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Re: Tube Equipment Power Button Best Practices
Rectifiers can make a huge difference in sound. I've rolled many GZ34's, 6X4's and 5Z4's and many variants. They all made a noticeable difference in sound. The 50's Brimar CV…1 · -
Re: Tube Equipment Power Button Best Practices
The electronics in the path of the tube, like wire insulation, resistor material, capacitors, PCB's, etc. I've never seen a power tube glass envelope explode, but I've seen some mighty…1 · -
Re: Tube Equipment Power Button Best Practices
Don't leave tube gear running unattended. Today's gear vs. vintage gear is pretty robust so powering on/off isn't as much of an issue. You will get better sound if the tubes are warmed…2 · -
Re: Qobuz vs Local Network Streaming
I've had a local music server before with my Squeezebox, not the best or easiest software to use, but pretty good for the time. My brother is in IT and has always steered me and helped me with m…1 · -
Re: Finally pulled the trigger......
To further expand on a comment I made earlier. I'm hearing things in recordings I've never heard before. Like a lip smack, or slight movement in a squeaky chair. Slight inhale before she st…5 ·
