I bought a used PS Audio BHK preamp to replace my Rotel. It sounds thin with no depth & bass compared to my Rotel so I let it run for over an hour with no change. I'm new to tubes so I'm looking for ideas. New tubes or what?
I catch a little heck because I’m using a TFM 45 Carver. I bought the amp new in the 80s. About a year ago it was completely updated with new & better everything. Long list. It is dead quiet, runs cool & is rated at 375 WPC. They told me when they rebuilt it it would be tube like. I'd never had tubes so how would I know. I used to have it on a set of Kappa 8s & it was wonderful.
The day I bought the BHK here on the Gon I ordered a new set of stock tubes from PS Audio. They showed up a little while ago. I have them in now & they made a big big difference. It's starting to happen. I'm looking forward to trying some of the tubes you guys mentioned.
No, I’ve solved the problem. It was old tubes. I’m new to tubes so I spoke too soon. surfmuz, don’t hesitate because of my screw up. Mine is sounding much better w/new tubes.
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