grannyring
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| Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp I have been using Marconi black base 6sn7 tubes and they are amazing in the Dude. They do mids like no other tube I have heard. The Marconi is balanced from top to bottom and has great tone.I had not heard of them until I saw an ad here on the Gon... | |
| what do you use to remove your tubes? Use your hands and fingers. No issues at all. Just wait until they are cool :-) | |
| Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp I don't know but will look at them. I am not a tube expert so I will show you a picture!I know they sound amazing with my new TRL IC !Bill | |
| SS Amp to replace VAC 300.1 in a side-ways move? Want to add more to my above points. When switching from one amp to another, just changing an IC can make all the difference in the world.All of a sudden the things one missed in the new amp are now much better etc... Remember, a system is just th... | |
| SS Amp to replace VAC 300.1 in a side-ways move? Bobheinatz amp was not the same to clarify. Mine had TRL's ground breaking new power supply that was just developed. The 225 amps were still very good, but the power supply in the latest Samson amps are a revelation.The other thing is one just can... | |
| Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp I am now using some very sweet Marconi 6sn7 tubes and the Dude is singing sweeter then ever.I highly recommend this tube if you crave rich, buttery midrange magic. Make no mistake the details, transparency and balance to from top to bottom are all... | |
| SS Amp to replace VAC 300.1 in a side-ways move? My opinion will differ based on my past experience. Went from Canary CA339 tube monoblock amps - 300B push/pull amps with premium tubes throughout. NOS RCA's purchased from Andy at Vintage Tube Services and Sophia Electric Princess Mech Plate 300B... | |
| Should I Try a Tube Preamp? Preamp is the heart of a system. Pick the speakers first. Match with the proper amp. Now it's time to bring the system to life with a great tube preamp. It (preamp) is the heart of any good system.Bill | |
| SACD...around $3500? Look into a Cary 306. They can be had for under $3000. Sound every bit as good as the Professional version that sells for lots more.Very good player! | |
| SET the best? I went from 3.5 watt 2a3 SET monoblock amps made by George Wright and his very fine preamp plus a very nice set of IM Ben speakers made by Terry Cain. These were large folded horns, single driver speakers. Also paired the Cain & Cain sub with ... | |
| Would an SACD Player improve my sound? Very nice system. I have the Cary 306 SACD and yes SACD's sound better - much better. Try to find a 306 used for $2500 or so. Great SACD player!!Bigger improvement then any cable or cap to be frank. The 306 is an awesome player and in the Cary lin... | |
| Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp Gallant, wonderfully thought out and written review. I am very intested in what results after the Dude is back and settled into your system.I did not see the cost of your X2 for comparison to the Dude in terms of value? I did find the Dude really ... | |
| Passive preamp vs. powered InterestingLove to do a shootout. What passive do you suggest that is transformer based?I am near Minneapolis, MN | |
| Help me chose: Verity - PBN Montana - Gemme Audio Yes Peter. I owned the EPX for about a year. You make a very nice speaker to be sure. My comments were simply in reference to the others compared to PBN.I found the others listed and my current to be more to my taste. In my system the PBN's were a... | |
| Passive preamp vs. powered Shakey,Yes they are good and I haved owned several of them and several much better then those you listed - active.I have owned passives from TRL, BV Audio and Placette.Your sound preference may lean to the passive route. Great for you! Others will... |