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January 23, 2024, 02:37 PM
Thread: Newbie needs tube amp tip
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Re: Newbie needs tube amp tip
Bottlehead makes a great 6V6 preamp kit, the Moreplay, that would pair well with a transparent class D amp like the Starkrimson. You’d definitely get the 6V6 flavor.
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January 18, 2024, 01:30 PM
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Re: Magnepan owners, please tell me what you have and amplifier(s) you use ...
I would encourage you to try the Starkrimson amp. I recently had it in my home system for 2 weeks and I was extremely impressed with how black the background was and how clear, clean, transparent,...
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March 18, 2021, 12:29 PM
Thread: Another VAC Master Thread
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Re: Another VAC Master Thread
I purchased my Amperex 7308/6DJ8/6922 tubes from Brent Jesse too. Excellent service and tubes have always tested well on my tube tester. Ships fast, too.
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March 18, 2021, 11:42 AM
Thread: VAC Master Preamp Review
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Re: VAC Master Preamp Review
A 2nd VAC Master preamp thread was recently started. Some tube rolling experiences are described in that thread.
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March 15, 2021, 06:19 PM
Thread: Another VAC Master Thread
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Re: Another VAC Master Thread
I thought I had posted on my experience rolling tubes in the Master, but I went back to that thread today and found that I hadn’t. Sorry for not checking sooner.
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March 5, 2021, 01:09 AM
Thread: Networking for audiophiles
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Networking for audiophiles
Small Green Computer made a 2021 AXPONA presentation on this topic. Very clear. Very simple and straightforward. Answered nearly all the questions I had about Ethernet, CAT vs optical Ethernet,...
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February 28, 2021, 12:00 PM
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Re: Kinki studio ex -m1+ integrated amplifier review
Soundstage hifi review:
SoundStage! Hi-Fi | SoundStageHiFi.com - Kinki Studio EX-M1+ Integrated Amplifier -
February 20, 2021, 08:05 PM
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Re: Keces P3 linear power supply with modem and router
A 1 week update. Significant improvement since the Keces P3 was initially installed. I can’t think of anything that hasn’t improved significantly. It’s an order and type of improvement similar to...
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February 14, 2021, 12:34 PM
Thread: new amp kit
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Re: new amp kit
You might want to consider reflowing each and every solder joint from input to output in the humming channel. Some bad solder joints appear to be OK but aren’t. This is commonly recommended on the...
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February 10, 2021, 08:36 PM
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Keces P3 linear power supply with modem and router
I recently purchased a new Motorola MB8600 cable modem and MR2600 router. As soon as I put them in my system I noticed that my digital system sounded unpleasantly harsher and brighter. I hoped that...
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February 8, 2021, 04:51 PM
Thread: AMG v12 TURNTABLES
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Re: AMG v12 TURNTABLES
There is also a piece of black plastic around the spindle that has to be removed first. But no doubt, it is a PITA to remove the platter. I’ve cursed at it many times!
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January 16, 2021, 06:23 PM
Thread: new amp kit
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Re: new amp kit
FWIW, my ANK EL34 amp is dead-quiet on AN AN/E speakers. YMMV.
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January 16, 2021, 02:52 PM
Thread: new amp kit
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Re: new amp kit
Sorry to hear that!
The ANK amps are very good. You won’t get solid state hit you in the chest bass, but you will get solid, balanced bass.
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January 13, 2021, 08:02 PM
Thread: What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table?
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Re: What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table?
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December 26, 2020, 07:09 PM
Thread: new amp kit
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Re: new amp kit
Nice work! I like the large chassis—plenty of room to go back and assess the sonic effects of changing out resistors, capacitors, etc. Should be a fun journey!
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December 25, 2020, 10:10 PM
Thread: new amp kit
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Re: new amp kit
We want pics! 👍😊
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December 15, 2020, 10:39 PM
Thread: 501 Mono Amplifier
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Re: 501 Mono Amplifier
FWIW, my dealer whose opinion I trust and who sells Soulution, has also told me that Soulution amps sound best with Soulution preamps.
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December 13, 2020, 07:06 PM
Thread: new amp kit
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Re: new amp kit
I built the ANK Audiokits L4 EL34 Triple C-Core MonoBlocks several years ago. When I built them the manual hadn’t been finalized and it was NOT an easy build. The manual is finalized now and should...
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October 17, 2020, 12:51 AM
Thread: Gryphon Antileon Evo
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Re: Gryphon Antileon Evo
Dry and sterile was my impression as well. Definitely not my cup of tea but some people luv ‘em...
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September 7, 2020, 11:08 PM
Thread: Roon problems
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Re: Roon problems
Lots of people running Macs have had trouble with the iPad app connecting to Roon core on a Mac. After several yrs of frustration, I finally bought a dedicated music player (totaldac d1-player) to...
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August 29, 2020, 11:51 AM
Thread: Gryphon Antileon Evo Arrives
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Re: Gryphon Antileon Evo Arrives
I recently spoke to my dealer about auditioning the Mephisto stereo and Antileon Evo monoblocks. He was strongly encouraging me to listen to the Essence, too. He REALLY thinks highly of it.
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July 21, 2020, 11:22 AM
Thread: Roon problems
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Re: Roon problems
I love Roon when it works, but it was a major PITA when I was running Roon core on my iMac, my music library was on a NAS, and I was controlling it on an iPad. When using the iPad, it was constantly...
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June 8, 2020, 01:36 PM
Thread: Mullard 12AX7 tubes
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Re: Mullard 12AX7 tubes
This was my experience, too. As in too much for my taste, which leans toward liking warm and dark.
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May 30, 2020, 05:48 PM
Thread: VAC Master Preamp Review
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Re: VAC Master Preamp Review
Yes, very similar!
I purchased all my digital equipment directly from totaldac and currently have the d1-player, d1-streamer, d1-reclocker and d1-twelve mk II dac.
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May 30, 2020, 05:14 PM
Thread: VAC Master Preamp Review
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Re: VAC Master Preamp Review
Hi Tube Guy. Just to be clear, I haven't heard the Signature SE preamp. I owned the Signature MkIIa preamp, and that is what I can compare the Master to. And "yes", the Master is WAY better than...
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Ok, thanks very much for the quick response.
Esoteric DAC type, DSD or PCM?