amp before. 
ERS Cloth uses
Tbg- HA!! I hear you buddy!Good listening 
Wadia CD players direct to power amps opinions
All 4 of you have offered good information and sounds like all of you have very nice systems. It is good to hear the different opinions, I would think by cutting a component out of the path (pre amp) it should offer some significant improvements o... 
ERS Cloth uses
Reply Tbg:Thank you my friend, as you said I would definitely proceed slowly, 1 piece is more than enough to try, the thing is for me- the best improvements are typically room treatments or new equipment. Most tweaks (for me) are such an insignifi...