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| In Walls For inwalls, I'd check out the offerings from James Loudspeakers, Triad, Phase Technology (CI110, CI130, CI120). All 3 manufacturers sell through custom home integrators, though.The good part about that is they will handle the custom installation... | |
| Cary SLI-80 tweaks and improvements? Just for future reference, Cary emailed back a list of bias settings for the various tubes that will work: EL-34 50mA KT-77 50 mA KT-88 75mA 6550 75 mA KT-120 75mA - 80mA Do not use KT-66's. | |
| Decware Sarah 300B Amp? I don't think anyone looking at or owning 300B SET amps are looking for huge power. | |
| Decware Sarah 300B Amp? As a Decware owner, not the Sarah, they do make some fantastic sounding amplifiers. Their waitlist is crazy-long now, but occasionally used pieces come up for sale. Due to that, the secondary market prices are basically the same as new prices. Th... | |
| Cary SLI-80 tweaks and improvements? I found the plate voltage for mine. Measured it at 588v. So for future reference, there it is. | |
| Cary SLI-80 tweaks and improvements? Cary informed me that the hexfreds just replace the existing diodes and the tube rectifiers stay. Also, does anybody know the plate voltage in these? I can't find a stated value any where. It would be helpful for trying different tubes. | |
| Cary SLI-80 tweaks and improvements? I actually like the tube rectifiers as well. They just look cooler, in my opinion. 😎 I was looking at this photo which shows the internally modified bits and it appears that it matches the diagram I have where the Hexfreds replace the existing... | |
| Cary SLI-80 tweaks and improvements? Decooney, I have a couple of other questions: 1) When installing the 4 Hexfreds, do they just replace the standard diodes that are there, while retaining the tube rectifiers, or are they meant to replace the existing tube rectifiers all together... | |
| Cool running, low powered power amp Yes, the Decware waitlist is something to contend with. There is a set of UFO monoblocks on USAM right now just above your budget line. However, the regular UFO's come up about once a month or so for sale. There is also a gorgeous, upgraded R... | |
| Cool running, low powered power amp The Decware is a fantastic choice. I was just going to suggest it or maybe a Decware Rachel. Happy listening and be sure to report back on your findings. | |
| Cary SLI-80 tweaks and improvements? I received a reply from Cary. It looks like their upgrades have expanded beyond what's on their website. They now offer an upgraded choke as well as some Solan bypass caps that can be installed. Also, the larger coupling caps are now Mundorf ca... | |
| Cary SLI-80 tweaks and improvements? I looked at changing speakers for a while, but I really like my present speakers, which are Vienna Acoustics. I have looked at a pair of Omega bookshelves since they are more sensitive and almost bought a pair. There isn't much else that I have ... | |
| Cary SLI-80 tweaks and improvements? Thanks for the detailed reply. Mine is not a Signature model. By looking at the font on the top of the unit, it's probably more of a "first-generation' type. What KT88's did you eventually land on? I'm searching for a good local technician so ... | |
| 40+ watts SET, cost is not a problem The biggest I know of are the NAT Audio Magma's. Those things are monsters. | |
| Small amp or all in 1 choice? For the 2nd time: Amp: The Wireless Streaming Speaker Amplifier | Sonos |