For what it's worth many old soviet military tubes come with paper glued to them(EL84 in my particular example.) I ran a quartet of those for...
Pretty sure I got this advice on the forum here, time to pass it on: Scotch tape. Run a strip down one side of the tube before sticking it to the...
Are there any safe assumptions you can make about a DACs sub bass performance(detail & control) based on the technology used? I'm talking the...
Pull up any online hearing test. Many NOS DACs continue to push out audible sound when the signal is above the hearing threshold. Even below that...
What kind of power output can we expect from the Bachelor? I'm using efficient planars(70ohm/101db) and wondering how much I'd be pushing the amp...
Would the Vali2+ with a brighter sounding tube be aggressive enough for music that benefits from a rawer borderline harsh sound? Thinking intense...
Did your flint have the DACI or DACII modules? Mine had the I modules which makes it more in line with a Musette than an Amethyst(supposedly.)...
I'm thinking of grabbing a used Metrum Amethyst & wanted to ask if there are any superior options(<$700) I'm blanking on right now. I've been...
I actually owned the entry level 1321 from Soekris a few years back, I've been thinking of re-acquiring it. I think my impression of it having too...
I'm looking to get back into an external DAC after a series of purchases that weren't quite what I was looking for. I want something with a more...
I'm continuously grateful for the gain selection & its subtle effects on the sound with this amp. I've been preferring the low gain as of late for...
I sold off everything headphone 6 or so years ago and went raw with my portable AKG K81s & onboard sound for some time. It was a mix of dipping...
Audio-Technica R70x is a good choice for metal under $250. Its one if the more thick & propulsive headphones I've owned which worked wonders for...
On the topic of audible differences in electronics (+1 for moving this into a new thread) over ten years in this hobby I've really come to believe...
Just to be clear, you're using the same music with all amps in play right? I took part in a loaner for the HD700 when they were new to the...
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