SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Devilboy,I've read that as well regarding direction orientation but haven't done it myself. It's so satisfying as it is I didn't bother with changing the fuse direction. Charles, posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Devilboy,I just went with Synergistic Research as word of mouth and the grapevine endorsements were consistently enthusiastic. They have worked out well for me, but other upgrade fuses could... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Grannyring,If you happen to see this post heres a question for you.You mentioned acquiring a 45 SET amp a few months go and I was surprised its 1.5- 2 watts mated well with your speakers. A... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitIsochronism,Your loaned pair of the Sophia Royal Princess(RP) sounded wonderful in my amplifier( significantly better than the very respectable Sophia princess mesh). It's so good to have true ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHi Dan,You should be very pleased with the purchase of your amplifier . It has the resolution and transparency to exploit the attributes of the premium level 300b tubes. Your found yourself a g... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Dan,LOL! I really felt you'd love the EML XLS if given a listen. Congratulations my friend. Charles, posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitDan,Well written and I understand you sincere joy with your SET based system. SET amplifiers are very simple circuits and if built and implemented well, the music signal will be pure and transp... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Dan,good news!No problems with these tubes , just I thought. I look forward to your initial assessment. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Dan,I just don't believe you'll have any problems with this superb tube. On the other hand the EML 300b mesh plate does have some installation restrictions (amplifier watt dissipation 22- 28... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Brf,I know that Israel Blume (Coincident) discontinued using/offering the KR tubes due to reliability and poor warranty support. He did like the sound of these tubes, now I understand why after... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Brf,I believe they were sent by Swampwalker. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Dan,Reading the EML XLS description it clearly states it is a "plug in" replacement and this tube will auto set it self to WE 300 b standard in an amplifier. The 27 watt output is possible u... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).My buddy jeff (Jwm) was sent a pair of KR 300b tubes to test. After testing them we put them in my Frankenstein and spent time listening and then comparing with my EML XLS tubes. These KR are very ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Dan,I understand your caution, better safe than sorry. I was pretty sure the EML XLS is a drop in replacement 300b and has been fine in my amplifier. I think you'll be okay. Charles, posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Spirit,Given the fact that you, Gary, Phil (213cobra) and Germanboxers love these speakers leads me to believe that they're quite good. All of you certainly demostrae very good taste with yo... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Almost finishing..I would guess that the Nagra 845 with its push pull configuration could mate very well with your speakers. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Thanks Gary. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Gary,I've only heard Zu speakers a few times at shows and was disappointed. All they played was ultra loud rock music, not impressed by high volume demonstrations. I'd love to hear your Zu DEF ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Gary,I wonder if the Green Mill goes after the same crowd as the Jazz Showcase.I'll have to try the Green Mill on a future visit. The Jazz Showcase definitely attracts the jazz diehards,... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).I'm in Chicago this weekend to visit my wife's family. My mother in law is a true jazz fan so last night she took us to a venue called the Jazz Showcase to hear the Joey DeFrancesco organ trio. Wha... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitDan, I'm interested to see what your impression of them are once you hear them. I think you made a wise choice, good SET amps deserve good tubesCharles, posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitDan,I have just spent the past several days listening to the Sophia Princess mesh 300b sent to me by an audiogon member. He wanted me to compare these to my Takatsuki and EML XLS. My impression... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHi Dan,No attempt to dissuade you from purchasing the magnificent Takatsuki but the EML XLS is an excellent 300b to seriously consider if the Takatsuki is too costly. I own both and love them. ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Thanks Sal, I can't have too many good vibraphonist playing recordings. The more the merrier. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeYes the Matrix 800, but the general principle would be the same. I'm a very strong advocate for the virtues of SET amplifiers but that's predicated on a compatible speaker match. Your speaker would... posted over 12 years ago | View comment |