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I appreciate everyone's input. With a recent purchase of a Wiim Ultra and a subwoofer to complete a modestly priced home system update, I'm not financially able to look for a different amp right now. I really like how everything sounds to this point. I've made due with sub-optimal for so long...

Surprisingly I have had no problem touching the tubes when they are on. Barely warm - nowhere near hot.

Thanks for your responses, all. Based on those I have taken comparison on/off photos. The amp was relocated to a different cabinet and it was there that I upgraded to the Voskhod bulbs. Previously it sat on top of a Kallax shelf next to my turntable and not once did I notice any lit bulbs when I...

Hi folks I just upgraded the tubes on my Fosi T20 amp to a matched pair of Voskhod 6J1P-EV and I love the improvement in sound. There's just one problem: when I switch the amp to 'off' the tubes remain illuminated. I don't want to have to unplug the power cord every time I want to turn off the...

I indeed got lucky with those Polks In the end I decided to go for a Wiim Ultra as the system hub, to get the various source outputs corralled. In the meantime I will stick with the Fosi , until I stumble across the next surprise bargain find in an amp Thanks for your suggestions

Thanks for the response! I partially based my recent purchase (three weeks ago) of the Polk XT20’s on Erin’s findings in that review. That, and the fact that I found them as open-box new with full warranty for $179Cdn for the pair ($133USD). I find they sound amazing with the eq tweaking you...

Too harsh? ;-)

Hi folks I apologize for the length of my query but I want to give a clear overview of my challenge. I have a piecemeal collection of audio devices and I am looking for some advice on how best to complete it to end up with a better but still modest audio system for my needs. This is what I...

Thanks for the welcome! Good to hear that the Wiim has that capability built in. I've only had a brief introduction to the streamer as I was pairing it up with my old SqueezeBoom player and trying to get both integrated onto my lan so I can access my digital music from another room. I tried...

No, not currently. I'm not familiar at all with parametric eq'ing, other than seeing some occasional mentions in posts here on ASR

Great to know that's the case, and thanks!

Thanks for your feedback, and I am indeed! I have my digital music on a mini-pc dedicated to that purpose and currently fumbling through different media server software to find something that is easy to use and pleasant to look at. Despite being a big fan of FOSS I've been frustrated so far with...

Hi folks I'm thinking of hooking my old Rotel RA-01 amp up with a pair of new Polk XT20 speakers. Would this combination work out okay? I rate my ears as audiophile but my technical knowledge and budget are both on the low end of the curve. I would be using this setup exclusively for listening...