billpete
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| Directional wires/cables Interesting that he is not a big advocate but says he has heard the difference. I do understand if they are made in such a way that it's intended to be used one way or the other, that it may be more important. It is also interesting to note that h... | |
| Directional wires/cables Thanks Some interesting reading. As always, some different opinions on the subject. I guess I'm in the "It's mostly BS" camp and I'll leave it at that. | |
| Questions about tubes and their subsitites Yogi I looked through some of my tubes and found that I have quite a few GE 5751's. I'lll give them a try at some point to see how they compare with the Sylvania GP's. Never heard a word from Cary on my experiment. I have not had the greatest luc... | |
| Questions about tubes and their subsitites I just got a batch of 5 Sylvania 3 mica 5814's to see what I think of them. I have not tested them yet to make up pairs. After I do, I'll see how they compare to the Gold Pins. I've never really been disappointed by any Sylvania tubes. I have a pr... | |
| Questions about tubes and their subsitites I am also using lower gain tubes at the 12AX7 spots, using 5751's which are 30db lower than what it calls for. 5751's are often used this way and many favor them, including myself. I have never found any AX7's that sounded better than the various... | |
| Questions about tubes and their subsitites For some reason, I swore I'd read that the 5814 had 70 db gain but I am obviously wrong. It does make more sense now. I have used Sylvania GP 6189's and still have them. I have a pretty fair collection of vintage tubes. Next question is alittle m... |