signaforce
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| tube suggestions/ brand new to tubes I believe preamp tubes can be used to tune a system. Your system, once you removed the Benchmark, leans very warm. I have 4 NOS tbbe sets, Mullard CV4003, Brimar CV4003, Telefunken Red Tip Medicals & Siemens Nickel Plates. My system runs neutr... | |
| Additional Preamp Tubes My new Mullard M8136 arrived today. If they threw a blanket on my system, it is a magic blanket… warm & luscious, yet dynamic… my new favorites. I hope this feeling lasts! Thank you. | |
| Is AI taking over audio gear research? I did not write the AI instructions… simply cut & pasted someone else’s work… probably someone who writes AI instructions for a living. I did spend my career with IBM, in services executive management. I my 40 years at IBM, technology advanced... | |
| Additional Preamp Tubes @curiousjim Too much money… too much weight. System in upstairs bonus room, I can’t even imagine getting your Ref 5’s or G5’s up my stairs. Bribed 2 young neighbors with Macallan just to get the Ref 3’s up the stairs. 😏 Trying to avoid it. We ... | |
| Is AI taking over audio gear research? AI doubters, give that a try… you will be surprised. Regardless, AI should not be standalone, but a part of a 3 legged stool, including individual research and this excellent forum. | |
| Is AI taking over audio gear research? AI can be very lazy & not fact check the information provided. I believe the fee version is better. Regardless one can ‘train’ AI to provide better information, per a recent post. I use the Verification-first consultative mode applied to all m... | |
| Additional Preamp Tubes @curiousjim You have a fantastic system. I think your (& my) tube selection is more driven by our speakers. AI describes your G5’s as …substantially larger, deeper scale of sound with an incredibly lifelike midrange and a more forgiving, lush ... | |
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| Additional Preamp Tubes Still listening. My BHK pre came preloaded with PSVane tubes. Since I already had my current tubes from my Rouge RP1 that matched my BHK (part of the reason I bought the BHK), I changed them out pretty quickly. Most modern tubes are Russian, and ... | |
| Non Rega cartridge suggestions on a P6 I used a Hana ML on my P8. It required a 2MM shim. I also used the Rega full shim. It is an easy install with just 3 screws to remove the tone arm. Potentially a more solid mount, although would use the split shims if I planned to change cartridge... | |
| Additional Preamp Tubes Just ordered the Premium Matched Pair CV4003/M8136 NOS Mullard tubes. They are Markham manufactured, so while less warm than the Blackburn’s they may in fact be a perfect fit. Mitcham was Mullard’s specialized plant for military, industrial... | |
| Additional Preamp Tubes @markmuse Thanks, I looked at 6v and almost bought a pair of 6v Amperex a little while back. As I understand it, noise can be an issue. | |
| Additional Preamp Tubes @pindac Great advise & process! @buellrider97 Mike! I should have known. This gentleman was kind enough, (a few years ago when I was brand new to this hobby), to loan me several sets of tubes to try. Other than meeting on Audiogon, I was a co... | |
| Additional Preamp Tubes Got the answer on the additional designation. CV4003 = British military designation. M8136 = a higher-grade military/industrial specification, typically requiring tighter tolerances, lower noise, and longer life. If they are Blackburn manuf... | |
| Additional Preamp Tubes @pindac @thecarpathian @bbroussard @dtorc Thank you for your recommendations. Early on I read of the favs of King’s for the BHK. Not sure why, but never considered them. 2 for the Amperex 7316, & strong praise. Added. The CV4003 Mullards I ... |