1: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Please don't start this nonsense again (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-08-24, 19:58:04 (142.197.196.110)
Tre, stating I was full of BS on the rectifier tube and you almost got away with it. I posted the specs and proved your BS statement was wrong. I do not like your nasty demeaner, you just ran me off o .......

2: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Please don't start this nonsense again (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-08-24, 19:20:15 (142.197.196.110)
99% of tubes use cathode resistors for bias Tre. You are hanging your Hat on 1%. .......

3: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Please don't start this nonsense again (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-08-24, 19:16:20 (142.197.196.110)
I take the apology here Tre as you gave none before the posts was closed. Now here this- cathode resistors are used just measuring cathode current. Nonsense Tre. .......

4: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Please don't start this nonsense again (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-08-24, 19:07:50 (142.197.196.110)
Nonsense on a zero bias tube using a cathode resistor supplied by the factory to read cathode current. Second, so what if a cathode resistor supplies 1/2 the bias and other 1/2 is fixed bias at the gr .......

5: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Please don't start this nonsense again (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-08-24, 16:21:08 (142.197.196.110)
First Tre, you owe me an apology regarding the 5U4GC 450uF capacitor that you stated never existed (I was full of BS) and I proved it on a Cary amplifier that I postd the specs including the large cap .......

6: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Just another bogus Internet schematic (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-08-24, 13:46:12 (142.197.196.110)
Poster did not post that schematic. My reply is to the poster only. .......

7: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Just another bogus Internet schematic (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-08-24, 12:14:29 (142.197.196.110)
Errr, the schematic shows cathode resistors. .......

8: Vintage Asylum, RE: Clever Suggestions for Vintage Inexpensive Speakers for Magnavox SE84 (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-08-24, 04:36:40 (142.197.196.110)
Due to amp low power look at 93dB or higher sensitive speakers for starters. .......

9: Propeller Head Plaza, RE: TG Audio speaker cables and directionality (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-08-24, 04:34:46 (142.197.196.110)
No such thing as a speaker wire having a direction. .......

10: General Asylum, RE: "I Built It All By Myself! .... " [nt] (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-08-24, 04:30:57 (142.197.196.110)
Scary looking woman. Yuk. .......

11: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Just another bogus Internet schematic (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-08-24, 04:29:17 (142.197.196.110)
All tubes have cathode resistors that provide bias. .......

12: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Are tantalum resistors appropriate for grid stopper? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-08-24, 04:26:58 (142.197.196.110)
Grid stoppers require carbon film. .......

13: Tubes Asylum, RE: where are you guys buying the JJ 12AX7? Thanks nt (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-08-23, 08:55:58 (142.197.196.110)
Tubestore .......

14: Tubes Asylum, RE: AT7 tube recommended (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-08-22, 07:22:09 (142.197.196.110)
26 NOS RCA 12AT7 on eBay. .......

15: Tubes Asylum, RE: AT7 tube recommended (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-08-21, 05:00:03 (142.197.196.110)
Cannot sub a 5751 for a 12AT7. .......

16: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Got a small Accuphase bug (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-08-20, 03:38:53 (142.197.196.110)
Buy internet FM radio instead. FM broadcast quality is so poor a quality tuner is not worth it. .......

17: Tubes Asylum, RE: AT7 tube recommended (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-08-20, 03:36:15 (142.197.196.110)
Forget new, NOS RCA 12AT7 is as good as it gets. .......

18: General Asylum, RE: Distortion distorts, noise is noisy. (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-08-19, 08:11:57 (142.197.196.110)
No one could hear the difference in distortion of THD of 0.001% and the other 0.05% .......

19: General Asylum, RE: Planar Cables (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-08-19, 07:30:20 (142.197.196.110)
There is such thing as a speaker cable having a fixed impedance. Perhaps if operating in the forth or higher dimension it could. .......

20: General Asylum, RE: Distortion distorts, noise is noisy. (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-08-19, 07:26:46 (142.197.196.110)
Some start to hear distortion as low as 2% per what I read. .......

21: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Plate voltage (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-08-19, 07:22:35 (142.197.196.110)
I say plate to cathode or exactly what the tube sees. .......

22: Tubes Asylum, RE: Can't ask the circuit designer.. (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-08-17, 02:53:21 (142.197.196.110)
Tre, on first plate curve what tube is it? No tube is shown on that plate curve like your second plate curve post. .......

23: Tubes Asylum, RE: Brimar 12BH7 tubes (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-08-16, 03:10:30 (142.197.196.110)
The tubes look real to me, not Electro Harmonic. Logo is 1960s style. .......

24: Tubes Asylum, RE: Do 6CG7s interchange with anything? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-08-16, 03:06:51 (142.197.196.110)
I do have a 6SN7 based preamp (Cary SLP 05) I guess I'd need adapters? (I think I already have a couple of 9 pin adapters. There is no upgrade from a 6SN7 to a 6CG7. I use Sylvania Y plate 6SN7 for be .......

25: Tubes Asylum, RE: Do 6CG7s interchange with anything? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-08-16, 03:04:25 (142.197.196.110)
As stated good 12AU7 replacement. however, you have to remove jumper on pins 4 & 5. Then, remove filament wire on 12AU7 pin 9 and place on either pin 4 or 5 that does not have any wire connected. Majo .......

26: Tubes Asylum, RE: Can't ask the circuit designer.. (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-08-15, 08:01:47 (142.197.196.110)
6BL7 looks very linear to me to -20 volts bias. 12SN7 linearity craps out after -10 volts, but very good to -10 volts. Some 6SN7 tubes do not sound that good. .......

27: General Asylum, RE: If I play Hendrix the number goes way up (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-08-11, 14:39:36 (142.197.196.110)
Experience means little. .......

28: SET Asylum, RE: SET Amp Sweet Spot (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-08-11, 14:38:23 (142.197.196.110)
This post has been sitting in SET for over two months with nothing new! .......

29: Propeller Head Plaza, RE: The energy of the signal lies outside the conductor. (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-08-06, 14:52:16 (142.197.196.110)
At audio frequencies skin effect is a non-issue. Skin effect at RF frequencies is a different story. .......

30: Tubes Asylum, RE: Recommended bias for KT120's... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-08-06, 14:48:21 (142.197.196.110)
What is your amps plate and screen voltage? .......

31: Radio Road, RE: Scott 4312 (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-08-05, 06:01:54 (142.197.196.110)
Wear out the tubes with 24/7 use. .......

32: Tubes Asylum, RE: My review of the new JJ frame grid E83CC tube (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-08-05, 05:59:20 (142.197.196.110)
IMO the best sounding 12AX7 ever made. Better than any NOS tube I used and I own about every 12AX7 ever made. .......

33: General Asylum, RE: Wretched excess - tonearms (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-08-03, 05:06:41 (142.197.196.110)
Negative on cartridge making largest difference at all times. A tonearm also makes a big difference at times. .......

34: General Asylum, RE: Dim Bulb Tester - is that some kind of code for Double Blind Test? Nt (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-08-03, 05:04:09 (142.197.196.110)
Not all incandescent bulbs are banned such as colored light (xmas lights) are allowed. .......

35: Tubes Asylum, RE: Very interesting collection (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-08-03, 05:00:41 (142.197.196.110)
What does a crack pipe have to do with tubes? Makes no sense. .......

36: General Asylum, RE: She was the one that.... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-29, 11:08:19 (142.197.196.110)
She was not popular in US due to on a talk show (forget which one) she ripped up a phono of Pope John Paul and called him the devil. A Pope's power: Russia was not willing to give up control of E. Ge .......

37: Propeller Head Plaza, RE: An update! ... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-27, 05:15:56 (142.197.196.110)
Add mass. .......

38: General Asylum, RE: What a singer (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-27, 05:13:35 (142.197.196.110)
She was not so popular in US besides the song Nothing Compares 2 U. She was mostly admired overseas. Her voice was heavenly. Death at only 56 is tragic. .......

39: Propeller Head Plaza, RE: You should post this over on Whiners Road asap! Nt (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-25, 10:23:04 (142.197.196.110)
geoffkait- In your opinion it is ok to take double normal cost and seller turn on auto payment six weeks before payment due and take funds. .......

40: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: are you sure you have the correct thread? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-25, 04:21:54 (142.197.196.110)
I stated there is no calculation for Synergy. It just happens or not. .......

41: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: The specs support the notion (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-24, 18:11:31 (142.197.196.110)
Synergy is not calculatable. .......

42: General Asylum, RE: Yet another old geezer rant ? ;-) (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-24, 18:08:28 (142.197.196.110)
Lots of Nerds here. .......

43: General Asylum, RE: Yet another old geezer rant ? ;-) (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-24, 18:03:42 (142.197.196.110)
Still full of Nerds. I am one. .......

44: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: I guess 40uf is not the maximum input cap value for a 5u4. Thanks for the info. (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-24, 16:20:04 (142.197.196.110)
To all friends of Tre stating I was full of BS, no apology from Tre. He still is defending the high capacitance with as he states a compensation network. There is no compensating network in this amp a .......

45: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: I'm getting ready to call BS on you. (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-24, 14:27:45 (142.197.196.110)
Your you next BS towards me, the input choke. No Tre, there is no input choke on chassis as seen in picture. Where is your apology? .......

