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three_easy_payments Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,097 posts 10-25-2020 at 02:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I don't advise on separates as they're too low value for me. Question: so why even post on this thread? Answer: to promote your agenda of what should be the best approach to audio and to promote the brands you like (even if you've never owned).
phcollie Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 342 posts 10-25-2020 at 02:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Op, Whichever product you choose, consider how you will use the piece in regular listening. For me, I like to roll tubes so having easy access with exposed tubes allows for me to do this without a major disassembly process and moving the components, wires etc. Having the ability to put the tubes in standby or bypass mode is also very nice if you are a 24/7 power on listener. While some chime on about difficulty in locating them, I find the 6SN7 NOS tubes very pleasing to my ears. Particularly the KenRad JAN VT231 and the Melz1578. Good Luck in your search, there is more to this than just a brand name and a dollar amount.
jjss49 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,612 posts 10-25-2020 at 04:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete consider how you will use the piece in regular listening. For me, I like to roll tubes so having easy access with exposed tubes allows for me to do this without a major disassembly process and moving the components, wires etc. Having the ability to put the tubes in standby or bypass mode is also very nice if you are a 24/7 power on listener. While some chime on about difficulty in locating them, I find the 6SN7 NOS tubes very pleasing to my ears very much agree with the above - good luck
hilde45 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,974 posts 10-25-2020 at 05:11pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @jjss49 Jeebus, is this good advice. I bought a solid state amp to supplement my tube amp -- just to have for fun and kicks, and the occasional quick listen (in case the tubes don't have time to warm up) -- and I now use it a lot! Just goes to show how much of an overall practice listening is. If I start to roll tubes on my preamp more often, I may just have to take the cover off. 18 screws are too many!
yogiboy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,675 posts 10-25-2020 at 06:14pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @hilde45 I have the same QS preamp that you have. Two screws, one screw on two opposite corners is enough to hold the cover down without any movement!