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| Preamp Deal of the Century Regarding high versus low gain position, it's unwise to make blanket statements on which is better. It ultimately depends on your source and amp's gain. For example, if your amp's gain is very low, you are better served with your Supratek set to h... | |
| 845 integrateds Chazz, which BC amp did you get? If you're referring to power amps, you need a high gain preamp to make the BC amp sing. The Odeons should be easy to drive with about 8 watts. | |
| Best Power Conditioner Another vote for Audio Magic. The only other conditioner I enjoyed was the Shunyata original Hydra (the newest models are respectable too). IME, I don't like anything with a transformer .... passive conditioning all the way. | |
| deHavilland Ultraverve 6sn7 tube question? Mullard never made a 6SN7 equivalent. The tube you're thinking about is the ECC32 (and possibly the ECC34). Neither is a true 6SN7 substitute and both have significantly different operating specs then a 6SN7. In some gear, it can be used safely, b... | |
| 5687 tube Seeing as how 5687 are the cheapest tube type you're using, it wouldn't hurt to invest in a pair or two. Six 6922 and four KT88 will cost you A LOT more then any two 5687 can (except for the Sylvania gold brand and the commonly substituted 6900). ... | |
| 5687 tube 1) 5687 have good servicable lifespans comparable to most octals. 9 pin minis usually last a little longer then octals (this is a gross generalization, of course), so you can say 5687 aren't as long lived as most 9 pin tubes.2) It's hard to say ho... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Oops I meant "source and amp," not "source and CDP" (which obviously makes no sense). | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Depending on your system, you might prefer passive preamps versus active. It's never been the case for me though. I've always enjoyed a good pre (such as the Supratek) between my source and CDP. FWIW, I use SETs for the most part.Tbg, nice effort ... | |
| Absolute Best CD Players Out There Under $12k ? No mention of Accuphase digital products?! Well, let me toss their name in the hat for your consideration. | |
| 300b vs 845 At the risk of generalizing, the 300B can have better frequency range and a more "transparent" midrange. The 845 will outclass the 300B in bass fullness, although in some 845 amp designs, the bass is bloomy and bloated. The 845 was never designed ... | |
| Top Ten Interconnects of all time... Silver Audio's line of ICs, particularly the Apassionatas. No other cable manufacturer has bested Silver Audio in my system, from Nordost (ugh!), VD, Transparent, SW, Cardas, Audience, HT, Tara, et al. | |
| Supratek Tubes and Tube Swappin' for Everybody The Marconi companies were named after their famous founder, Guglielmo Marconi. He was an Italy, but he established and operated his company in England. The grey glass version is usually regarded as tubier sounding: a bit sweeter, richer, and warm... | |
| Supratek Tubes and Tube Swappin' for Everybody These companies simply underwent numerous brand and operational name changes through the years under different ownerships. MWT (Marconi Wireless Telegraph), Osram (Edison General Electric), Genelec (General Electric), GEC (General Electric Company... | |
| Supratek Tubes and Tube Swappin' for Everybody Sorlowski, it's the same tube. | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Philips never made a GZ37. What you have is a rebranded Mullard.For the record, my 6106 never matured to something I appreciated. I have recommitted to my double D getter metal base GZ34.6SN7s really aren't anymore prone to microphony then other t... |