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11 hours ago, rplace said:
I'm not sure I can say which is more important. I know I've had a lot more preamps than amps. I've had several solid state, tube and passives. To me they seem to make more of a difference. One thing I know fore sure, is that after all the swapping I'm quite sure I'll always have a 6SN7 preamp, unless I sell everything, buy an RV and listen only to the system in that. Who am I fooling, I'll find a way to stuff a 6SN7 in there some way. Close second is a good passive...but I agree they always seem to leave me lacking in the long run. I'm very happy wit the passive for about 6 months then I feel like it is too refined, too sterile. Something is missing. No matter the topology, quiet is job #1.
A few years back I decided to simplify and sold most amps and all but one preamp. The one amp (actually amps mono blocks) I regret getting rid of were wright 3.5 2A3 but IIRC they also had a 6SN7 in them, coincidence? I know you got them Joe and passed them on. Maybe you have a better ear than I or are better at dissecting the minute differences. I think some how the the 6SN7 is a needed bit of seasoning in the recipe.
Nice to see you Rich, Hope all is well in Street. lost touch after our brief discussion of Oris 150's (I am pretty seriously on the fence about ordering a pair of horns)
Take care..........................Oh and your ears are better than mine, I just seem to prefer the 6sn7 in a pre.
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23 hours ago, jimjimbo said:
Are you calling someone? What's the hold music like?
Alice Cooper, Welcome to my Nightmare, specifically "Steven" Is it odd that I gravitate twords the dark side of music / movies 👿
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45 minutes ago, seti said:
I view it as a balance. What is your order of importantce other than speakers as overkill there is perfectly sane. I think 1-3 should be of the highest quality you can manage or at least that is what I do. I love rolling amplifiers but have found preamp and sources reveal more changes to me.. At least lately.. Could change mind tomorrow.
1. Preamp incl phono
2. Dac
3. Sources
4. Amps
My next diy project will be a 112a preamp with slagle avc for volume controls. Never liked the resistive path...
This is close to my order of importance. I have my best DAC's to date in house. Source is all digital off PC using J-River as software, Amps are SET 71a and Vincent st70, I also have a gain clone chip amp and an Italian made Aloia SS amp with an inductive power supply. My current pre is very good has a good reputation the Triode Lab AuPre Grande. Speakers are all OB high Eff.
I just know through experience I have always preferred pre-amps using the 6sn7 output........................If I am able to afford a new pre in the near future, I want it to be end game.............................My amps, Dacs, and speakers are more or less there......................The pre-amp is the only item I "SETTLED" for at the time. that said again it is a very good pre.
I do have a PC upgrade on the way and am planning to go Linux running J-River. I want to get away from windows 10, there constant updating and audio issues leave a lot to be desired
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41 minutes ago, Shakeydeal said:
I have had resistor based passive preamps and never really cared for them. But three passives have really sounded excellent to my ears.
A TVC using copper Stevens & Billington transformers
The Sonic Euphoria AVC (autoformer based)
Tortuga Audio LDR
I've owned preamps up to 8K that couldn't touch these if the stars were aligned.
Shakey
"If the stars were aligned" I like that 😃
I used the S & B Transformers for SUT before and I know they are superior products................I have read many glowing responses on the Tortuga as well
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Found some interesting thoughts here:
https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/more-important-pre-amp-or-power-amp.157783/
On the Passive Idea, I have owned and used several including the Truth, Khozomo, Placette & others. They can be very good but to the last I have found them to sound flat with no DRIVE..........Others of course may feel differently. They all allowed plenty of gain for normal listening, they simply could not draw me into the music. I have been on the HIGH Efficiency speaker train for almost 20 years now even my 3/4 WPC set can play loud enough in most cases
I find an active pre just add that jump factor, drive I really REALLY wanted to love Passive, Just never could
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I understand about symmetry and am not really worrying about that in this discussion
In terms of investing in the best pieces you can afford which will offer up the best bang for the buck. a great Pre-amp ? or a great amp ? I have seen where some call a Pre-amp the HUB of a system, which should by all accounts be the best you can buy. Personally I have bought WAY more in amps than I have Pre-amps.