46: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: I'm getting ready to call BS on you. (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-24, 14:19:29 (142.197.196.110)
Found this, shows 1200uF @ 450 volt capacitors in power supply as stated below. The original has two 1000uF @ 450 volt caps in series. See below: SLI-80 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER Next Previous SLI-80 Integ .......

47: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: I'm getting ready to call BS on you. (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-24, 14:15:23 (142.197.196.110)
Here it is Cary Audio SLI-80 as t came up on a search Cary Audio 5U4GB. It has two 5U4GB. Now, you will still say I am a liar without the schematic, but spec is below with PS caps. .......

48: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: I'm getting ready to call BS on you. (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-24, 14:02:15 (142.197.196.110)
You are a jerk. I saw schematic in a review 15 yeasr ago. Who knows where the review is. Go away. .......

49: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: As long as the max rating for peak plate current is not exceeded you can use any cap value you want. (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-24, 12:27:32 (142.197.196.110)
The schematic shows 470uF directly connected to the 5U4GB. Tre, why are you constantly trying to discredit all of my posts? .......

50: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: As long as the max rating for peak plate current is not exceeded you can use any cap value you want. (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-24, 11:41:00 (142.197.196.110)
I forget the model Cary Amp, just remember the advertising bragging about the large cap 15 years ago. Iy is not a high resistance transformer. 1940 thru 1960 transformers hv secondaries were wound wit .......

51: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: As long as the max rating for peak plate current is not exceeded you can use any cap value you want. (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-24, 10:13:39 (142.197.196.110)
Calculating is beyond most of us. However, Cary Audio uses 470uF and his amp been out or 15 years without any complaints. .......

52: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Here's the chart you ask for (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-24, 07:02:28 (142.197.196.110)
Exactly as I been stating with many posts. 40uF. No chart with repetitive peak current to capacitor value as I been stating all along. Frankly, I do not completely trust PSU2. However, I did state Ca .......

53: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Here's the chart you ask for (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-23, 19:25:32 (142.197.196.110)
Wrong, I am very informed and especially so about tubes. You refuse to admit no manufacture recommends a value capacitor based upon peak repetitive current. However, manufactures do recommend maximum .......

54: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Here's the chart you ask for (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-23, 16:34:14 (142.197.196.110)
Dennis, I did not adjust any rules. Show me a maximum capacitance chart for a 5U4GB based upon peak current and I will stand corrected. Problem is there is no chart. So, again use 40uF as recommended .......

55: Radio Road, RE: I can clear as day here the improvement of CD over 320 MBPS, now with Qobuz... not so easy~nT (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-23, 02:24:39 (142.197.196.110)
Some locations may have a good sounding FM broadcast station or usually a non-processed audio college station. FM internet radio is available everywhere. Sold my quality tube tuners long ago. ::: TOPI .......

56: Radio Road, RE: Anybody here heard Goldmund Mimesis 4 tuner ? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-23, 02:20:47 (142.197.196.110)
Unless you have a non-processed college FM channel, broadcast FM is down the tubes sound wise. Look at Ocean FM internet audio. Plenty of 320mps channels for good sound. .......

57: Propeller Head Plaza, RE: I'll show you mine if you show me yours (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-23, 02:16:58 (142.197.196.110)
Beyond using #12 gauge wires, speaker wires makes no difference. RCA high impedance wires do make a slight difference. I use Bluejeans low capacitance. .......

58: Vintage Asylum, RE: He was an incredible resource about Fisher gear (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-23, 02:13:41 (142.197.196.110)
The Fisher 500C has superior audio transformers vs the 500B model. Install Russian K40Y-9 coupling capacitors to clean up the sound. JJ E83CC available at Amazon are best sounding. Beats any NOS 12AX7 .......

59: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: And so it is.... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-23, 02:07:02 (142.197.196.110)
DeOxit is great for scratchy pots in anything. .......

60: SET Asylum, RE: SET Amp Sweet Spot (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-23, 02:05:01 (142.197.196.110)
The sound of an amp is greatly based upon the preamp/driver tubes and coupling capacitors. The Decware likely has superior components. .......

61: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Here's the chart you ask for (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-23, 00:38:36 (142.197.196.110)
Problem as Tre is correct most important spec is the repetitive peak current, there is no recommended capacitor spec with regard to peak current. No one can use his suggestion. However, there is a max .......

62: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Thanks (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-22, 12:13:28 (142.197.196.110)
Got it. .......

63: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Not as easy to get a quality (new) tube amp these days. (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-22, 10:41:56 (142.197.196.110)
Sovtek are pretty good, built like NOS tubes. .......

64: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: The sky is blue. Nt (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-22, 10:38:15 (142.197.196.110)
I did not post the The Sky is blue. .......

65: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: The sky is blue. Nt (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-22, 10:22:44 (142.197.196.110)
I heard cow dung on cables sounds better. What to try it? .......

66: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Thanks (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-22, 10:20:38 (142.197.196.110)
A quality tube amp beats the Marantz, but at your age likely not hear a difference. Ya, me too at age 73. .......

67: Tubes Asylum, RE: I appreciate your answer thanks (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-21, 06:31:42 (142.197.196.110)
Wrong. Filament life is hours in use either at full current or minimal current. Turning on and does not burn out filaments. .......

68: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: The sky is blue. Nt (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-21, 04:47:18 (142.197.196.110)
Cable risers is just more snake oil. .......

69: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: All Electronics in LA is closing! (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-21, 04:43:56 (142.197.196.110)
DIY audio parts sales dropped about 75% when covid arrived and has not recovered. .......

70: Tubes Asylum, RE: GZ34/5AR4 types including Russian 5C4M (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-21, 04:41:52 (142.197.196.110)
Sovtek 5Y3GT are an odd cathode filament unlike real 5Y3Gt tubes that act like a 5V4 low voltage drop, but rated at 140ma current. They are like a low current GZ-34. .......

71: Tubes Asylum, RE: I appreciate your answer thanks (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-21, 04:39:16 (142.197.196.110)
Keeping tube filaments on obviously wears out the tubes faster. .......

72: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: One more (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-20, 10:00:01 (142.197.196.110)
Tre your talents are incredible, exceeds my talents. .......

73: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: One more (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-20, 09:34:22 (142.197.196.110)
Pay Heyboer $250 for a custom transformer. I pay Hammond $125 for same item. Argue with me as much as you please, the 5U4GB maximum capacitor value from the tube manufacture stays vs your idea of calc .......

74: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: One more (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-20, 09:25:35 (142.197.196.110)
Over pay as you please. I'll pass myself. .......

75: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: One more (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-20, 07:37:18 (142.197.196.110)
kyle, playing games. I stated there is not a transformer at 100ma that has a 3 amp @ 5 volt winding. Tre stated for 60 ma load and that is what I quoted. Who would buy a 200 ma transformer for 60ma DC .......

76: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Here's the chart you ask for (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-19, 18:42:22 (142.197.196.110)
Does Tre's info tell you maximum size of capacitor to use on the 5U4GB rectifier with certain current draw and transformer secondary resistance? .......

77: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Here's the chart you ask for (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-19, 17:58:42 (142.197.196.110)
But, there are no charts stating maximum capacitance with less than full load current on tube or transformer resistance. Tre's info is useless to the audiophile here. .......

78: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Who said it was a 5u4 data sheet? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-19, 17:39:03 (142.197.196.110)
I am done. .......

79: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Who said it was a 5u4 data sheet? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-19, 16:13:32 (142.197.196.110)
No Tre, a 5U4GB is 275 milliamp DC current out as I stated. Spec here: Vh Ih VaMax IkMax 5 3.0 PIV=1550V Tube drop = 50V @ 275mA DC .......

80: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: One more (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-19, 16:08:38 (142.197.196.110)
Argue? How about common sense. Use manufactures recommended maximum capacitance on a rectifier tube. Tre states using only 60ma from a 275ma 5U4GB can exceed 40uF on a 5U4GB. Who would derate the tube .......

81: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: One more (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-19, 15:42:28 (174.211.227.34)
Now, who would use a 275ma 5U4GB at 60ma? Please. .......

82: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Here's the chart you ask for (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-19, 06:03:25 (142.197.196.110)
To be fair I include this. Cary Audio designed an audio amplifier with 470uF connected to I believe a GZ-34 rectifier rated for 50uF about 20 years ago. No one has complained of tube rectifier issues .......

83: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Here's the chart you ask for (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-18, 21:31:28 (142.197.196.110)
One could use 220uF with 100K resistor, but what is the point. AGAIN, there is no chart showing maximum capacitance with regard to transformer winding resistance or less than maximum rectifier current .......

84: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Here's the chart you ask for (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-18, 21:08:40 (142.197.196.110)
First, there is no chart showing various maximum capacitance with different transformer winding resistance or reduced current from rectifier maximum. I use the manufactures maximum recommended capacit .......

85: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Here's the chart you ask for (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-18, 18:04:58 (142.197.196.110)
BTW- per self acclaimed Tre, he knows more about rectifier tubes than the manufactures that made the tubes. .......

86: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Here's the chart you ask for (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-18, 17:50:56 (142.197.196.110)
You win Tre, folks install whatever size capacitor per Tre you want on any tube rectifier. This man will not quit, I am out. .......

