Someone suggested replacing a pair of 5V4 recs in a Cary amp with the Weber Copper Caps which is a solid state version of the 5V4. Has anyone tried it and if you have, how did it affect the sound and was it reliable? Thanks.
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Ok, here's my attempt at a review of my recently-upgraded "Cubicle Audio System", featuring the ASL MG Head OTL tube headphone amp, especially designed to fill my head with great sounding music while I slave away at my PC at work!
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Hi, I am beginning to get very intrigued with the idea of tubes. Initially I was looking at getting the MF x-10 V3. Now I am interested in tube preamps like the ones offered by Conrad Johnson. My problem is I have absolutely no experience with tubes. Are they difficult to deal with and maintain?... -
OK. I think I'm good with my front end, CD Player and Preamp both Tube.
The question now is weather I should get a SS or Tube amp. I currently
have an old 100W Rotel SS amp, that I want to replace.
Your Thoughts??
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I am running a Modified Jolida 302BWith Tung Sol EL34B power tubes
Roughly 2 months ago I heard a loud pop through my speakers. I didn't see the tube blow but when I checked it, it was blown. I ordered 2 pairs of new power tubes for my amp. I only replaced the side that needed replacing... -
First step into tube amps…
Cayin TA-30
(alt+p)
I have not wire maintenance yet!
I bought a new amp a few weeks ago to try and improve my two channel music experience. About 8 months ago I invested in some Martin Logan speakers. I loved...