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  1. B

    A tube buffer that gives tube sound.

    Hi people! I'm getting slowly my way in audioland. Had some upgrades an finally got that sound I like (for now). Setup is a Tv, optical, Nuprime dac-9, Nuprime AMG STA, RU connected copper cables, B&W 683 S2, old Rel quake sub and a big diy acoustic panel on the sealing. I would like to...
  2. H

    Another build of the KT88 amplifier

    After building my first tube amp (https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/building-a-valve-amplifier.29903/ ; https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/hpa-glow-one-diy-kt88-amplifier.39332/#post-1468245 ) a friend of mine listened to it and said he wanted it...
  3. Corn Fed HIFI

    Seeking help with a Threaded Banana Chassis Mount search

    Hi, looking for a replacement cage to chassis fastener for my Shuguang I-12 tube amp. I have searched Pomona, Cinch, Keystone and Mueller offerings in hopes of finding an electrical connection banana plug that would suffice. The banana shaped fasteners actually wobble +/- 2 degrees and have the...
  4. dougi

    Class D vs tube at the listening position

    After recently purchasing a New (Very Old) Stock Audio Research amp from a store and noting how I subjectively liked it in comparison with my existing amp (March Audio P502 Hypex), I thought I would take some comparative measurements at the listening position to look for any differences...
  5. B

    AVR alongside with Tube Amplifier?

    Hi! I wanted to know if it's possible to have 2 amplifiers with only 1 pair of speakers? I would like to have a tube amplifier to listen to music alongside with my AVR (Denon x6700). My current setup is: Apple TV/Shield (hdmi out) -> Denon (rca out) -> Power amp -> Speakers How could I...
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    Best measuring tube amp

    Purely out of curiosity - what is the best measuring pure tube amplifier you know of? Off the top of my head I think the Quicksilver Horn Mono's are a serious contender. See here: https://www.stereophile.com/content/quicksilver-audio-horn-mono-monoblock-power-amplifier-measurements Interpret...
  7. Mossshine

    Every new tube is noisy, am I unlucky or am I missing something?

    Hello, I have Darkvoice 336 SE tube amp connected to DT 1990 PRO and that I use all the time and I wanted to try some different tubes than my old trusty Sylvania 6SN7 GTB E6B ones so I bought one KenRad 6SN7GT (pricey little thing) and two PSVANE UK-6SN7 (ordered one but arrived as pair) KenRad...
  8. jensgk

    Digital effects for tube and/or analog sound?

    What are the best (preferably standalone) digital effect units for experimenting and listening with different "sounds" (tube or "analog" sound) on your otherwise transparent hi-fi system (where the audio comes from digital sources) ? Would you use some stereo guitar effect/multi-effect units or...
  9. S

    Xduoo MT-604: DAC / Pre-Amp

    Hi, Can anyone recommend a DAC / Pre-Amp with balanced out that would pair well with the MT-604 ? I am currently using it with the IFI Zen DAC V2 and that works fine (except for the front 4.4mm balanced input on the 604: not very convenient) but this one is meant to return in another room and...
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    Trying to troubleshoot listening fatigue

    Venerated Audiophiles - I come seeking wisdom. Always loved music - but since WFH - have gotten back into it and have been on a fun audio journey to setup the perfect WFH desktop setup. Right now - trying to solve for smoothness & listening fatigue I tried a few speakers - Klipsch (headache)...
  11. B

    DAC with display, remote, BT, opt/coax input and warmest sound

    It must have: - Display - Remote control - BT 5.0 receiver or higher, with aptX HD and LDAC support - Optical/coaxial input (for a Compact Disc player), besides USB input for full performance - Warmest sound possible (simulating tube amp sound if possible) - Is Full MQA decoding desirable? (I...
  12. Matias

    PS Audio Stellar M1200: tube + class D amplifier

    Anyone willing to buy a pair and send to Amir for testing? Mono amps based on ICEpower 1200AS and 12AU7 tube buffer, 1.200W in 4 ohms, $6k pair. https://www.psaudio.com/stellar-m1200-mono-amplifier/
  13. Telegraph Audio

    Channel strip Telegraph Audio ТА-37 (Limited Edition)

    TELEGRAPH AUDIO™ is a new brand of analogue audio equipment, based in Ukraine. In the age of digital technologies, the market offers rather small amount of high-quality vacuum tube equipment. But the connoisseurs of a warm tube sound will fully appreciate our devices – because we do care about...
  14. J

    Sybasonic/inLine USB Tube DSD DAC Preamplifier

    Hello community, I found the following USB DAC/ Headphone Amp and would love to hear an expert opinion or even better some measurements about it. (Unfortunately, I couldn't find much information about it.) In Germany this DAC is distributed by inLine...
  15. pozz

    Master Index of Measurement Comparison Charts [Defunct]

    [Click here for the current index. This thread is now defunct.]
  16. DonH56

    ZOTL40 Mk II Tube Amp Review -- New Approach

    This is interesting for the idea of using a HF carrier to reduce the transformer size. Not really new, actually very old, but I have not seen it applied to an audio tube amp in many years. Otherwise it seems a fairly average tube amplifier. And of course the reviewer takes a healthy swipe at...
  17. amirm

    How Tubes Work

    My favorite Canadian Tech, Mr. Carlson, does a great view on basics of tubes and different types:
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