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| 2019 300B tubes that are worth the money? I’ve WE 300b tubes manufactured Q4 from 1948 and Elrog 300b (2nd generation). The Elrog is as good as the WE, but a different flavor: more air around instruments and less deep sound stage. My preference varies based on the how the album is recorde... | |
| About to invest in room treatments; GIK, RealTraps, DIY -- what is your experience? Spoke with GIK yesterday. They’ve a new CEO (~1 year). He’s extending reassuring messages. Customer service confirmed that there shipping costs have greatly increased, which is based on location > weight. | |
| GIK Vicoustic and others I’ve been a GIK customer for several years. As expressed to others on the Gon, they had QC issues pre pandemic. For instance, poor build quality; peeling surfaces; sloppy folding of fabrics; and rectangular enclosures with obtuse angles. They were... | |
| I am enjoying my analog system, but what can I do to improve? A small pair of fast and musical subs will upgrade your sound — not only by an increase in bass extension. The signal to your mains will be decluttered, especially with tubes. They will be perceived as quicker and more precise. | |
| 2019 300B tubes that are worth the money? Add me to the list of audiophiles warning of reliability concerns with Sophia 300B tubes. Mine failed <3 months in Sophia’s monoblock amps. Their customer service was disappointing. In sonic comparison to my set of vintage WE 300B tubes (1930’s... | |
| Not Sure If This Is OK Here, But Here Goes I’ve used PayPal routinely for international trabsactions, i.e.,, So. Korea, JPN, FRG, UAE, Qatar, and UK. The most expensive single item was ~$30,000. All transactions and monetary exchanges were smooth. On one occasion, an unexpected shipping de... | |
| MSRP, diferentiation and the illusion of value In academe, it’s titled behavioral economics — a longstanding group of disciplines. I suggest that most readers have reached your realization on their own. | |
| 2019 300B tubes that are worth the money? I too urge caution in purchasing Sophia 300b tubes. They failed prematurely, but the warranty was honored. I sold the replacements immediately. BTW, they were no sonic substitute for WE originals from >50 yrs ago by date code. I am trying to mi... | |
| HOW MUCH DO NON-AUDIO FACTORS INFLUENCE YOUR AUDIO PURCHASES? PriceWifeAestheticsSound, as per jpwarren58202, let the choir say Amen. BTW, price acceptability = WAF and vice versa. | |
| Remarkably better sound possible with just 1 system component change? Consider sound treatments by substituting GIK printed panels for some of your wall hangings. | |
| About to invest in room treatments; GIK, RealTraps, DIY -- what is your experience? Lots of GIK purchases over 5 years, eg traps, panels, etc. Highly variable build quality ranging from no imperfections to corners not square, loose tacking of fabrics, and non-flat surfaces. Responsive and easy to work with customer service that a... | |
| What’s your vote for the most ridiculous, overpriced, and useless tweak? I nominate my best friend’s wife | |
| Sophia Electric tube quality Despite your recommendation of not to tap the tube, well constructed tubes do not ring when tapped. | |
| Shakti Hallograph Sound Field Optimizer I've now tried them in a sound treated room and did not hear a difference. My uneducated assessment is that they function as a front wall diffusor, so of limited impact in a treated room. Consider using the $ for a few sound panels, e.g., GIK bass... | |
| Sophia Electric 91-01 and 91-5 300B As described by djdonis, Sophia has earned its challenged reputation for quality and customer service. |