cey

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YouTube Reviews
well, it seems to me that many of these guys have some area of hifi they focus on and rarely stray from. the hifi world hasnt paid any attention to marantz since the end of the 22 and 23 series, so count that out as, with exception, its just not ... 
tube suggestions/ brand new to tubes
NOS RECOMMENDATIONS as far as recommendations, brand is not so important, as tubes were often rebranded, sometimes more than once, by whoever was selling them.  tubs are identified by manufacture and type, so one may have to look past brand and ... 
Are you having problems with Upscale Audio?
look, his showmanship is great entertainment. cant take it too seriously, but its good stuff. i like when he cracks open an amp and shows whats in there, which is pretty important. his tube prices are over the top, i guess to pay for the showmansh... 
tube suggestions/ brand new to tubes
andys vintage tube services is the only top tier NOS retailer in the US and canada left. jim mcshane is in the process of winding down, and brent jesee (audiotubes.com) is under new ownership and quality of service has yet to be est avoid tubedep... 
Is anyone still using a CD Player
yes! one i use as a CD player CDP->preamp->power amp->speakers the other i use as a transport into a DAC CDP->DAC->preamp-. etc 
End Game Phono Preamp (tube)
mind your manners, @atmasphere.  for the record, you can go read every post with every experience on every thread  on every forum regarding SUTs, headamps, etc.  or hire a researcher.  or dont.     
“Civilian” reaction to your gear?
some are blown away, some experience the lead vocals hanging in the air a foot above their head and react accordingly. most say im hearing things ive never heard before.  some just hear music that sounds good and cant perceive anything special. a ... 
End Game Phono Preamp (tube)
@ericba the Modwright PH9.0 XT, at least in MC, is hybrid phono amp using a built in jfet headamp. a properly matched SUT beats a jfet or opamp headamp any day.   
End Game Phono Preamp (tube)
@atmasphere no, i dont have to do polling because its already been done. the sample is already taken for me, and all i had to do is read the english language feedback and polls that are out there already. its not a huge sample. the opinions congre... 
End Game Phono Preamp (tube)
everyone else does, too...@mofimadness and  he should know what im pointing out its all over.   theres no fallacy or falsehood, @atmasphere. it is what it is.  its not my opinion but the aggregate experience and expertise of folks, especially tub... 
End Game Phono Preamp (tube)
the debate is over,  @atmasphere,  he verdict has been in a long time"you get the best MC sound quality with a properly matched and loaded SUT into a MM phono.t case closed. improper matching and loading can result in less than ideal performance.... 
End Game Phono Preamp (tube)
tavish adagio, lector, modwright, softone 4 on a budget, aric audio, herron vtph mm  
End Game Phono Preamp (tube)
you get the best MC sound quality with a properly matched and loaded SUT into a MM phono. theres no debate on that.  i prefer a realistic sounding tube phono.   
Things you did not know about what is inside your speakers and the Huge markups
absolutely. theyre making speakers in china and charging made in usa prices. and the youtuber shills are gushing over it. crazy ass markups. nuckin futz. its a racket.   
How many watts do you really need?
well, my JBLs are designed for a 300WPC amp, so thats what i use. ive used other amps, but they perform best, just as theyre made to, with my 400WPC and 300WPC amps.   i have other speakers that do great with 2 watts, a coupla pairs that are great...