Technically, what exactly is TUBEY sound?

[LaLaLard]

Both at the same time?

Too subjective a description so just ignore the conflict...

 

[SIY]

Both at the same time?

Yep. One more indication that "tube sound" is a total myth. Either it's a well-designed unit (irrespective of the active devices used) or it's a distortion generator (irrespective of the active devices used).

 

[watchnerd]

Yep. One more indication that "tube sound" is a total myth. Either it's a well-designed unit (irrespective of the active devices used) or it's a distortion generator (irrespective of the active devices used).

But when the market starts intentionally making products that comply with the myth, whether DSP effects plugins or boutique SET amps that aren't neutral, doesn't the term come to have meaning?

 

[SIY]

Nope, other than as a marketing buzzword. Since people "define" the term in contradictory ways, there's no actual meaning to it.

 

[RayDunzl]

May I ask what feature film is enticing you to return to the theater?

Tarantino

 

[Frank Dernie]

but that's mostly a gimmick

Not always IME. Avatar gains a lot in 3D as do a lot of nature programmes. It is a bit of a faff to set up but worth it for some material.
I have a 86" screen but have a more powerful projector now and am considering getting a 120" one. I hardly ever watch films though, maybe it is my Aspergers but most don't appeal.

 

[Frank Dernie]

My view is that usually if a valve amp sounds different it is either the output impedance is high enough to alter the FR of the speakers it is driving or the output transformer response. Ones that are linear in the bass tend to be very expensive and bass distortion is all in the audio band.
Just speculating though.

 

[Blumlein 88]

Depends on the theater your speaking of.
I have a fairly decent multich rig here and it can do an impressive job when called upon.
But when one of the big blockbuster hightech movies comes out, such as something from the StarWars or StarTrek series, I'll take the time and spent the money to see it at my local IMAX. It would take a VERY high end home theater to approach the impact and complete immersion that can be experienced in a super cinema.

Yes the last theater attendance by me was a nearby IMAX.

 

[Blumlein 88]

They've been reissued, both as LPs (largest portion) and digital downloads (some of them):

https://store.acousticsounds.com/index.cfm?get=results&searchtext=everest

I don't have any of the LPs (as a rule, I forbid classical on vinyl in my collection), but I do have half a dozen of the digital downloads. They're quite good.

I owned several way back when I had an LP rig. I knew there were some LP reissues, but didn't know there are digital versions. I'll have to try a couple.

 

[M00ndancer]

Not always IME. Avatar gains a lot in 3D as do a lot of nature programmes. It is a bit of a faff to set up but worth it for some material.
I have a 86" screen but have a more powerful projector now and am considering getting a 120" one. I hardly ever watch films though, maybe it is my Aspergers but most don't appeal.

True, and Avatar, TRON is on the very short list of good 3D movies. To bad that I don't own a 4k to do 3D on. Have been watching music movies lately.
Rock of ages in DTS HD Master, Celine dion in Dolby True HD , Rhianna DTS HD Master (not that good mix) and Nightwish in 5.1 PCM

 

[solderdude]

tubey sound...

 

[LTig]

[..]I do now have a good sized projector setup and my visits to the theater are lower than in year's past.

Having a very big IMAX theater close by may change that.

 

[LTig]

This, if only there was one close by. Closest on is 650 km away... or in another country (Denmark)

Seems I'm a lucky guy - just 10 km.

 

[pwjazz]

tubey sound...

You've designed tube headphone amps. What led you to that?

 

[restorer-john]

I guess it depends on which sandpit you wish to play in.

Do we have a sandpit in the audiophile playground or just swings and roundabouts?

Being 'snarky' got Bill's playground ticket cancelled a while back- something mean was said about someone's mum...

Kids these days...

 

[pozz]

DISTORTION
1. Some tube amps introduce more even harmonic distortion compared to solid states;
2. This makes bass and mid-low frequencies sound "thicker" and more immersive;
3. More even harmonics adds that "metallic" colour to instruments and female voice which some people prefer.

Many say harmonic distortion has euphonic qualities like added depth or density. My experience has been that all it adds is indistinctness.

 

[Wombat]

Do we have a sandpit in the audiophile playground or just swings and roundabouts?

Being 'snarky' got Bill's playground ticket cancelled a while back- something mean was said about someone's mum...

Kids these days...

Beware of the sandpit snake-oil and also be aware that cats use sandpits as toilets.

 

[mitchco]

Just for fun: http://www.firstwatt.com/pdf/art_h2.pdf

 

[BillG]

Being 'snarky' got Bill's playground ticket cancelled a while back

Are you attracted to me, John? Because you sure do seem to spend an extraordinary amount of time trying to get my attention. Fortunately, for me, my dance card is full, and I've a play date in the sandbox with a rather seductive young woman later this evening...

 

[watchnerd]

Are you attracted to me, John? Because you sure do seem to spend an extraordinary amount of time trying to get my attention. Fortunately, for me, my dance card is full, and I've a play date in the sandbox with a rather seductive young woman later this evening...

ewww