mapman
Responses from mapman
| Replace tubes yearly? @invalid good point that not all tubes need be top performers. It all depends on the specific design of each amp. I had a ARC sp16 tube preamp that used 6 12ax7 tubes. Only one or two required very high performance tubes. When I bought tubes from... | |
| How many of us are truly satisfied with their systems? I’m truly happy with 4 of mine currently. The 5th not so much. That’s the one running some spare items that I use simply to experiment with. It’s fun! At least I think it is fun. Live and learn! | |
| WHY DO SOME AUDIOPHILES TRY TO TELL OTHERS WHAT THEY CAN OR CAN’T HEAR IN A SYSTEM? I think @jmalen123 wins the prize! 🏆 | |
| Replace tubes yearly? Always keep spares for when eventually will be needed. If you hear noise or distortion other than normal a bad tube or tubes is suspect To find the bad tube replace one at a time and listen for a difference A tube tester is your friend but ho... | |
| Replace tubes yearly? Very lazy and costly advice. Tube vendors will like it. | |
| Tune of the Day It is cold out there... | |
| Whats playing on your system today? Iggy Pop | |
| Tune of the Day | |
| Snake oil and tweaks that work! DSP is the most versatile tweak you can try. | |
| WHY DO SOME AUDIOPHILES TRY TO TELL OTHERS WHAT THEY CAN OR CAN’T HEAR IN A SYSTEM? I hear voices in my head. 🥸 | |
| Whats playing on your system today? @mitch2 yes I read he is a very highly regarded guitarist. Next: | |
| New Amp Advice I’ve heard that very fine Michi amp in a similar system and have to ask: Is there something actually lacking with the Michi or is its designation as weak link purely price based? Some products are simply much higher value than others. If one has ... | |
| What is the science behind audiophile fuses? The science is based on $$$s as best I can tell. | |
| Whats playing on your system today? | |
| Whats playing on your system today? In honor of Inauguration Day news coverage. |