carlsbad2
Responses from carlsbad2
| JJ preamp tubes - repeated problems Tubes are a consummable. use this as an opportunity to upgrade. PS I wouldn't own an amp with 24 tubes. | |
| Bi-amping Polk 50 monitors with Onkyo receiver It's free so why not experiment. I will be surprised it it is an improvment. You will need a way to adjust the relative volume. Pretty sure the reciever will provide that. Jerry | |
| Most impactful for playing soft I had a friend over last night and we listened for hours. Couldn’t believe how great the system was sounding. House was dead quiet and the room was full. I pulled out my phone and the sound meter said average in low 50 dB. I didn’t believe it so I... | |
| Most impactful for playing soft Speaking plainly, I consider what you have just observed to be the difference between your system and the next level up (maybe 2 levels if you take small steps). To get to where you want to be I'd replace every component you have named. Jerry | |
| Mogami Power Cable @lcjockey I thought I saw a yarbo option that didn't have individual insulated strands. I think that was an idea not well thought out and they are eager to sell out of it. I agree, avoid it. -Jerry | |
| Interconnects Use your current interconnects and enjoy your new components. after you have fully formed your opinions and understand your new sound, then consider new interconnects. It will be clearer to you then. Jerry | |
| Mogami Power Cable As I mentioned, both of the other cables mentioned by the OP are shielded. In addition to what Erik said, I'll add that I don't trust this guy much. I'd double check everything he says, especially whether a ground wire is required. His graphic... | |
| A persistent hummmm... Has the amp ever been quiet or did it have this hum from the first time you used it? I’ve had hum from tube amps associated with noisy tubes. Atmasphere already confirmed you swapped the input tubes whch are more likely to be the problem. I’ve ha... | |
| Bananas rule, spades drool. End of discussion. @horstmann I didn't mention low mass since most here don't consider that. Since you do I'll share that I make my own low mass binding posts by pressing an OFC copper tube through the center of a bored out 3/8" threaded nylon rod. Perfect match f... | |
| on the cheap I have an allo usbridge signature streamer in my secondary system and it is very good for $249. You can often find people upgradeing and selling cheap. I had a node too and it was an OK streamer and poor dac. you are paying extra to get a poor D... | |
| Mogami Power Cable You can't use signal cable. Beware as anyone can make and post a youtube video. I googled the other 2 cables you mentioned and they look nice. they are the metric equivalent of 10awg so are good for an amp and are well shielded. (the shield is... | |
| Source suggestions for small spades Based on your inability to properly measure the post, you need to find a friend with a set of calipers and maybe some DIY skills to share. It isn't hard to learn but maybe you need a little help. You need to fit the lug to the terminal. A too-b... | |
| Building your music digital music collection It'll keep you off the street. | |
| Long USB cable recommendation No use spending a lot of money on a cable coming from a laptop. any of the audioquest that have silver coated conductors would be my choice. I think the least expensive is the Forest. A long usb is much better than wireless. Jerry | |
| Bananas rule, spades drool. End of discussion. I use one-piece BFA style banana plugs (not really banana plug but fit into the same female connection). They fit tight, stay tight, and are one piece. Tranditional banana plugs are a challenge because they have to be either gold coated steel (t... |