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| Aric Audio Custom 300b PSET "I suggest you add EAT (bold, very fleshed out) and Takatsuki (refined, deep soundstage) to your list. You‘ll probably find the Sophias not at the same level as the above." Just thought I'd mention that JJ makes the EAT tubes. | |
| When were the best tube amps made? Over the last few years I have learned to appreciate the work of small, "boutique" builders. These talented artisan/engineer/enthusiasts can produce equipment that performs at an elite level. In my experience they are all working with vintage, ver... | |
| Luxman 509x vs Hegel H390 I suggest you consider how much power you really need. I used to run a high power SS amp that was excellent. Now I find that 1.5 watts sounds much better than I thought anything could. Of courses, synergy, listening preferences and the partnering... | |
| When were the best tube amps made? There are other aspects to this question. IMHO value must certainly enter the equation. All amplifiers are compromises on some dimension. Either with respect to size, weight, convenience, aesthetic considerations, system synergy. Nowadays there a... | |
| First Sound? I'm interested in this question too. Anyone out there know? | |
| My Medium List of Amplifiers and my Personal Review of Each ! I think it's great that you're doing this. However, based on my experience I think it would be appropriate for you to also tell us what your power situation is and what interconnects and wires you're using. Like whether you have a dedicated line o... | |
| Blue Note Tone Poet Series @alexberger730 Thank you for taking the time to post the videos. I haven't bought many of the Tone Poets but I think you've made a compelling case for the Joe Pass. | |
| Moving Iron Adventures @dogberry - You said: "I have discovered how to take apart my 2905 speakers and keep the failing panels alive a bit longer with hot glue." Really? I'd love to learn more about what you're doing. I have a pair of 2805s that have been rebuilt. 98%... | |
| 6SN7 variants circa 2019 - tone, longevity, reliability, value @noromance Wow. You're right! I'm kind of surprised that they do. $399/pair. Yikes! Anybody 'round here compared the Shuguang tubes to the Linlais? | |
| Linlai E 6sn7 tubes @jtcf Now that you've done this tweak with the dampers how do you think the Linlais compare to other 6SN7s you've lived with? | |
| COINCIDENT FRANKENSTEIN 300B STEREO Wow. Cool. I did not know about this amp. | |
| 6SN7 variants circa 2019 - tone, longevity, reliability, value @noromance Thanks for posting your update. And thanks for the link to the tnt-audio review. I hadn't seen that. It has been almost three years since I started this thread. And a year and a half since the last update by @atmasphere . Time flies!... | |
| Theoretical battery power supply question I can speak from personal experience. I have and have used a Goalzero Yeti 1250 lead acid battery to power my system. I use it when I want the ultimate listening experience. I have written about this experience on this forum before. Think of it as... | |
| Best High Current amplifiers stable into low impedances Just a quick note. The above technical comments are a useful reminder of what the OP was really asking about. And there are many solid suggestions for fine products, too. So, IMHO this becomes a question of value. Bang for the buck. "We know what... | |
| Best High Current amplifiers stable into low impedances On the used market, Innersound Electrostatic amplifier. Or Sanders or Coda. These amplifiers share a common design approach - numerous transistors that can dump gigantic amounts of current into any load. Here’s something I clipped from the enjoy ... |