87: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Here's the chart you ask for (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-18, 15:02:33 (142.197.196.110)
So what. It shows maximum of 40uF. It does not show more capacitance than 40uF with reduced current. Tre, just stop it. .......

88: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Bringing down the ripple......? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-18, 14:12:11 (142.197.196.110)
Look it up for yourself. Everyone reading this, every tube rectifier has maximum capacitor value, do not believe Tre's BS. .......

89: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Bringing down the ripple......? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-18, 13:56:49 (142.197.196.110)
You can post as many charts as you want. Again, does not dismiss manufactures maximum capacitor value recommendation that you apparently refuse to acknowledge. .......

90: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Bringing down the ripple......? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-18, 11:36:36 (142.197.196.110)
Wrong, I do understand peak current rating of tube rectifiers. And, there is a maximum capacitor value recommended by the tube manufacture. It is listed on every tube rectifier from the manufactures. .......

91: SET Asylum, RE: I think you mean A2 rather than class B (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-17, 16:45:07 (142.197.196.110)
Yes, A2. .......

92: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Bringing down the ripple......? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-17, 08:27:36 (142.197.196.110)
Well Tre, I would not use a 470uF on a 5U4GB that uses less than maximum current. I know of no rectifier tube derating current chart vs maximum capacitance. Thus, I follow the tube manufactures recomm .......

93: General Asylum, RE: I think hahax was right about SETs (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-17, 08:12:28 (142.197.196.110)
Your right, no SET actually operates in Class B. .......

94: General Asylum, RE: I think hahax was right about SETs (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-17, 07:55:46 (142.197.196.110)
Err, Tre we are talking SET amps not a push-pull amp. .......

95: General Asylum, RE: I think hahax was right about SETs (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-17, 07:06:49 (142.197.196.110)
Actually the Class B is due to the audio transformer makes up the missing current (waveform) when the tube does not fully conduct the waveform as it does in Class A. .......

96: General Asylum, RE: Class A Tube amp questions??? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-17, 00:16:21 (142.197.196.110)
I am not sure a Class A tube amp exists. At low power output they are Class A, but switch to Class B at medium to high power output. Your best bet is to buy a high power tube amp and use it at minimum .......

97: General Asylum, RE: question about filing a fedex claim. (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-16, 09:28:40 (142.197.196.110)
FedEx is a pain on purpose. They do not want to pay the entire insured amount. eBay sales could perhaps be a source of value. UPS is far worst and usually pays nothing or perhaps $50 on a $500 claim. .......

98: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Bringing down the ripple......? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-16, 09:18:56 (142.197.196.110)
Gusser is correct, rectifier tubes have a maximum capacitor spec from the tube manufacture and usually sized at maximum tube current draw. .......

99: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Bringing down the ripple......? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-16, 09:15:46 (142.197.196.110)
To answer your question about 1 volt AC ripple to the SE power tube and less ripple to the preamp tubes. PP can tolerate much higher AC ripple and 5 volts or less AC ripple works for PP power tubes. P .......

100: Tubes Asylum, RE: Question about tube amplifiers (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-16, 09:12:23 (142.197.196.110)
I do not think any amp exists that can have either EL34 or KT-150 as an option, but some do accommodate same family of tubes. Some have different bias settings for the different tubes. .......

101: General Asylum, RE: remember ....... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-13, 06:55:22 (142.197.196.110)
Buy whatever you want, nothing changed much over the years. .......

102: Tubes Asylum, RE: I did a repair once on a Jolida JD-9 (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-13, 06:52:42 (142.197.196.110)
Best sounding 12AX7 are new JJ E83CC. Available at Amazon for $29. .......

103: General Asylum, RE: it's a good thing fuses aren't spherical, I suppose... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-09, 18:34:43 (142.197.196.110)
Save your money and buy a common Buss fuse. .......

104: General Asylum, RE: Those Kempe Strauss recordings (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-09, 18:33:19 (142.197.196.110)
Not sure what a transfer is. I just know D/A convertors. .......

105: Vintage Asylum, RE: Repair and restoration guide (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-09, 18:30:10 (142.197.196.110)
Frankly questions at Tube/DIY here is best. .......

106: Propeller Head Plaza, RE: I'm not referring to shielded cables or power cords. (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-07, 13:38:19 (142.197.196.110)
If wire is directional it means they change chemistry only in one direction- NOT! .......

107: General Asylum, RE: Ralph Karsten would disagree with that (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-07, 13:34:32 (142.197.196.110)
I prefer a tube power triode. .......

108: Vintage Asylum, RE: Thanks... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-06, 14:43:14 (142.197.196.110)
DeOxit. .......

109: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: e is usually for electric field, b is for magnetic field. (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-06, 14:41:42 (142.197.196.110)
Never heard of it and likely most here do not know what it is. .......

110: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: How small can a tweak be and still affect the sound? Nt (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-06, 14:40:33 (142.197.196.110)
If you hear it. .......

111: General Asylum, RE: There are still brick and mortar HiFi shops outside of NYC/Chicago/LA? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-06, 14:39:29 (142.197.196.110)
Well, I would have to stock Lloyds. .......

112: General Asylum, RE: The more extraneous stuff you remove from the room the lower the distortion at higher volumes. Nt. (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-06, 14:38:16 (142.197.196.110)
Normal volume, why would anyone want loud? .......

113: General Asylum, RE: "Amplifiers are doubtless 'way better than 25 years ago." ..................... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-06, 14:37:16 (142.197.196.110)
Manufactures have become much more sensitive to quality parts and especially the coupling capacitors. Newer for the most part sounds better. .......

114: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: So, I should buy some 25, 40 and 60 watt bulbs? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-06, 14:34:52 (142.197.196.110)
Small decor bulbs are exempt. .......

115: Propeller Head Plaza, RE: I'm not referring to shielded cables or power cords. (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-05, 18:32:15 (142.197.196.110)
Power cords are not directional using AC as AC goes in both directions. DC is not directional either as wire does not act differently with direction. In fact how could anyone think a wire is direction .......

116: General Asylum, RE: Are you happy with your setup? (Audiophile shuffle) (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-02, 10:05:50 (142.197.196.110)
Yes. .......

117: General Asylum, RE: I'm sure... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-02, 10:05:15 (142.197.196.110)
Poor mastered vinyl. .......

118: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Check the dates... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-07-02, 10:02:46 (142.197.196.110)
Is drlowmu banned here? .......

119: Tubes Asylum, RE: Very seldom (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-06-26, 20:11:33 (142.197.196.110)
I never had a USA based tube fail or go weak in 40 years. One European new JJ GZ34 arced immediately. .......

120: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-06-25, 08:21:49 (142.197.196.110)
I used Duncan tube datasheets today- 6/25. .......

121: General Asylum, RE: AudioGon vs Ebay vs US AudioMart vs AA (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-06-24, 04:12:08 (142.197.196.110)
eBay sells items fastest as long as they are audio, not Ham radio related. The Ham radio sites are far better at selling Ham radio equipment. At least 3 to 1 vs ebay. .......

122: SET Asylum, RE: 845 vs 805 (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-06-21, 08:08:42 (142.197.196.110)
The amp makes more difference in sound vs two tube types. An 805 amp should have an interstage transformer only to drive the tube as it is Class B. The 845 Class A tube does not need an interstage tra .......

123: Propeller Head Plaza, Off Subject: Avast Anti-virus Stealing money (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-06-21, 08:04:07 (142.197.196.110)
Avast had gone rogue. They charged $106 to my PayPal account 6 weeks before my present subscription expires. They also started advertising to me at 4 weeks before subscription expires a $60 renewal fe .......

124: Tubes Asylum, RE: VIVA Tubes? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-06-21, 07:55:02 (142.197.196.110)
I will not buy from VIFA now. I bought two NOS tubes and they were definitely used. When I contacted them they were defensive and of course no refund. Same as dealing with a person off the street. Onc .......

125: Propeller Head Plaza, RE: That's so woke. Nt (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-06-17, 05:42:41 (142.197.196.110)
Err, as far as the system wires carry the signal. .......

126: Radio Road, RE: I disagree... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-06-17, 05:40:30 (142.197.196.110)
Some locations have one or possibly two non-processed college FM broadcast stations. Internet has many 320mps stations. No brainer, FM broadcast is dead. $1000 vintage FM tuners are not worth $100 now .......

127: Vintage Asylum, RE: L200s (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-06-17, 05:36:55 (142.197.196.110)
Serious speakers. Nice. .......

128: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: I liked its effects back then, too. (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-06-17, 05:35:13 (142.197.196.110)
Green pen has no effect. .......

129: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Quick Study - why direction matters in an AC circuit (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-06-17, 05:33:58 (142.197.196.110)
A fuse used on AC has no direction. .......

130: General Asylum, RE: Listening in conference/hotel rooms proves nothing practically speaking ~nt (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-06-17, 05:28:23 (142.197.196.110)
Well, I entered and I am the same. Good sounding if a little boxy sounding speakers. My system sounds better IMO. .......

131: General Asylum, RE: Did you really believe *magic* was but $59 away? -nt (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-06-17, 05:24:55 (142.197.196.110)
Yes, $59 is low cost, but Vinnie stating it outperformed $1000 CD players with op-amp and capacitor upgrade was ridiculous and he mislead thousands including me. .......

