shkong78
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| Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649606105-pair-melz-russian-1578-6sn7-metal-base-super-tubes/?utm_campaign=new-watchlist-added&utm_source=transaction&utm_medium=email I placed an order for this genuine "Melz 1578" at 250$.Although I... | |
| What's the best integrated amp in the $1500-$2000 range? Used Rogue Cronus Magnum II around 1500$ will drive most of speaker well.Actually you have to specify your speaker since synergy between amp and speaker is important. | |
| Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes My amps have no internal switch for 12 volt filament.Thus I can not use 12sn7 | |
| Schiit Freya+(Plus) Regarding OP’s problem of Freya+ sounding too lush over the top.I also found Freya lush but not over the top.Stock tubes does not sound harsh but veiled.If you spend 50$ per pair of Sylvania GTB tubes made in 1950’s from Ebay, then it will sound m... | |
| Schiit Freya+(Plus) @ oldhvymec I had enjoyed my Freya + for three weeks without issue.But I also noticed it runs hot.Do you have good ventilation around it?It shall not be under the shelf.If you keep having problem, it is better to contact Schitt support.They will... | |
| Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes @lowrider57 If the listed price is 150$ instead of 250$, then I may take the risk.But I will wait for the tube coming from Ukraine.As writing this, I am happy with sound out of KR vt231 which sound sweet, laid back and punch.By the way I use demag... | |
| stand-mount speakers for classical music http://www.stereomojo.com/Onix%20XCD-50%20and%20XIA160%20review/XCD-50ReferenceCDPlayerReview.htm My Vaugn Cabernet speaker plays classical music well with Lyngdorf 2170 which is similar to your Micromega.If you live in Pacific Northwest, the... | |
| Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes Although I have Shuaguang Black 181z, it is not Nos, it will not be included here since it is not Nos.I had already done comparison between Sylvania vt231,and Shuaguang Black 181z about one year ago.My conclusion is that although latter sound warm... | |
| Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes @ pesky_wabbit I found that Nos12sn7 tubes are available at lower price.But I like full and sweet sound out of 6sn7.After having spent 2800$ on buying 25 pairs, I found my favorite Kenrad vt231.But I do not mind using some other 6sn7 tubes from ti... | |
| Amp Upgrade time, $6000 budget, used or new. If you care about soundstage you may consider VTL MB450 used. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa2afe-vtl-mb450-signature-monoblock-amps-tube https://www.stereophile.com/content/vtl-mb-450-series-iii-signature-monoblock-power-amplifier-page... | |
| Amp Upgrade time, $6000 budget, used or new. https://www.ebay.com/itm/KRELL-FPB-450MCX-MONO-BLOCK-AMPLIFIER-PAIR-IN-THE-EXCELLENT-WORKING-CONDITIONS-/193437966918?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10 How about Krell Fpb 450 monoblocks?It will drive your speaker aplomb.I had used Krell KSA 150... | |
| Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes @rodman99999 I do respect your personal choice.Choice of tube or cable depends on system and personal taste.There is no best thing. for everybody. I had pulled the trigger for another Kenrad vt231 which fit my personal taste with sweet mid and mos... | |
| Sofia Electric Blue 6SN7 Hello OpWhat three pairs of Nos 6sn7 tube did you get?My bet for best value for performance is RCA, Sylvania, Raytheon vt 231 made in 1940's..if you search Ebay you may get a pair around 100$.Rca sounds warm and lush while Syl sound transparent wi... | |
| What is your most beautiful component? Lansche 4.1 speaker with beautiful finish.It also has purple eye( plasma tweeter).https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fH2fqCFwuCTO29sG8ZIyQWKdAnwApc802tYjU_7FR-LuSXlpzuU4YNR_e...The above link is 3 years old photo of the speaker.Since then ... | |
| Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes @audition__audio All vt231 (Syl, Kr, Rca, RT and TS) are in the same tier, not that TS is one notch above .Bass Kr, Rca, Rt, TS , Syl in the orderTransparency TS, Syl, Kr, RT, RCA Details Syl, TS, Kr, RT, RCATonal balance Kr, RCA, TS, RT, SylSound... |