SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).I root for Brian Hoyer to thrive. People are so eager to throw him under the bus with the drafting of "Johnny Football". In the NFL you play based on merit and production. That's the way I like it.... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Bill,The good thing about this site is we learn from each other. There are certain people who contribute much worthwhile knowledge, perspective and input and I consider you one of them. Some... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).The Mullard CV 378 tubes arrived today and I installed them and then went to the concert mentioned above. Any thing I say at this point is redundant as Drdavid and Brownsfan have described them so ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).There's a Steinway piano gallery near my home that features live jazz and classical music performances on a regular basis. Tonight was a showcase for various budding students of jazz piano. 90 minu... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Dennis' Sound RoomHi Cerrot, It seems Andrew was actually paying you quite a compliment and wasn't being condescending regarding the Sander's very reasonable cost. At least that's what comes across to me... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi David,I received an email from Luan (Strawbros3 ) who has been using the skinny CV 378 in his Frankensteins the past 3 days. He says they are definitely very good and sound better than the T... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Obsessed (Again)2nd vote for the simpler approach to room treatments. You can judge each step along the way. It's true , acoustic room treatments can be over done or too ambitous as well.Good Luck,Charles, posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Alright men listen up, two a day practices begin tomorrow. Linemen and linebackers report at 7 am sharp! Okay, now we're going to the weight room.Charles, posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Brett,Pom poms maybe, I'll pass on the outfit. SET folks are a happy bunch. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hello David,Thanks for your comments. I appreciate your impressions as much as I do Bill's(Brownsfan). Both of you have very good taste and ears. I am looking forward to receiving the Mullards ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
as good as i'll ever need!!Andrew,I believe you. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hello Dentdog,The 20 watt tube is the EML 320 XLS and I don't believe the Franks have the proper circuit to realize those 20 watts. I use the EML XLS 300b which is a drop in replacement in this... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Brett,I must say, It sure is fun having you back on this site and I hope you get your Wavelength amplifiers up and running soon. Come on Mr. Rankin, take care of Brett.Charles, posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Bill,I imagine that your system as presently configured sounds devine, your happiness shines through via your posts. I must give you ample credit for what you've done. Going from 500 watt trans... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Bill,I don't want to present to big a deal about the Jupiter capacitors. I've enjoyed the Franks immensely for 5 years with those stock Solens caps on board. The Jupiter is a definitely "solid"... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Bill,Thanks for the article link, I 'll read it tonight. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
as good as i'll ever need!!Hi Dave,I truly appreciate your kind invitation. If I'm ever in that area I will certainly accept your offer.Charles, posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Bill,I look forward to trying the Mullards based on your rewarding experience with them. Israel was emphatic in saying that the CV 378 is the "best" rectifier tube for his Frankenstein creation... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Luan,I spoke with the Canadian Mullard vendor who I purchased from. He says the fat bottle CV 378 is expensive due primarily to their rarity, he said only 2, 000 were ever manufactured. He beli... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
as good as i'll ever need!!Andrew,I became aware of the Chalice Audio PSET amplifiers about 3 or 4 years ago. My gut feeling was they must sound fantastic based simply on their design, built quality and execution. I'm no... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Shawbros3,Just in case you're interested in doing this one day. I recently changed input coupling capacitors in my Frankenstein.The Solens 0.47uf cap at the 6em7 tube(driver tube) location. ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Shwbros3,Thanks for your comments on these Mullard tubes. The fat bottle CV 378 seems quite special based on your experience. Well, at least the skinny CV 378 is a solid step up above my 5u4g r... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThanks for your reply Albert, that's quite a compliment for the Allnic DAC. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHello Albert,With accumulating burn in hours and continued listening, what is your verdict on the DHT Allnic DAC and has it met your expectations?Charles, posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Bill, Good logic regarding the 300b, your current tube is well above the average level and is considered to be a very good 300b. The proof is that you're obviously enjoying your music and these... posted over 11 years ago | View comment |