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September 14, 2022, 04:36 AM
Thread: Western Electric 91 E just arrived ...
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Re: Western Electric 91 E just arrived ...
Very nice.... I thought it was vapor ware but it actually does exist. Enjoy and be sure to share your impressions
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August 27, 2022, 04:15 PM
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Sticky: Poll: Re: What type of amps do you use? Tube? Solid State? Both? Hybrid?
Thanks, I understand that it's looks are very polarizing but it is really built to a different standard. It is entirely handmade , the inside is as nice the outside from a design and layout...
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August 27, 2022, 07:07 AM
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Re: Tubed Power Amplifiers. Are the disadvantages too great ?
Sure it only makes 7 watts, but they are 7 REALLY good watts.....
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August 27, 2022, 07:05 AM
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Re: Tubed Power Amplifiers. Are the disadvantages too great ?
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August 27, 2022, 06:57 AM
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Sticky: Poll: Re: What type of amps do you use? Tube? Solid State? Both? Hybrid?
I have been using tube amps and preamps for 20 years. My Toolshed Amps 300b is the best piece of gear I have owned to date. I just sold my Zesto Leto to make way for a new Toolshed Amps 101d...
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August 27, 2022, 06:49 AM
Thread: DAC with Bluesound Node?
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Re: DAC with Bluesound Node?
The Node sounds OK but can definitely benefit from pairing it with a good DAC. I was using my Vault 2i with a RME adi2 and it was a good pairing. Then I picked up a LAB 12 DAC 1 Reference, a non...
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August 21, 2022, 07:57 PM
Thread: point-to-point, hand-wired tube amps
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Re: point-to-point, hand-wired tube amps
Add Toolshed Amps to the list. I have had their 300b amp for a few weeks and it is awesome. So good in fact I am having Matt of Toolshed build me a preamp based on the 101d tube .
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July 26, 2022, 03:43 AM
Thread: How Does a Brand Survive?
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Re: How Does a Brand Survive?
Great customer service resulting in brand loyalty is one way. I also have some gear by defunct brands like Sonic Frontiers, B&K , OPPO , Fanfare..... all great stuff that fortunately works and...
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July 26, 2022, 01:35 AM
Thread: Tube DAC Recommendations
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Re: Tube DAC Recommendations
I just picked up the LAB 12 DAC 1 Reference. It's a NON OS dac with a pair of 6922 in the output. I am really enjoying this DAC , it is a lot better than the RME dac it replaced in that it is...
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July 26, 2022, 01:22 AM
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Re: Tubed Power Amplifiers. Are the disadvantages too great ?
I have had some type of tube gear in my system since the early nineties. I have had several tube preamps and about a half dozen amps and they have been incredibly reliable. I owe this I believe...
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July 26, 2022, 01:06 AM
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Re: 2 great valve monos - OR 1 great 300b (Which is better)
I have been using a pair of Quicksilver Mid Monos and they have been great but I am retiring them for a Toolshed Amps 300b. I am using a pair of Klipsch Forte and they barely even male those amps...
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July 21, 2022, 08:12 PM
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Re: FIRST LOOK! The TORRIFIED DEVILLE SQ's Arrive! HiFi END GAME FOR LIFE.
Enjoy, pictures do not do those justice. For anyone in New England you can see those at Fidelis in NH. Awesome store, no tax... just bought a DAC there and they are great to deal with
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July 21, 2022, 08:09 PM
Thread: point-to-point, hand-wired tube amps
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Re: point-to-point, hand-wired tube amps
Update ... the Toolshed 300b is done. Will post pics and impressions soon.
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April 30, 2022, 01:19 PM
Thread: point-to-point, hand-wired tube amps
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Re: point-to-point, hand-wired tube amps
I’m a fan of P2P designs. My Quicksilver Mid Monos are super reliable. I’ve had them since 15, bought them used at about a year and a half old. I love them. They will soon be replaced by a...
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After 1 year of tremendous enjoyment with my new gear, I have been so lucky to audition a Gryphon Antileon EVO. Being dazzled by the sheer control through unlimited power and resulting vividness and...
Upgrade on the way...