curiousjim
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| PS Audio BHK signature preamp I have the BHK Signature preamp and it’s really good. The hook that made me buy it was the tube rolling aspect. I was able to find some RCA Cleartops from Brent Jesse that were perfect for my ears. When I saw the half price ad, at first I was kin... | |
| What is your favorite budget streamer? I happily have the a BS Node N130 on a system. | |
| Drinking Songs playlest... What am I missing? Jimmy Buffett, Wasted away in Margaritaville. | |
| I was recently introduced to this musician, so I am sharing What album did you buy? | |
| Calling All Tube Gurus @elrod The good and the bad of using tubes is there a lot variation. The biggest variables are brand and how much they’ve been used. If you have a decent system and decent ears, you should be able to hear the differences. Recently I bought som... | |
| Hegel H120 or H190 If you can find a H190, then go for it. Great bang for the buck! All the best. | |
| Phil Lesh Since I heard he passed, I have watched as many videos of him with his 6 string bass. Genuinely fun to watch and hear. RIP | |
| Physical degradation of CD's While I have had CD’s go bad because they weren’t constructed properly, the aluminum inside has corroded and or air pockets have formed, I’ve never had one go bad from use. Misuse maybe, but not laser induced wear. | |
| Solid State Preamp to replace tube unit @jimbones Have you considered going with a Hybrid preamp? I’m using a PS Audio Signature preamp. It uses either 12au7’s or the 6dj7 family of tubes. I tried four different 12au7’s and I settled on RCA Cleartops with new Tungsol coming in a clos... | |
| What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report The Cowboy Junkies, The Trinity Sessions. Excellent! | |
| Tune of the Day Stillwater, Mindbender. | |
| Tune of the Day Eric Bibb,, Lonesome Valley https://youtu.be/C72rDxpoGHg?si=LH3GkZCuopJYt-mr | |
| I am looking for accurate plans for Altec 612 (Abby Road Monitors) Sounds silly, but see if you can reach Alan Parsons through his fan club. I have a friend who asked a Pink Floyd question and he apparently answered. I have met AP twice and he is a really down to earth kinda guy. All the best! | |
| Jazz for aficionados Having a good time listening to the Monty Alexander Trio. Currently playing The Montreux Years. The song Renewal is one of several great cuts. (1993) | |
| Tune of the Day Marshall Tucker Band, Last Of The Singing Cowboys. |