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| Don't sell your tube amps Glad I hung onto my Mid Monos ... they are perfectly suited to drive my new Omega Super Alnico Monitors that I will receive in a few months. | |
| No HDMI out from 4K 85" Sony Maybe something to do with ARC or digital audio settings. Try tuning ARC off in the Sony | |
| How rare is an audiophile Yeah, I really don't know any locally... none of my co-workers, friends , or family. | |
| Sometimes more is not better -or- Ethernet Overkill More than one person has told me Cat8 can cause noise and ground issues. I had issues with my DAC and Streamer. Not always locking onto the signal with hi rez sources Removed Cat8 , put 5e in and no problems | |
| Poll: Most impactful component I agree with Roxy54 in the Preamp being the Soul.... my most dramatic upgrades have been preamps . A good pre is crucial to great sound. Yes there are some DACs that function as a preamp , some very good ones , but I really think there is no ... | |
| Poll: Most impactful component Let's say you have your speaker / room interaction and placement ironed out , the Preamp is the most impactful "component" . Don't believe me? Insert a world class preamp into just about any system and you may be in for a shock. | |
| 6DJ8 vs. 6922? I have actually been trying to get away from this tube. As Lynn Olson mentioned earlier they were never made for audio use, and are very inconsistent The good ones are $$$. A lot of “NOS” are pulls from test equipment and military surplus el... | |
| 6DJ8 vs. 6922? As I mentioned earlier some gear is hard on tubes so NOS 6dj8 probably aren’t a good choice. You want to use a 6922 , a ruggedized 6dj8 The Voskhod 6n23 tubes of the 70s are super rugged and last. Those are what I used in my CJ Classic 2se | |
| 6DJ8 vs. 6922? Some of my favorite 6dj8 are the early 60s Mazda. I had a pair of these from Brent Jessee and they sounded incredible. Unfortunately they had kind of a short life in my CJ preamp. That thing was hard on tubes. I replaced those with some mi... | |
| Pyxi phono stages, two systems. I just bought a Sota Escape a few months ago and was trying to find someone who stocked the Pyxi. I think they may have had production delays . In the end I bought a Sutherland KC Vibe and it's been great. I'm doing a second system , I have... | |
| Your audiophile chair Zero gravity power recliner…. Gotta be careful listening to LPs when in this chair…. It’s easy to fall asleep when reclined | |
| 300b lovers I think it’s very cool that there is a type of renaissance with DHT amps. I wish Don the best in this new venture | |
| Is there a ceiling limit on what you are willing to pay for an audio component? I only buy something if I have the cash. I may put it on a credit card but only for the cash back or extended warranty. If I don’t have the cash in hand, I do not buy it. | |
| Is there a ceiling limit on what you are willing to pay for an audio component? I often bought used, traded, flipped stuff but I am at a point where my kids are grown and my bills are low. That said , about two years ago I started a major upgrade. I spent more than i originally budgeted , but I am at the point where it ... | |
| Question about wpc on tube amps I would say most tube amps aren't practical for Maggie's in most cases. I would definitely suggest looking into a tube preamp , it will allow you to experience and experiment with tubes and still have plenty of power for your speakers. |