I'm getting a sporadic scratchiness from the left channel of the RM-10. I'm guessing I need to try replacing some of the tubes to see which one is the problem? Anyone want to give some tube replacement advice for this amp?
The amp itself sounds wonderful but I'm breaking in some new cables now and still trying to re-EQ my room, so I won't comment totally until everything gets in place and worn in. So far it's clear is can be and with better cables I'm getting some decent bass now. You never know how good your speakers are until you give them a good signal though.
Thank you to everyone who commented and offered advice -- I read it all but I could only afford one amp so I went with this one. I did get exactly what I wanted though in 30 great watts instead of 200 so-so amps. Thanks again to everyone for your help. I feel like I have achieved entry-level audiophile status now. :D
Listening to Steve Gadd Band right now -- linked to this from Michael Landau's Liquid Quartet Live on Roon radio. Both really good.
Damn, there's that scratch again!
The amp itself sounds wonderful but I'm breaking in some new cables now and still trying to re-EQ my room, so I won't comment totally until everything gets in place and worn in. So far it's clear is can be and with better cables I'm getting some decent bass now. You never know how good your speakers are until you give them a good signal though.
Thank you to everyone who commented and offered advice -- I read it all but I could only afford one amp so I went with this one. I did get exactly what I wanted though in 30 great watts instead of 200 so-so amps. Thanks again to everyone for your help. I feel like I have achieved entry-level audiophile status now. :D
Listening to Steve Gadd Band right now -- linked to this from Michael Landau's Liquid Quartet Live on Roon radio. Both really good.
Damn, there's that scratch again!