I am considering a New Pre-amp that is WAY more than I have owned in the past. I am overall happy with my current sound, "BUT" I feel there are better pre-amp tubes than my current 12au7 based pre. (Theres nothing wrong with a 12au7, I have historically preferred something along the lines of a 6sn7)
If you were building a new system with Tubes, would you put more emphasis on the Pre-amp or the Amp ? (This is strictly a 2 channel system.)
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FYI The Freya + and Saga + pres are HYBRID designs which may be why some express they prefer a tube pre with the SS amps. Not bashing either its all about individual preferences. I personally found Hybrids To include both the Schiit pre's mentioned and others, to tend a bit on the lean side, more sterile than a full on tube pre
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16 hours ago, MicroMara said:
You gonna sell them here as well ? 😉
Contrary to popular belief, Audio is a hobby for me. I do not have access to shops where I can go and listen to products. I have 2 options go to visit someone that has a product I want to hear, Or buy and try at home in my own system. Part of the fun of audio is the experience of hearing something different. If I could have 1/4 the money I have lost in audio I could buy a new corvette. I have never made 1 dime profit on a single member of this forum, Nor have I bought anything on this forum for the purpose of flipping for profit.
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Agreed BIZARRO WORLD !!!!!!!!!!!!
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my latest addition to the club
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very limited use, original box will be double boxed 50.00 delivered in the lower 48 states
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Basically as new. 100.00 shipped via priority mail
Has original box / packing / manual / wall wart power supply
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Grading is Vinyl / cover, Multiples can take off 10% Buyers cover shipping and Fees, Located in NC 28379, Paypal accepted, will also accept Postal Money Orders. Take balance of the lot ("all remaining LP") for 750.00
1) Billy Joel MFSL The Nylon Curtain NM-NM Played once, 821797238717 65.00
https://www.discogs.com/Billy-Joel-The-Nylon-Curtain/release/5817066
2) Billy Joel, MFSL, Songs in the Attic, Sealed, 821797238618 75.00
https://www.discogs.com/Billy-Joel-Songs-In-The-Attic/release/5817095
3) Bob Segar, Greatest hits, NM - NM, Clear Vinyl, 602508181528 45.00
https://www.discogs.com/Bob-Seger-The-Silver-Bullet-Band-Greatest-Hits/release/14497748
4) Bon Jovi Cross Roads, NM-NM, Red Vinyl, 602508265181 35.00
https://www.discogs.com/Bon-Jovi-Cross-Road-The-Best-Of/release/14507036
5) Bread MFSL, Baby Im a Want You, sealed, 821797133616 55.00
https://www.discogs.com/Bread-Baby-Im-A-Want-You/release/14059915
6) Creed,Greatest Hits, Sealed with Etching, 888072128613 35.00
https://www.discogs.com/Creed-Greatest-Hits/release/15251970
7) Derick & The Dominoes, MFSL, Layla, Sealed,821797247016 65.00 SOLD
https://www.discogs.com/Derek-The-Dominos-Layla-And-Other-Assorted-Love-Songs-/release/10233281
😎 Dire Straits, MFSL, ST, Sealed, 821797246613 75.00
https://www.discogs.com/Dire-Straits-Dire-Straits/release/14391974
9) Dire Straits, MFSL, Love Over Gold, Sealed, 821797246910 95.00
https://www.discogs.com/Dire-Straits-Love-Over-Gold/release/14258089
10) Dire Straits, MFSL, Brothers in Arms, sealed, 821797244114 85.00
https://www.discogs.com/Dire-Straits-Brothers-In-Arms/release/6717429
11) Dire Straits, MFSL, Communique, Sealed, 821797246712 75.00
https://www.discogs.com/Dire-Straits-Communiqué/release/14392221
12) Dire Straits, MFSL, Making Movies, Sealed, 821797246811 SOLD
https://www.discogs.com/Dire-Straits-Making-Movies/release/14392555
