VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?Seimens 7308 is a very nice tube. I'm rolling 60's Seimens Cca in our/same preamp.While you in there, you should also replace the 12au7. I found the stock Philips 6189w too warm and congest... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Back to tubesIf you don't want comments, don't share your system with the world.I think members just want to share their experiences and start a discussion around your system / changes. There are no bes... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Back to Solid State (No More!)Hifimaniac, glad you gave VAC another spin and I'm sure you will not regret it. Welcome back to the family :-) posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
ozy's systemWhat a beautiful and thought out system. It must sounds fantastic ... thanks for sharing. posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
A Really Fyne Show on the Horizon!Waltersalas, you can't go wrong with either VAC or TRL. Kevin and Paul are among one of the best in the business.It makes perfect sense trying/going tube amp with your high efficiency speak... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Doc’s HideawayI have 2 dedicated 20 amp lines for my sound system. My EquiTech 2Q has digital, normal and unfiltered outlets. I find my mono amps sound best plug direct to the wall outlets. Preamp best to 2Q unf... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Doc’s HideawayDr., You have a very well thought out system and it must sounds fantastic. From my experience, Zu IC and SC are EXCELLENT especially for their price but NOT the PC. I find the Zu Mother is ... posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
Sublime SoundPeterayer,That's the DANGER in demos ... are you upgrading to the Q3s? :-):-) posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
Ozzy SystemOzzy, Any plans for your big $$$ Synergistic power cables? Are you going to keep them or replace with something superior and less $$$? posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
Purity NowRtn1, I noticed you use 5 Elrod Statement II PC. Do you used these in components other than your source? I'm not familiar with Elrod but always thought the "II" is for source and "I&... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Purity NowNvanderstoep, I tested in both directions for period of days at a time ... ~75 hours total. I've been using HiFi Tuning fuses for years and always thought directional is a bunch of crock until now.... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Purity NowRth1,So what's your take on the Supreme HiFi Tuning fuses? Do you hear any improvements over the gold version? I'm using HiFi Gold Tuning fuses in all my components. Kind of strange but... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Purity NowRtn1, do you plan to replace all your power cords with NVS? posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Back to Solid State (No More!)Congrats on your ARC Ref 5 Hifimaniac. Good to hear it mates well with your Nemo.When are you going to change the title to "Back to tube (almost)"? After getting ARC 610T? :-)... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
The Rhyno's DenRhyno, how do you like your Audio Horizons preamp? Why the switch from Einstein? posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
The insanity ends...?Mistercrash,You built a VERY impressive system in only 4 years. This might sound crazy, in the long run you will probably save $$ from the upgrading bug with an already SOTA system ... well... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
The insanity ends...?Mistercrash, Are the amps plugged into the Bybee PC or direct to the wall outlet? posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
Mintzar: A Sound Story.SNR is only A component to good sound. In this crazy hobby, there's no right or wrong and good or bad but just one's personal preferences :-) Glad you found the sound that works for you.BTW... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
Mintzar: A Sound Story.Mintzar, Have you tried different tubes in removing the noise? FWIW, I found MW tube rectifiers dead quiet. posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
Fridays' systemPause, I too am impress the Mac MC 275 can drive your EW Andra IIs. I have EW Andra IIs and from my experience, the speaker is very current hungry. My room is 25 x 33 with 15 feet tray ceil... posted about 16 years ago | View comment |