132: Tubes Asylum, RE: 12bh7 darkish tonal character recommendations (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-06-13, 06:53:49 (142.197.196.110)
Never heard a dark sounding 12BH7. You will have to buy various brand tubes and test yourself. As for RCA, not dark sounding per my ears. .......

133: General Asylum, RE: Which measurements correspond to to the sensation of good soundstaging in a typical stereo system ? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-06-13, 06:51:47 (142.197.196.110)
Measurements do not qualify a great sounding system. Same as synergy has no measurement. Only your ears can qualify a good sounding system. .......

134: General Asylum, RE: Buncha Cultural Illiterates! (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-06-13, 06:49:18 (142.197.196.110)
Although no mention of location, I believe the camp is in MI and it is famous. .......

135: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Small Footprint Amp to Drive 10-80 w Speakers (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-06-12, 06:50:50 (142.197.196.110)
Rega Elex-R amp. .......

136: General Asylum, RE: Being Dead Means Never (again) Having To Say You're Sorry (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-06-12, 06:48:28 (142.197.196.110)
I have updated items, but never owned two of same. .......

137: Speaker Asylum, RE: Have you seen this? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-06-11, 04:08:48 (142.197.216.61)
I recommend Moral Cat328-104 tweeters. It has an edge in performance vs the forementioned Audax above. .......

138: General Asylum, Largest Inmate Recommend Gear Rubbish (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-06-10, 16:51:57 (142.197.196.110)
About 22 years ago an inmate called Vinnie R (Vinnie Rossi) recommended a Toshiba 3960 $59 CD player as the best ever. His quote: 'I've been modding a few Toshiba 3960's these days, and that they easi .......

139: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Damn Right !,Until them Uighurs and Puerto ricans are free not a damn nut should (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-06-09, 03:24:16 (142.197.216.61)
It may look like it, but likely sounds nothing like the original. I'll pass. .......

140: MagneQuest/Peerless Forum, RE: Thanks....nt (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-06-09, 03:20:23 (142.197.216.61)
Damn, we are losing the greats out there. RIP Mike. .......

141: General Asylum, RE: Did this go unnoticed or just unnoticed by me? RIP James Boyk (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-06-09, 03:18:28 (142.197.216.61)
Yes, we are losing the greats such as Mike LaFevre of Magnequest with Peerless design and custom audio transformers. He passed away last March. .......

142: Tubes Asylum, RE: JoLida 811A Tube Info (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-06-09, 03:08:21 (142.197.216.61)
Altec Lansing 1570B needs cathode driven to make the 811 work. .......

143: Tubes Asylum, RE: JoLida 811A Tube Info (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-06-09, 03:04:58 (142.197.216.61)
812 is more the audio tube vs 811 that is zero bias. .......

144: General Asylum, RE: The problem is ALWAYS incompetent management * (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-06-08, 06:59:36 (142.197.216.61)
Never heard of the worrd Skivvy. .......

145: Tubes Asylum, RE: JoLida 811A Tube Info (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-06-08, 06:57:52 (142.197.216.61)
Most likely NOS, not bought and relabeled by Jolida any longer. These are Ham radio RF tubes, not really for audio. .......

146: General Asylum, RE: Have you actually tried the FedEx tracking number ? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-06-04, 20:01:31 (142.197.216.61)
I take FedEx over UPS. UPS does not pay damage claims. You have to take them to small claims court. .......

147: General Asylum, RE: Another drive-by thread...- (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-06-04, 19:59:25 (142.197.216.61)
Ozzy, I am not a troll. .......

148: General Asylum, RE: she said they were a gift to you zippiddy doodoo (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-06-04, 19:57:23 (142.197.216.61)
Acres Verde. You know nothing and never heard my system. I do not post my system here due to many Trolls from AudioKarma and Steve Hoffman Forums may find me here due to a rare system. I do not post o .......

149: General Asylum, RE: That's a great thing about this hobby (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-06-04, 19:54:54 (142.197.216.61)
A small shop can support an owner with as low as one sale a month. .......

150: General Asylum, Splitting Hairs (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-06-03, 06:34:08 (142.197.216.61)
Once you have a good sounding system does it make any sense to add an expensive tweak that may be slightly better or perhaps just a side step? IMO I do not think so. My system is a very serious player .......

151: General Asylum, RE: I use my Audio System about 12 times a year (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-06-03, 06:27:36 (142.197.216.61)
Many have compared the Revel M22 to KEF LS-50 and the Revel are superior in every way. I am not looking to downgrade. .......

152: Tubes Asylum, RE: Telefunken or chinese El156? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-06-03, 06:18:59 (142.197.216.61)
There are no benefits with EL156. No greater power and likely Genelex KT88 sounds better. .......

153: Vintage Asylum, RE: Disadvantages Of Buying Vintage Speakers (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-06-01, 05:08:17 (142.197.216.61)
Any age speaker can blow up a tweeter. Only disadvantage of vintage speakers is if the foam surround is rotted. Many vintage speakers have rubber surrounds that are still in good condition. Other is n .......

154: General Asylum, RE: Have you run out of music you want to listen to? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-06-01, 05:04:46 (142.197.216.61)
I have not run out of music so to speak. The internet FM radio has a much more diverse selection of music than my records is all. .......

155: General Asylum, RE: I had 10 year hiatus in my hi-fi interest & serious music listening (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-05-31, 06:27:19 (142.197.216.61)
Quote: 'I strongly suggest that you keep them until you find a true digital equivalent (good luck).' For me internet FM radio is good enough. .......

156: General Asylum, RE: "So what?" - Miles Davis (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-05-30, 11:02:19 (142.197.216.61)
I actually have a kind of a mistress so to speak. She is 36, I am 73. She is a very good looking and slim woman. Known her for 10 years after divorce, but I travelled a lot at work separating us physi .......

157: General Asylum, RE: I had 10 year hiatus in my hi-fi interest & serious music listening (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-05-30, 04:48:01 (142.197.216.61)
A few replies to questions. My Revel M22 speakers easily outperform KEF LS-50 per others. I have a Ham radio hobby, but do not use that much either. I do not hear much difference in CD playback vs 320 .......

158: Vintage Asylum, RE: Restoration Project (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-05-29, 20:05:14 (142.197.216.61)
Replace the diodes in the amp with Schottky for even better sound. I use low power PP Siemens 6BM8 and the tube is crazy good sounding. .......

159: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Thumbs-up Schottky Diode Audiolab 6000cdt Transport Upgrade (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-05-29, 20:01:28 (142.197.216.61)
You do not need a separate smoothing capacitor. Use whatever is stock in the device. Schottky will make any device sound better due to no diode switching noise unlike standard diodes. .......

160: General Asylum, I use my Audio System about 12 times a year (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-05-29, 19:55:04 (142.197.216.61)
I used to be an audiophile and now have lost most interest. My system is good sounding with modified amp using 6BM8 tubes and best sounding Siemens power tubes. This amp is a freak and outperforms all .......

161: General Asylum, RE: Conundrums of Audio (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-05-29, 19:39:51 (142.197.216.61)
Buying a table will support a TT in any house. .......

162: Radio Road, RE: I disagree... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-05-28, 06:14:24 (142.197.216.61)
PaulN, I do not have any college FM stations in my area, my post still stands. .......

163: Vintage Asylum, RE: Speakers for 70's tuner (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-05-26, 06:16:44 (142.197.216.61)
I second the Dynaco A25 speakers. A higher quality speaker will not likely sound better as the vintage Kenwood is not a high performance audiophile item, but sounds good enough. .......

164: Digital Drive, RE: SMSL D300 vs Geshelli Labs J2 AKM (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-05-21, 20:19:10 (142.197.216.61)
I think SMSL products are very underrated with audiophiles. Even the cheapest SMAL have a built-in regulated power supply that does not need the $60 aftermarket linear power supply for best sound like .......

165: Digital Drive, RE: SMSL D300 vs Geshelli Labs J2 AKM (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-05-21, 20:18:21 (142.197.216.61)
I think SMSL products are very underrated with audiophiles. Even the cheapest SMAL have a built-in regulated power supply that does not need the $60 aftermarket linear power supply for best sound. And .......

166: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: now why would that be? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-05-21, 20:12:55 (142.197.216.61)
I would guess there are less than 50 active DIY builders at this moment in the USA. .......

167: General Asylum, RE: Shipping??? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-05-16, 18:51:15 (142.197.216.61)
UPS has a big problem paying out insurance for damaged items. You be lucky to get 20 cents on the dollar if anything and it takes many weeks of communication. USPS pays insurance. .......

168: General Asylum, RE: Audiogon anxiety (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-05-10, 19:13:32 (142.197.216.61)
Buy new. .......

169: Vintage Asylum, RE: in theory it should be (could be) ca. 1.33-fold (ca. 1.25 dB) higher -- (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-05-07, 06:17:13 (142.197.216.61)
Try amp 4 and 8 ohm output and use the one that sounds best with 6 ohm speakers. .......

170: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Cleaning heavily oxidized vintage RCA jacks? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-05-07, 06:14:21 (142.197.216.61)
Replace the old jacks. .......

171: Digital Drive, RE: First Impressions..... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-05-07, 06:13:10 (142.197.216.61)
Apparently no love for this DAC. .......

172: General Asylum, RE: how long will your amp play after it powers off ? ...... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-05-07, 06:11:44 (142.197.216.61)
My 12 watt per channel tube amp with replacing 100uF caps with 1000uF caps plays for about 5 seconds after shutdown. .......

