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Re: VTL 2.5 PreAmp in the House!
The 84/85 on the Brimar's are NOT year but the test numbers. So they are probably just fine vintage tubes.2 · -
Re: Turning normal speakers into SDA’s
Hmmm.....it seems to me my comments were on point and now you're back peddling. I highlighted where you stated you were wanting it to sound exactly like the SDA crossover. My bad for actually ha…1 · -
Re: Audio nuggets YOU have learned along the way...
Tube gear isn't as finicky as people want to think. Wattage isn't the major factor in determining a good amplifier. Best listening enjoyment is found in the sweet spot Everything matters. T…2 · -
Re: Adcom GFA 545
Upon power-up a thump is normal and on power down if you don't turn the pre off first, you get a farting/squealing noise, which is normal. That's just the caps draining This can be avoided …2 · -
Re: Why are Tube Pre-Amps so Expensive?
Look for an Eastern Electric Mini-Max. Not real common as most people keep them. It's one of the best (used) sub $1K tube pre-amps going. Extremely responsive to tube rolling. Uses tubes that wo…2 ·
