wrm57
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| VAC Signature MK2a pre "phono tube questions" Hi Lewm,My preamp arrived and I checked out the VAC 12AX7s. Construction looks identical to my Psvane 12AX7s without the gold plating on the pins. So that means they're almost certainly made by Shugang, which also makes the Psvanes. They're really... | |
| VAC Signature MK2a pre "phono tube questions" I asked VAC. VAC recommended tube rolling. In fact, Brent strongly recommended (three times!) installing the switch to accommodate the 6DJ8 family instead of just the stock 8416 tubes primarily because the latter was only made by Amperex and the f... | |
| VAC Signature MK2a pre "phono tube questions" D'oh! I meant medical grade Amperex 12AX7. I mentally misfired because I had VAC install a 6922 switch for the 8416 tubes (at their recommendation) in the linestage and was thinking the tubes I'll use to roll that position. No, I'd never put a 730... | |
| VAC Signature MK2a pre "phono tube questions" Hi Dev,The phono circuit in your preamp is the same as in the Phi Beta, which I'll receive on Friday. I, too, asked Brent about rolling the 12AX7s a few weeks ago and received similar info. One thing I'll add is that he said the back row, the inpu... | |
| Speakers for Bryston What model are you referring to? The "lifted on top" criticism was common for older lines, I understand, pre-SST2. I've actually never heard any of the earlier ones. The current 28B-SST2 is remarkably balanced across the audio band, perhaps even a... | |
| Speakers for Bryston All I can say is that your experience with PMC and large Brystons bears no resemblance to mine. None at all. Not even in the same universe. | |
| Speakers for Bryston PMC is expensive but value is in the ear of the beholder. I bought IB2i a few months ago and think I received excellent value. With 28B-SST2 amps they sound absolutely gob-smack wonderful, and both brands come with transferable 20-year warranties.... | |
| Oppo BDP-95 sounds GREAT? When I bought an Oppo BDP-95 two months ago for my main system I had low expectations, not least because I listen to vinyl 95% of the time in this system and my vinyl rig is good and pricey and carefully set up. But I figured, one box for redbook,... | |
| 9-in arm for SPUs with easy VTA ? Phil, how is the stock internal wiring on these arms? Also, the specs say max VTF of 3g. I notice, in your primary system, that you run the 12-in. version with a Meister Silver, which has a recommended VTF of 4g. It handles that SPU OK? | |
| 9-in arm for SPUs with easy VTA ? Interesting rec! Thanks, Phil. | |
| 9-in arm for SPUs with easy VTA ? Never mind about the phono cable question. I figured it out--DIN connector at the base. | |
| 9-in arm for SPUs with easy VTA ? Dertonarm, that's good info. Thank you. Is the original wiring good enough in these arms or is it something I should expect to have upgraded? Also, do the internal leads go all the way from the cartridge clips to phono stage inputs, perhaps via RC... | |
| 9-in arm for SPUs with easy VTA ? Also, are some versions better than others? Anything in particular I should look out for when searching for one? | |
| 9-in arm for SPUs with easy VTA ? Thanks for the responses. The trick is finding one! You guys have any secret sources? :) | |
| Speakers for Bryston PMC mates very well with Bryston. |