173: Speaker Asylum, RE: Favorite five (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-04-23, 05:27:40 (142.197.216.61)
Used Revel M22 are under $1K, sound like $2k+ speakers. .......

174: Vinyl Asylum, Ortofon AS-212 Magnet Recharge (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-04-20, 19:22:04 (142.197.216.61)
AS-212 uses magnets for anti-skate. The magnets loses charge over time. Any way to recharge the magnets without disassembly? .......

175: General Asylum, RE: sorry to hear of your abuse on the Ham forums (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-04-20, 04:32:42 (142.197.216.61)
Ham forums have become a cesspool. Even five years ago they were civilized. Now, Hams that do not know me from Adam state I know nothing about electronics and also attack my character. I been involved .......

176: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Pics of reg. circuitry of P.S. (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-04-18, 19:14:16 (142.197.216.61)
I do not think the SK transistor came with the power supply as it has no electronic regulator board. .......

177: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Pics of reg. circuitry of P.S. (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-04-18, 19:10:27 (142.197.216.61)
I think the regulator is looking like an output transistor. Three terminal TO-3 12 volt 3 amp regulators are available. I think yours is blown. .......

178: General Asylum, RE: You've lost me... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-04-16, 18:01:10 (142.197.216.61)
This site does not allow on my computer to reply to a post here. Only new posts. Don't go away angry- geez. .......

179: General Asylum, RE: Popping a balloon in an anechoic chamber. Nt (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-04-16, 17:59:18 (142.197.216.61)
Wow. .......

180: General Asylum, RE: You've lost me... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-04-16, 14:54:12 (142.197.216.61)
Mlsstl, you need to read the post replies to my post. Read B. Scarpia's post. .......

181: General Asylum, RE: What you might want.... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-04-16, 14:30:32 (142.197.216.61)
I been building tube amps for 30 years. My present amp sounds the best, doubtful I could build better sounding. It is the tubes I am using. .......

182: Digital Drive, RE: Philips Little Giant DAC + LPS (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-04-16, 12:18:59 (142.197.216.61)
Some DACs such as SMSL have a built-in linear power supply. Takes 5 volts in to 3.1 volts. .......

183: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: With the LiFePo ... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-04-16, 12:16:15 (142.197.216.61)
I prefer having a power grid, but solar power provides most of the house power here. .......

184: Radio Road, RE: With me it is not the signal or sound quality, it is the content that is trash on most stations. I just got... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-04-16, 12:12:24 (142.197.216.61)
I use an Ocean WR10 tuner with better outboard DAC although internal DAC is good. I have about 12 channels in memory. .......

185: General Asylum, RE: Back to Mono?* Quality over quantity... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-04-16, 12:01:15 (142.197.216.61)
I use an Ocean internet receiver. My system is a rebuilt Allied 333 receiver with special tubes that outperforms all other tube amplifiers I owned including a PP 45 amp. It is a freak. I use Revel M22 .......

186: General Asylum, RE: What you might want.... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-04-16, 08:32:46 (142.197.216.61)
Does not those services require a dedicated computer? I find 320mps FM internet about as good as a CD. My TT is a little superior sounding, but I just do not listen that close. .......

187: Tubes Asylum, RE: Best 6DJ8/6AS7 combo (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-04-16, 07:30:20 (142.197.216.61)
RCA 6922 with gold pins is an early Siemens and the best sounding 6DJ8 I ever used. .......

188: General Asylum, Not Using Stereo Much (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-04-16, 06:31:14 (142.197.216.61)
For some reason I do not listen to my stereo much. Perhaps once every two weeks for an hour over the last year. I become too lazy to use the TT and just listen to internet FM radio now. I think I will .......

189: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Save the transformer (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-04-15, 17:00:32 (142.197.216.61)
Toss the power supply and buy an Astron. .......

190: Radio Road, FM Broadcast vs Internet FM Radio (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-04-15, 16:57:58 (142.197.216.61)
Unfortunately FM broadcast quality has continuously depreciated. Most areas does not have one quality FM signal that some of the vintage tuners can take advantage. Internet FM is of much higher qualit .......

191: General Asylum, RE: I was a radioman in the Navy and . . (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-04-15, 15:53:22 (142.197.216.61)
AA is the last internet site I post. Others have been moderated into a cesspool allowing the Trolls and liars about others to exist with immunity. .......

192: General Asylum, RE: Having just spent two days at Axpona I can tell you (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-04-15, 12:44:38 (142.197.216.61)
A system that lacks synergy. There is no formula for synergy. .......

193: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Audio Magazine article PP 300B amp (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-04-15, 12:43:06 (142.197.216.61)
Back in 1948 there were no high-end audio systems. Current models will easily outperform them. .......

194: General Asylum, RE: Expectation of sound and music (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-04-14, 19:44:24 (142.197.216.61)
For me, my systems have improved over the years and would never go back. I am also done trying to improve it now. .......

195: General Asylum, RE: Expectation of sound and music (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-04-14, 19:43:35 (142.197.216.61)
For me, my systems have improved over the years and would never go back. .......

196: General Asylum, RE: AA is still a civilized Forum (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-04-14, 19:33:55 (142.197.216.61)
Yes, QRZ is not about Ham radio now, just abuse the moderators approve. I do not post there and left in the middle of a HF amp rebuild due to the abuse. I will not contribute to the site my time and e .......

197: SET Asylum, RE: 2A3 driving a Pass F4! (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-04-14, 19:09:53 (142.197.216.61)
I do not agree with the push-pull amplifier requirement. If you want to blow your ears off the Willsenton R800i Set that uses the best preamp tubes is your ticket. I think a 10 watt per channel 300B S .......

198: Digital Drive, RE: First Impressions..... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-04-14, 19:03:36 (142.197.216.61)
I think this DAC competes with $500 DACs. .......

199: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Over-the-top wretched excess (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-04-14, 19:01:26 (142.197.216.61)
Manufactures on any audio based item may place a 'calling card' out there with insane prices on some of their products. If they sell ten over a year they laugh all the way to the bank. .......

200: General Asylum, AA is still a civilized Forum (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-04-14, 18:53:00 (142.197.216.61)
I been on forums for over 20 years. Audio sites and Ham radio sites are my most visited sites over the years. Every site was civilized 20 years ago, but most are junk now and it started about 5 years .......

201: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Sad News : Mike LaFevre / Magnequest has Passed Away (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-04-14, 18:39:33 (142.197.216.61)
Mike was a force in the audio transformer business with the best products. Although I do not believe he was shipping product for a while, his passing is a blow to the hobby. .......

202: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: You are correct and thank you. . (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-04-08, 11:30:35 (142.197.216.61)
Only carbon comp have the correct characteristics for grid stop service. .......

203: General Asylum, RE: Wow - the Scott 222C! My intro to the world of high fidelity! (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-04-08, 11:23:41 (142.197.216.61)
1966 Allied 333 tube receiver, Lenco L78 1980 TT, 2002 Revel M22 speakers and 2023 Ocean internet tuner. .......

204: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: DIY Tube Amp Builders Dying (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-04-06, 13:48:10 (142.197.216.61)
It is obvious DIY is dying. DIY tube amp parts I used to sell from large stocks used to be $300 a month or more (less tubes). Lucky to sell $10 a month now, but my stocks are running out. .......

205: General Asylum, RE: WAR "Low Rider" (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-04-01, 20:34:46 (142.197.216.61)
Al B. Sure Night and Day. Very dynamic and clear. .......

206: General Asylum, RE: "wet blanket came down " like a one hundred before this one (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-04-01, 07:36:25 (142.197.216.61)
My least favorite- creamy sound. It sounds gay to me. .......

207: Tubes Asylum, RE: VIVA Tubes? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-04-01, 07:32:51 (142.197.216.61)
I consider Vifa Tubes a second tier supplier. I bought two new listed tubes and they were definitely used. When I questioned them, they were very apprehensive. I did not bother to pursue further. ::: .......

208: Tube DIY Asylum, DIY Tube Amps Dying (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-03-30, 18:48:31 (142.197.216.61)
I used to sell 20x the DIY Tube parts 5-10 years ago compared to today. Is DIY Tube amps dying? .......

209: General Asylum, RE: too many people (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-03-27, 19:28:07 (142.197.216.61)
srdavis2000 states 'I doubt it's 48% humidity outside wherever you are in Florida' Now hear this the local weather cannot state the humidity, only srdavis2000. .......

210: General Asylum, RE: Friday's got the Blues (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-03-27, 14:34:57 (142.197.216.61)
The blues? BB King. In 1971 they laughed and heckled BB King as he was coming out on stage at the Fillmore East theater in NYC. No one knew BB King. When he finished the place went berserk. No one rem .......

211: General Asylum, RE: Why do I own a High-end Stereo System (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-03-27, 14:27:53 (142.197.216.61)
Windows open? We use AC full time during the summer months. Stay in from 1pm to 6pm, then is usually in the low 80s- nice. Or, go enjoy the snow 5 months a year. .......

212: General Asylum, RE: Why do I own a High-end Stereo System (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-03-27, 14:25:51 (142.197.216.61)
Errr, don't you realize anything under about 65% humidity is not felt by anyone. It is low humidity and at 5PM is currently only 48% and will go down. Duh! .......

