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  1. Maven86
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    More of the latter but it depends on what genres frequent the playlist. Personally, I prefer...

    More of the latter but it depends on what genres frequent the playlist. Personally, I prefer headphones for the former.
    Profile Post Comment by Maven86, May 13, 2023
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    Compliment and surprise in this case.

    Compliment and surprise in this case.
    Profile Post Comment by Maven86, Feb 25, 2023
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    DHT pre-amps can be dicey. That's a lot of $$ to spend on an experiment.

    DHT pre-amps can be dicey. That's a lot of $$ to spend on an experiment.
    Profile Post Comment by Maven86, Feb 24, 2023
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    First impression of the Gustard A26: "I can't believe it's not delta sigma!"

    First impression of the Gustard A26: "I can't believe it's not delta sigma!"
    Status Update by Maven86, Feb 24, 2023
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    For example, on my 45 amp, if I set the plate voltage high, it sounds warm, soft, and euphonic...

    For example, on my 45 amp, if I set the plate voltage high, it sounds warm, soft, and euphonic in the midrange. At a lower point it will sound...
    Profile Post Comment by Maven86, Feb 24, 2023
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    That was vague, I should have clarified. Basically operation parameters like plate voltage,...

    That was vague, I should have clarified. Basically operation parameters like plate voltage, primary impedance of the output transformers, bias...
    Profile Post Comment by Maven86, Feb 24, 2023
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    Honestly, if you can audition a few of both, definitely do that. I should also add that I'm in...

    Honestly, if you can audition a few of both, definitely do that. I should also add that I'm in the "implementation matters more" camp. FWIW, I...
    Profile Post Comment by Maven86, Feb 24, 2023
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    45s tended to sound more linear, faster, more forward\dynamic and have better clarity at the...

    45s tended to sound more linear, faster, more forward\dynamic and have better clarity at the expense of some tonal thickness (maybe?). 2A3 is...
    Profile Post Comment by Maven86, Feb 24, 2023
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    If I had to generalize, the best 2A3 examples sound more balanced relative to the 45. Slightly...

    If I had to generalize, the best 2A3 examples sound more balanced relative to the 45. Slightly more tonal weight, more laid back, rounder edges,...
    Profile Post Comment by Maven86, Feb 24, 2023
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    It's tough to say. Lots of differing opinions on how much the output tube matters relative to...

    It's tough to say. Lots of differing opinions on how much the output tube matters relative to the other design variables (circuit, parts,...
    Profile Post Comment by Maven86, Feb 24, 2023
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    It's been years but I remember liking the 445 I heard. I didn't get the impression that it was...

    It's been years but I remember liking the 445 I heard. I didn't get the impression that it was warm... More like neutral, fast, and clear.
    Profile Post Comment by Maven86, Feb 24, 2023
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    My guess is the biggest difference will be the ISTs. IIRC the reg 445 and 2A3 used Hammond...

    My guess is the biggest difference will be the ISTs. IIRC the reg 445 and 2A3 used Hammond iron. I'm guessing the custom 45 uses Monolith...
    Profile Post Comment by Maven86, Feb 24, 2023
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    This makes sense.

    This makes sense.
    Profile Post Comment by Maven86, Feb 24, 2023
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    Curious about the JAR potential for these.

    Curious about the JAR potential for these.
    Profile Post Comment by Maven86, Feb 24, 2023
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    Bigger is better...except in prison.

    Bigger is better...except in prison.
    Profile Post Comment by Maven86, Feb 17, 2023
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    Otomon Labs - WARNING

    I've owned one of Ken's amps and heard a couple of his other designs. I personally had a good experience dealing with him and thought his amp...
    Post by: Maven86, Jan 14, 2023 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Dunno. It's been a week and I can't seem to love them. Swapped in some cheapo 10s and the...

    Dunno. It's been a week and I can't seem to love them. Swapped in some cheapo 10s and the magic came back.
    Profile Post Comment by Maven86, Nov 21, 2022
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    Did you prefer the the sound with the Serene in the chain?

    Did you prefer the the sound with the Serene in the chain?
    Profile Post Comment by Maven86, Nov 21, 2022
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