13) Eagles, Greatest Hits Vol. 1 & 2, Sealed, 081227934132 35.00 SOLD
https://www.discogs.com/Eagles-Their-Greatest-Hits-Volumes-1-2/release/10590808
14) Johnny Cash, Bootleg, NM-NM, Clear Vinyl, 8719262011625 45.00
https://www.discogs.com/Johnny-Cash-Bootleg-Vol-I-Personal-File/release/14311371
15) Keb Mo, MFSL, Keb Mo, NM-NM, 821797135719 65.00
https://www.discogs.com/Keb-Mo-Keb-Mo/release/3935839
16) Linda Rondstat, MFSL, Heart like a Wheel, Sealed, 821797147217 SOLD
https://www.discogs.com/Linda-Ronstadt-Heart-Like-A-Wheel/release/11406674
17) Neil Diamond, All time Greatest, NM-NM, 602508622717 55.00
https://www.discogs.com/Neil-Diamond-All-Time-Greatest-Hits/release/15235708
18) Pink Floyd, Live at Knebworth, Sealed, 194397403312 35.00
https://www.discogs.com/Pink-Floyd-Live-At-Knebworth-1990/release/18503998
19) Pretenders, MFSL, Self Title, Sealed, 821797137218 65.00
https://www.discogs.com/Pretenders-Pretenders/release/8556001
20) Ryan Adams, Live at Car. Hall Box set 6-lp, VG++- VG+ 602547181497 150.00
https://www.discogs.com/Ryan-Adams-Live-At-Carnegie-Hall/release/7161664
21) Ryan Adams, 1989, NM - NM, 602547597465 30.00
https://www.discogs.com/Ryan-Adams-1989/release/7831705
22) Tony Joe White, Collected, NM - NM, 3719262012547 40.00
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9 hours ago, Fido said:
How much are you asking for this?
1250.oo plus shipping and fees (if any)
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My Bad gents, For an established forum member I will do 1250.00 plus shipping and fees if any
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Rest In Peace, played an important part in Rock history
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7 hours ago, babadono said:
whaddayatalkinbout
They use MDF, Plywood has alternating layers of real wood that builds up rigidity, MDF (which is what Klipsch uses now) is medium density fiberboard IOW... Glue and sawdust pressed into a mold to make the boards. Locally Plywood has sky rocketed while MDF has stayed more or less the same price for a few years now
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17 hours ago, dwilawyer said:
This is all in their quarterly report.
How much is plywood up?
They dont use Plywood.......................MDF has remained at a constant price locally for the last couple years. It is still 33.00 a 4X8 sheet for 3/4" and thats at Lowes who happily goes up anytime they feel they can get away with it.
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Schiit Warranties are NOT transferable ("Historically")
Joe
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I have an Audio Note (ANK) 2.1 professionally built all tube design DAC plays up to 24 / 96 and has SPDIF input only. Sounds damn fine IMHO, It is surprisingly detailed yet maintains a very analog sounding presentation. I am honestly on the fence with this one. It compares to my Audio GD Master 7 very well. I am constantly switching between this ANK and the M7, each time I switch I get surprised by the ANK . This DAC has the same digital board as the ANK 5.1 as well as upgraded Jupiter copper caps
Established Forum members price is 1250.00 plus fees (if any) and shipping
AT my asking price I will include the EXCELLENT SingXer SU-1 DDC allowing for USB connection (I have the original packing for the SU-1)
Thanks for looking
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What's more important, Amp or Pre-amp in a 2 channel tube system
in 2-Channel Home Audio
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You had me right up to "For most apps 16ga lamp cord is just fine" Now you know damn well cables make a difference 😁
I honestly think cables can be used for a final level of tuning, I have heard some that do alter the sound........................My system has never been to that FINAL level though 😒