yakbob
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| Prima Luna Vs Accupahse The main reason to consider PrimaLuna is for their all tube design, engineering and overall build quality. It just what they do best. I feel that hybrid “Floyd” offering will be short lived. It’s a nice, all in one package with sufficient power, b... | |
| recommend 6L6 tubes for preamp I have a headphone amp that runs 6v6 tubes. My favorite NOS tubes are listed below. STC/Brimar 6v6g (1930s era). well balanced sound, no single area of emphasis. Hard to find and somewhat pricy. My current favorite. Westinghouse 6v6g: (1940s era... | |
| The latest audiophile streamer craze The more things change… https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/anyone-using-crystals | |
| McIntosh C2700: different volume for different outputs? (maybe a dumb question!) Is your goal to have independent volume control for both sets of speakers running at the same time? If so, your answer is likely no. At least I didn’t see anything about Zone B operation in the c2700 manual. I did own a McIntosh mx-120 that did al... | |
| Adding a power trigger to an amp that doesn't have one A Niles AC-3 would work: https://www.ebay.com/itm/235143119753?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=235143119753&targetid=1529493988702&device=... | |
| LOUDNESS COMPENSATION EITHER IN AN EQUALIZER OR LOUDNESS CONTOUR CONTROL IN AN AMPLIFIER Not knowing what your system currently consists of, but if you’re willing to look at used gear, the McIntosh MX-120 has a nicely integrated variable loudness contour that provides more control than an on/off loudness switch, allowing you to dial i... | |
| How much hum is normal from a new tube amp While I’ve found the KT-150 Tubes to be the least reliable power tube I’ve ever used, they never produced hum in my amp (primaluna evo 300). Agree with the choir to return the amp for a refund or replacement. I had a similar issue with a Carver C... | |
| McIntosh C22 (old & new) vs C2600 @jpizzit , this thread might help with your research: https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/differences-between-new-mac-preamps.986070/ | |
| McIntosh C22 (old & new) vs C2600 The C2200 and C2300 would offer better value than the C2600, and both aren’t burdened with the McIntosh DAC modules, which are easily bettered by external units of modest cost. A C2300 would come in under budget and allow for other system upgrades... | |
| Air conditioning for audiophiles. Another vote for the Midea U-shaped window unit. I just installed their 8000 btu unit in our bedroom and it’s very quiet. It also maintains a set temperature, meaning, the fan and condenser don’t run at all once it meets the set temperature, so th... | |
| Distinguish real and fake Tannoy GR series Speakers Did you try pulling one of the drivers and taking a look inside? | |
| Thinking about another amplifier (Galion) I'm not sure why anyone would be drawn to the specs of the TS120 since it's essentially a re-badged Doge 10, which can be found used for half of what is being asked for the 120. If you're going there for the tone controls, would a Schitt Loki Max ... | |
| Galion TS120 @smodtactical It’s a Doge 10. Internal pics are on the site. https://doge.audio/product/doge-10-padc/ | |
| Are Harbeth Super HL5 XD right for me? Are you in the states? I always felt Harbeth were a poor value on this side of the pond. A nice, well designed/built product, and respected history…but still. In the similar “new but vintage look and feel” category, I’d suggest looking into the ... | |
| Jazz like this? Suggestions Some additions similar to MRQ that I didn't see listed above: Brent Jensen: The Sound of a Dry Martini (basically a Paul Desmond tribute) Ben Patterson: For Once in My Life Houston Person: Live in Paris Hank Jones: For My Father |