213: General Asylum, RE: Why do I own a High-end Stereo System (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-03-27, 12:05:57 (142.197.216.61)
Geoffkait, the humidity where I live is 39% today. What month were you referring to at 85% humidity? .......

214: General Asylum, RE: Why do I own a High-end Stereo System (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-03-27, 08:06:46 (142.197.216.61)
I never noticed high humidity here in FL and it does not affect the stereo. .......

215: General Asylum, RE: Why do I own a High-end Stereo System (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-03-27, 07:10:58 (142.197.216.61)
Funny, I own 9 Barred Rock egg layers. We like fresh eggs. .......

216: General Asylum, RE: PRaT = Pace, Rhythm and Timing. Nt (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-03-27, 06:50:52 (142.197.216.61)
Well, my system is best. It has a 'freak' rebuilt and upgraded Allied 333 (same as Pioneer SX-34). For some reason it outperforms any amp I ever owned including a DIY 45 tube amp for example. The Alli .......

217: General Asylum, Why do I own a High-end Stereo System (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-03-27, 06:36:28 (142.197.216.61)
Frankly, no matter how nice your house is, it just does not have ultimate Class without a high-end stereo system. BTW- I now live in warm Central FL. MI snow became too much. .......

218: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Sad News : Mike LaFevre / Magnequest has Passed Away (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-03-27, 05:39:46 (142.197.216.61)
RIP Mike. .......

219: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Ground for groundless apartment. (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-03-25, 11:40:56 (142.197.216.61)
Building without a ground wire (1966 and earlier) also uses metal water pipes as PVC did not exist back then. The pipes usually make a good ground. Stay away from the capacitors to hot and neutral. :: .......

220: Tubes Asylum, RE: PSA Bad ebay seller anthonybrian23 AVOID! (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-03-19, 15:24:57 (142.197.216.61)
REAL POS. .......

221: Tubes Asylum, RE: Genelex KT66 price (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-03-05, 16:53:46 (142.197.216.61)
$3.50 in 1955 would be $39.07 now. .......

222: Tubes Asylum, RE: Genelex KT66 price (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-03-05, 16:51:16 (142.197.216.61)
Ad states $3.50, not 50 cents. You could not buy a tube for 50 cents in 1955. If found now, NOS would likely cost $250 each. .......

223: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Should I recap my mx-110z? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-03-05, 16:49:05 (142.197.216.61)
Ceramic caps are worst sounding ever. Russian K40Y-9 on eBay are inexpensive and serious performers. You do not need $20 each boutique capacitors. .......

224: Vintage Asylum, RE: HK Citation II capacitor life. (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-03-04, 15:52:10 (142.197.216.61)
Newer capacitors are better than older caps. I would use for 40 years in an audio amplifier that is not used a lot as all audio amps are low use. .......

225: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Agree with Ivan303 (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-03-03, 04:55:41 (142.197.216.61)
I always though quality EL34s such as Mullard NOS were best sounding. .......

226: Tubes Asylum, RE: tube sales (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-03-03, 04:53:17 (142.197.216.61)
Have a list to email possible buyers. Place ad on this site. .......

227: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: When I was starting out I got this nugget from Steven Oda (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-28, 05:30:56 (142.197.216.61)
If a bleeder is used for choke crit, place the choke first. If no crit bleeder, use resistors first. .......

228: Shady Lane, RE: Finale (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-21, 13:37:28 (142.197.216.61)
Lots of audio idiots out there that make a mistake and will blame you. .......

229: Tubes Asylum, RE: Update No. 1 on my EL34 recommendations post below (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-21, 10:24:42 (142.197.216.61)
How are JJ compared to old stock Mullard EL34? .......

230: Tubes Asylum, RE: EI 6BM8 (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-21, 09:40:44 (142.197.216.61)
I auditioned the EI 6BM8 tubes. I listened to many 6BM8 including Mullard, Matsushita, RCA, Siemens, Svetlana, etc and the Siemens is the best. These EI 6BM8 are about as good as the Siemens. There is .......

231: Tubes Asylum, RE: EI 6BM8 (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-20, 19:58:06 (142.197.216.61)
It appears no one on AA used these tubes. The tube arrive tomorrow, I report the performance. I used about every 6BM8 made, except these and France made 6BM8. .......

232: Digital Drive, RE: Best DAC for classical/opera? R2R or......? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-18, 07:41:15 (142.197.216.61)
$1024 on Amazon, beyond my DAC. It has a built-in low noise power supply. .......

233: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: The V3 still uses Hypex UcD modules (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-18, 07:37:27 (142.197.216.61)
Sorry to hear about the medical condition, keep your amp. .......

234: Tubes Asylum, EI 6BM8 (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-17, 17:16:31 (142.197.216.61)
Best 6BM8 I heard is Siemens. Anyone ever heard the EI 6BM8? .......

235: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: New tax laws are NOT helping tube sales... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-14, 12:06:05 (142.197.216.61)
Andy, I believe the original poster is referring to new tubes. .......

236: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Tube Prices UP! (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-14, 04:08:19 (142.197.216.61)
Not that many years ago 4 Sovtek 6550 were $150. .......

237: General Asylum, RE: Thanks Groucho! nt (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-13, 13:40:16 (142.197.216.61)
I am glad to see in last few weeks nasty comments have subsided. Two aggressive members here could flare up again though and you know who you are. One comment is Audio Asylum still has respect for kno .......

238: Vintage Asylum, RE: ^^^ Good advice indeed. I'll offer a coupla more ideas over which to mull (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-13, 13:27:08 (142.197.216.61)
I suspect leaking coupling capacitors. Time for a complete rebuild anyways. .......

239: Tubes Asylum, RE: GZ32 Marked Mullard. I have a few of these NOS that . . (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-11, 11:49:18 (142.197.216.61)
Tubes look like a 5V4G. .......

240: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: sorry if this is newb-y- (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-11, 06:00:19 (142.197.216.61)
The Antek AS-05TC300 - 50VA 300VX2 TRANSFORMER would operate the preamp power supply for $32. .......

241: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: sorry if this is newb-y- (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-11, 05:22:15 (142.197.216.61)
Stock power supply has lousy 1/2 wave rectifier, but four 12AX7s only draw 4ma thus even 1/2 wave would have low AC ripple with the dropping resistor to the second capacitor. I would build a full wave .......

242: Tubes Asylum, RE: Tungsol with the 6550 liked to hit the tube with plenty of . . (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-09, 13:00:44 (142.197.216.61)
Windmill getter is not an indication of a special tube. Some liked Raytheon 5751 windmill getter tubes years ago, but a JJ E83CC is far superior. .......

243: General Asylum, RE: well...Jay did ask that we share this. Maybe the most ironic thing I have ever seen (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-08, 12:33:36 (142.197.216.61)
Who would be so stupid to pay $5K for a used power cord? .......

244: Digital Drive, RE: California Audio Labs Sigma 2 DAC has a slight buzz (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-07, 07:45:46 (142.197.216.61)
Optical cable will remove a ground connection and that may remove the buzz. .......

245: Inmate Central, RE: Spectrum is unreliable (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-07, 06:36:12 (142.197.216.61)
3 hours and service was restored. .......

246: Inmate Central, RE: Spectrum is unreliable (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-06, 16:26:36 (142.197.216.61)
Riley, it is not local issue when Spectrum states call volume is so high they cannot take calls now. I whet years without issues with other services. However, it seems you are so protective of Spectru .......

247: Inmate Central, RE: Spectrum is unreliable (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-06, 16:02:55 (142.197.216.61)
Right now I believe entire state or country is out. Spectrum does not refuse calls when your house or say entire block ss out- hello. .......

248: General Asylum, Spectrum is unreliable (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-06, 15:08:21 (142.197.216.61)
Lost cable for two days last week, not an issue in my house. Now, no internet TV, been out for hours. Same TV issue a few weeks ago. Lost internet many times over the last year. What is going on with .......

249: Inmate Central, Spectrum is unreliable (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-06, 15:08:21 (142.197.216.61)
Lost cable for two days last week, not an issue in my house. Now, no internet TV, been out for hours. Same TV issue a few weeks ago. Lost internet many times over the last year. What is going on with .......

250: General Asylum, RE: "... now this is a driver man!" (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-06, 14:39:44 (142.197.216.61)
Forget the cars, post is about audiophiles without any mechanical skills. .......

251: General Asylum, RE: Audiophiles without any Mechanical Skills (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-06, 13:29:06 (142.197.216.61)
Davey, perhaps at their job, but that is about it and not mechanically. They likely could not replace a doorknob either. .......

252: General Asylum, RE: Audiophiles without any Mechanical Skills (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-06, 13:27:15 (142.197.216.61)
Your sentence "One could not place a knot in a string to raise the anti-skate weight on the nylon string." left me confused. I admit that I have never owned a turntable that used the weight on string/ .......

253: General Asylum, RE: Audiophiles without any Mechanical Skills (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-06, 09:21:35 (142.197.216.61)
Todd, the CD is the best option for many audiophiles vs a TT. They can figure out how to install and eject a CD disc. But, not much more. .......

254: General Asylum, RE: +1 -- simplify / isolate / conquer - nt (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-06, 08:43:08 (142.197.216.61)
Frankly, many audiophiles do not understand how to connect components. And, some lack mechanical skills to even connect speaker wires to the speakers. I stop selling items due to the massive lack of n .......

