Recommendations on Tube Monoblocks

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  • Dagoods
    Dagoods Posts: 32
    edited October 2009
    Guys,

    Thanks for all the kind words and comments!

    So far I do like the EH's but since I am new to tubes I don't know what I may be missing as yet. So far part of the fun for me is trying out the different tubes until I find what I like the most. Since I need 2 Quad's at a time this could get expensive before it is over with!

    A friend of mine picked up an Anthem tube amp and I just got back from his house. We rolled in a quad of the Winged C's. They sounded nice and I think when they have had some burn in time they will be sweet. He's got Ei's coming from F1nut that he is looking forward to trying out as well.

    So when the Ei's get to him I may buy a quad of the Winged C's and the set he has to try them out. I also have a new quad of the JJ's but will need another of those as well if I am going to try them out.

    I love the tube amps and the warm sound they have. I don't think I will ever go back to SS amps. I do believe that it depends on your whole system as to how the tubes will sound. As well as the acoustics of your listening room.

    I borrowed a Shelter 501 cartridge for about 3 weeks from another friend and gave it back (reluctantly) this past week end. It made a huge difference in the sound of my vinyl. I did not want to spend $1K for a cartridge so today I ordered a Ortofon HMC-30. They said it would give the Shelter a "run for it's money" or I could return it. Just have to wait and see. If it is even close I will be very pleased.

    Thanks again guys I am learning more and more everyday from all of you and I appreciate all of your comments!

    You are right, Tubes Rule!
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  • Dagoods
    Dagoods Posts: 32
    edited October 2009
    beardog03 wrote: »
    with all this tube talk, you are making me want to re-tube !!

    wadaya think of these ?
    6550 or KT-88 ?

    http://www.tubedepot.com/bsct.html

    sorry for the intrusion....if I offend i will start another thread...

    No intrusion at all, but you are going to kill my wallet! I have gotten a bad case of "tube envy" and can't resist the urge to buy more!

    I think I may need an intervention before it's all over with!
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  • Dagoods
    Dagoods Posts: 32
    edited October 2009
    Thought I would post a picture of them. I am still working on the granite they are sitting on. I got spiked feet for them that I have not put on yet.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited October 2009
    Show off;)

    The wing Cs just keeping sounding better.

    Thanks for the help this afternoon
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited October 2009
    Beardog,
    The newest Shuguang has been causing quite a rockus. You might want to check audioasylum. I think it has a leeter 'C' or something to it. But it's the newer one.

    Dagoods,
    Very cool, dude. Glad you're enjoying them. Let me help you spend some money. The smaller input tubes are much cheaper if you want to roll them;).
    Take your time and enjoy it before you start swapping. Enjoy the new amps.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited October 2009
    Dagoods wrote: »
    Thought I would post a picture of them. I am still working on the granite they are sitting on. I got spiked feet for them that I have not put on yet.

    The Manley amps are awesome!
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited October 2009
    organ wrote: »
    Beardog,
    The newest Shuguang has been causing quite a rockus. You might want to check audioasylum. I think it has a leeter 'C' or something to it. But it's the newer one.

    I was just checking on te cost of those yesterday, but didn`t know of anybody that had tried them ...might have to check them out !!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited October 2009
    Dagoods wrote: »
    No intrusion at all, but you are going to kill my wallet! I have gotten a bad case of "tube envy" and can't resist the urge to buy more!

    I think I may need an intervention before it's all over with!

    excellent and welcome to the BIG RABBIT HOLE, careful, it can get dark in here.

    RT1
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