255: General Asylum, Audiophiles without any Mechanical Skills (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-06, 08:39:15 (142.197.216.61)
I am sick of shipping items to audiophiles that have no mechanical skills what so ever. One could not place a knot in a string to raise the anti-skate weight on the nylon string. Another could not adj .......

256: Digital Drive, RE: First Impressions..... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-05, 08:39:27 (142.197.216.61)
My SMSL does not have any noticeable digital fatigue. However, on my internet radio tuner it is only operating at 16/320. .......

257: General Asylum, RE: Ah yes, RTR. (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-05, 06:37:47 (142.197.216.61)
I think more money is required on a CD system vs a TT/cartridge for a CD to sound as good as vinyl. .......

258: General Asylum, RE: Just so you know...- (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-05, 06:31:20 (142.197.216.61)
Audiogon system is so old and slow it times out on my computer loading info. Worthless site. .......

259: Digital Drive, RE: Schiit Bifrost 2/64 versus Topping D90ES - any opinions? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-03, 21:07:13 (142.197.216.61)
The Schitt Bifrost is $800. .......

260: SET Asylum, RE: 6SN7 Valves for Mastersound Monoblocks (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-03, 21:03:54 (142.197.216.61)
I like the Sylvania 6SN7GTA. GTA guarantees pre 1954 tubes and has the Y plates. .......

261: Digital Drive, RE: Schiit Bifrost 2/64 versus Topping D90ES - any opinions? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-03, 20:48:41 (142.197.216.61)
Topping makes the D90SE, cannot find a D90ES model. $1K for the D90SE model. Whew! I wonder if a SMSL Sanskrit MKIII at $139 could complete with the Topping? .......

262: Digital Drive, RE: +1 / -1 (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-03, 18:22:36 (142.197.216.61)
Abe, about everyone knows a quality tube will outperform any Op-amp. Of course Op-Amps color the sound. .......

263: Digital Drive, RE: Wired for Sound DAC2 (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-03, 07:17:17 (142.197.216.61)
Errr, don't buy 10+ year old DACs. Newer in last few years are improved. In fact, look for 2 volt direct DAC output eliminating the Op-Amps that color the sound. .......

264: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: New tweeky products(?) (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-03, 07:14:25 (142.197.216.61)
Most of what one is hearing with these tweeky products is the placebo effect. This effect is responsible for millions of wasted dollars. Cable companies are grateful for the placebo effect. ::: TOPIC: .......

265: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Rectifier (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-03, 07:11:26 (142.197.216.61)
You are being 'suckered' by placebo effect. .......

266: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Who is "they", with the $10K fuses for sale? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-03, 07:09:55 (142.197.216.61)
Errr, a fuse using AC has no direction due to the voltage passes each way (forward and backward) thru the fuse. Anything you hear is placebo effect. .......

267: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: NFB in a PP DHT amp? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-02, 04:32:13 (142.197.216.61)
As for feedback I built a DIY PP 45 amp with selectable 0dB, 3db, 6dB and 12dB feedback. I like the 3dB feedback most, but not a large difference in sound using any feedback value. .......

268: Digital Drive, RE: SMSL Sanskrit 10th MKIII best DAC Bargain (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-02, 04:27:53 (174.239.89.17)
Todd, let us know of the SMSL performance once you review it. .......

269: Digital Drive, RE: SMSL Sanskrit 10th MKIII best DAC Bargain (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-02-01, 18:22:24 (174.239.82.134)
One stated the MKII version is very good sounding, the MKIII would be an improvement. There is just not much info on the audio sites on the SMSL MKIII and it has been out for 4 years I believe. ::: TO .......

270: Digital Drive, RE: SMSL Sanskrit 10th MKIII best DAC Bargain (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-31, 07:38:35 (142.197.216.61)
Not all DACs use a built-in regulator, just capacitor filtering from the 5 volt external switching type power supply that produces high AC ripple. That is why some buy a linear type 5 volt DC power su .......

271: Digital Drive, RE: Wired for Sound DAC2 (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-31, 05:56:33 (142.197.216.61)
I cannot say for sure the DAC2 is incredible sounding, but the design is 12 years old. The SMSL Sankrit MKIII is a newer DAC and has direct DAC two volt output eliminating OP-Amps that color the sound .......

272: Digital Drive, SMSL Sanskrit 10th MKIII best DAC Bargain (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-31, 05:16:16 (142.197.216.61)
The SMSL is a good sounding DAC. I also understand the DAC has a direct 2 volt output eliminating the OP-Amps that does color the sound to some extent. Unlike most built-in power supplies it has an in .......

273: Tubes Asylum, RE: Is a 6N14N the same as an EL84? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-30, 19:18:09 (142.197.216.61)
6N14N is a valid 6BQ5. The 6N14P is a higher voltage version is all. .......

274: Tubes Asylum, RE: Is a 6N14N the same as an EL84? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-30, 16:15:22 (142.197.216.61)
6BQ5 is rated for 300 volts plate and screen. The Russian 6N14P has same operating characteristics as 6BQ5, but rated for 440 volts with 400 volts screen and is same as 7189A. .......

275: Tubes Asylum, RE: Is a 6N14N the same as an EL84? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-30, 16:07:23 (142.197.216.61)
Yes direct sub for 6BQ5. .......

276: General Asylum, RE: Sub recommendations (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-29, 06:50:57 (142.197.216.61)
Frankly, all these expensive subs are not worth it IMO. Buy two 150 watt 15 inch Dayton SUB-1500 from Parts Express for $229 each. The Dayton sound excellent. .......

277: Speaker Asylum, Improving the Revel M22 Speaker (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-28, 05:32:31 (142.197.216.61)
IMO the Revel M22 bookshelf speaker is a high performance speaker for little cost thus worthy of this post. Used Revel M22 are about $600 to $800 a pair. A few that owned the KEF LS50 and Revel M22 st .......

278: Digital Drive, RE: OK - I give up - I found nothing on that link about 24 bit samples [nt] (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-28, 04:40:48 (142.197.216.61)
Interesting that my tuner does not state 24/192 as an example now. Just states 44.1 2 channel stereo and either 128, 192 or 320kbits. I believe all is 16/128, 16/192 or 16/320. All is MP3 and MP3 is n .......

279: General Asylum, RE: Thanks Groucho! nt (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-28, 04:29:29 (142.197.216.61)
I only noticed two 'country clubbers' here. I have not posted much here, but latest posts had these two members state I am stupid, an idiot, etc due to I been all analog for years and had questions us .......

280: General Asylum, RE: More like special ed "clubs" (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-26, 20:31:24 (142.197.216.61)
These country club sites have members with no talents such as building amps or much other experience, but think they are way smarter and experienced than me. They looked for any of my posts and state .......

281: Digital Drive, RE: Let's try and tone down the rhetoric and snide comments... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-25, 19:52:50 (142.197.216.61)
Thank you Chris. Unfortunately there are a few that cannot resist the snide comments and how smart they are vs the dumb poster. I had a moderator remove all the trash on one of my original post. ::: T .......

282: Digital Drive, RE: AAC FM Intermet Radio (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-25, 17:56:02 (142.197.216.61)
Thank you moderators for removing all the trolling. BTW- the tuner now only displays as an example 320 and 44.1 2 channel stereo. The brief 24 number is gone- weird. I suspect it is 16/320kHz. The int .......

283: Digital Drive, RE: Similarly Ditto (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-25, 01:23:51 (142.197.216.61)
zacster quote: "Don't waste your breath. When asked to do that he said he didn't know how, so I gave him a quick step by step. That's when he said he was happy with what he has. "My DAC will decode an .......

284: Digital Drive, RE: Internet Radio Quality Sound Review (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-24, 13:17:27 (142.197.216.61)
On my internet tuner, all except the AAC display the 24 and kbit rate such as 24/192 or 24/320. The AAC displays such as 41kHz and 68kbit. AAC sounds better than 24.128, but not quite as good as 24/19 .......

285: Digital Drive, Internet Radio Quality Sound Review (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-24, 08:22:34 (142.197.216.61)
FM broadcast is so poor sounding with over processed stations I could not listen to it. FM broadcast is nothing like FM in the 1960s or 1970s for excellent quality. I missed the FM radio for many year .......

286: General Asylum, RE: What advantage to a low-power amp???? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-24, 05:26:46 (142.197.216.61)
I have a 10-12 watt per channel tube amp. It is the best sounding amp I used out of about 20 upgraded tube amps. It is upgraded with best tubes and coupling capacitors. My 87dB sensitive speakers play .......

287: Digital Drive, RE: OPA604 and discrete opamp (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-23, 19:17:32 (142.197.216.61)
I have not tried that 2604 op-amp. .......

288: General Asylum, RE: don't forget the yo-yo, too! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-23, 19:14:27 (142.197.216.61)
I had to remove my equipment list, abreviate my name and use a different email address here to ensure these creeps do not follow me on this site. Yes, it became that bad. Fortunately, my Audio Asylum .......

289: General Asylum, Audio Forums like Country Clubs Now (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-23, 13:00:15 (142.197.216.61)
I been on a few audio sites for many years. But, I noticed many sites have changed to like a country club with the same few patting each other on the back. If you are not part of these select few, you .......

290: Digital Drive, RE: OPA604 and discrete opamp (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-23, 12:43:38 (142.197.216.61)
OPA 1612 is much more modern and more refined vs OPA 604. .......

291: Digital Drive, RE: The guy is incorrigible (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-22, 03:27:25 (142.197.216.61)
Chris, it has been clearly explained the difference in-between kHz and Kbits. Also explained internet radio uses kbits, not kHz. Even examples of internet radio data rates has been posted. Yet Mlsstl .......

292: Digital Drive, RE: More (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-21, 17:39:16 (142.197.216.61)
Mlsstl, you're wrong. I am not confused at all. Go way. your response is not needed or wanted. You are Trolling. .......

293: Digital Drive, RE: Oh, the iron y of it all! (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-21, 14:42:53 (142.197.216.61)
So, where is the huge cost- NOT! .......

294: Digital Drive, RE: Oh, the iron y of it all! (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-21, 13:13:36 (142.197.216.61)
Best Internet Radio Hosting in January 2023 (Horribly expensive?) Radio Web Hosting $3.99 a month here: Asura Hosting logo Asura Hosting Truely score heart icon 4.5/5 176 reviews $3.99 per month ::: .......

295: Digital Drive, RE: Oh, the iron y of it all! (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-21, 08:23:11 (142.197.216.61)
cpwill, cannot afford higher bit rate? The most simple $60 monthly rate internet connection will handle any MP3 bit rate. A 50KW FM station electrical use per hour is at least $12 an hour or that $60 .......

296: Digital Drive, RE: More (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-21, 06:38:35 (142.197.216.61)
Mlsstl, 24/192 already posted above. Just read it. .......

297: Digital Drive, RE: SMSL DAC (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-21, 05:49:34 (142.197.216.61)
192kHz is 9216 kbits. The SMSL MKIII is a bargain with built-in linear power supply thus not needing a $60 external linear power supply and the audio quality is good. The jitter is world class too. I .......

298: Digital Drive, RE: More (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-21, 05:41:55 (142.197.216.61)
My DAC will decode anything at full bit rate on internet radio. That is all I wanted. Discussion is done. .......

299: Digital Drive, RE: More (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-20, 19:53:07 (142.197.216.61)
You want a picture of the internet radio display showing this? I do not know how to post a picture on this site. All internet station state 24 and either 96, 128, 192 or 320. .......

300: Digital Drive, RE: More lack of reason (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-20, 18:46:04 (142.197.216.61)
Why is lossy MP3 listed on internet stations at 24/128, 24/192 and 24/320 if it does not exist? .......

301: Digital Drive, RE: More (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-20, 18:43:28 (142.197.216.61)
zacster I get it now. But, if 24/320 does not exist why is it listed on some internet radio channels. .......

302: Digital Drive, RE: More (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-20, 16:30:42 (142.197.216.61)
I will explain for the fourth time folks. I use a DAC for internet radio only. Any internet radio is superior to the grossly processed FM radio. I will not listen to FM radio. My other source is a tur .......

303: Digital Drive, RE: You continue... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-20, 09:09:35 (142.197.216.61)
But, I am not using a PC. For the third time all I asked is the original post about a DAC. There are no DACs that can make use of 24/320 using coaxial or optical input. Geez. .......

304: Digital Drive, RE: You continue... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-20, 07:28:05 (142.197.216.61)
I am not confusing anything. My post stated DACs as rated in 24/320 or 32/320 using coaxial or optical input vs USB. I find DACs using the coaxial or optical input seems limited to 24/192. I am done. .......

305: Digital Drive, RE: 24/320 or 32/320 DAC using Optical/Coaxial Input (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-20, 06:27:53 (142.197.216.61)
I guess I am good with the 24/192 DAC I am using with the optical input. I am using this DAC on internet radio and I can say stations producing 24/192 sound better than 24/128. Some internet radio sta .......

306: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: GZ34/ 5ar4 minimum 1st capacitor for datasheet output voltage. (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-20, 05:52:43 (142.197.216.61)
10uF for what reason? I design high voltage power supplies for PP amps with no more than 5% AC ripple and SET amps at 2% AC ripple at full power output. .......

307: Digital Drive, RE: A 24/320 or 32/320 DAC does not exist, afaik. (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-19, 12:41:30 (142.197.216.61)
Kal, you're wrong. 96, 128, 192 and 320 are standard. .......

308: Digital Drive, RE: 24/352.8 or 32/352.8?? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-19, 08:52:20 (142.197.216.61)
Kal's post makes no sense. Apparently a 24/320 or 32/320 DAC is not available with coaxial or optical input. .......

309: Digital Drive, RE: SMSL DAC (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-19, 06:07:56 (142.197.216.61)
I made mistake looking at the Specs on Amazon. .......

310: Digital Drive, RE: I found plenty at 320 kbps - ZERO of which mentioned 24 (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-18, 16:13:12 (142.197.216.61)
Ok, here: https://tunein.com/radio/Stream-320KB-Plus-c1267347/ .......

311: Digital Drive, 24/320 or 32/320 DAC using Optical/Coaxial Input (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-18, 15:00:04 (142.197.216.61)
I bought a SMSL DAC rated at 32/768 only to find that is USB input only. Coaxial or Optical input is limited to 24/192 on the DAC. Is there a DAC rated to 24/320 or 32/320 or higher using the Coaxial .......

312: Digital Drive, RE: SMSL DAC (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-18, 14:25:41 (142.197.216.61)
I cannot find a DAC that performs at 24/320 or 32/320 with Coaxial or Optical input. Is there such a DAC? Possibly may have to keep the SMSL DAC for now. .......

313: Digital Drive, RE: SMSL DAC (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-18, 13:52:03 (142.197.216.61)
The SMSL MKIII DAC arrived. It took two weeks due to the lazy supplier thru Amazon didn't ship for 9 days. I can say immediately this DAC is superior to the Ocean WR-10 internet tuner internal DAC. Th .......

314: Tubes Asylum, RE: Best 12AX7 (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-18, 06:42:28 (142.197.216.61)
adrianc, I did not reply to your post thus did not provoke your meaningless attack. Go away. .......

315: Digital Drive, RE: If you don't mind, which internet station? [nt] (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-18, 06:38:45 (142.197.216.61)
You have to search. Too many internet radio stations to list at 24/320. Either 24/192 or 24/320 is far superior sounding to the many 24/128 stations. .......

316: Tubes Asylum, RE: Best 12AX7 (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-18, 06:37:27 (142.197.216.61)
Adrinac, stop attacking me for my JJ suggestion. .......

317: Tubes Asylum, RE: Best 12AX7 (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-18, 05:35:47 (142.197.216.61)
I tried every 12AX7 tube in my amp. Best was GE 7025 short plate. Better than Mullard 12AX7 long plate that was clear but a little recessed in sound. The Telefunken 12AX7 has too high distortion for m .......

318: Tubes Asylum, RE: Best 12AX7 (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-17, 15:19:07 (142.197.216.61)
Nunki, how can the JJ E83CC sound crappy? It is the most clear low distortion 12AX7 I ever heard and I owned about every 12AX7 ever made including the Tesla you mentioned. Pay no attention to his post .......

319: Digital Drive, RE: I understand the 320, but not the 24 - where does the 24 come from? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-17, 11:42:12 (142.197.216.61)
It is stated on the internet station as 24/320. .......

320: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: BTW, the plastic cups in the photo? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-17, 09:17:59 (142.197.216.61)
Place a push button switch in the wood. .......

321: Propeller Head Plaza, RE: Begone, troll! Get thee to a library! (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-17, 04:01:59 (142.197.216.61)
Only two statements are true IMO. Dirty connector does imped sound. Silver vs copper does sound different and I do not know why. Silver is more harsh sounding, but can wake up a soft sounding amp/spea .......

322: Propeller Head Plaza, RE: Two statements in OP were left addressed. (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-17, 03:58:27 (142.197.216.61)
AC does flow back and forth in a coax cable or it would not be AC. .......

323: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: normal fuses and ridiculousness (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-17, 03:36:38 (142.197.216.61)
I am with TRE, fuse direction makes no difference same as cow dong makes no difference placed on speaker wires. .......

324: Digital Drive, RE: Good for you - all those numbers quoted in your post are bit depths and sample rates (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-17, 03:13:10 (142.197.216.61)
Highest internet radio data rate I found is 24/320. .......

325: Digital Drive, RE: Not to jump in here where angels fear to tread, but. . . (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-16, 15:07:30 (142.197.216.61)
When I buy a DAC, it is listed in 24 or 32 and from 96 kHz to 768 kHz. There are no other specs. So, I bought 32/768 kHz DAC. Audiophiles seem pleased with certain DAC specs rated in kHz. What is 32/7 .......

326: Tubes Asylum, RE: 6N1P (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-15, 15:46:41 (142.197.216.61)
280 listings on eBay. .......

327: Digital Drive, RE: Do you have a choice of bit-rate and format ? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-15, 07:01:18 (142.197.216.61)
You did not explain why DAC manufactures use kHz, not bit rate in the DAC specs as you state must be used. But, again only you are correct despite the manufactures. My quote is lossy MP3 at 24/128 is .......

328: Digital Drive, RE: Do you have a choice of bit-rate and format ? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-14, 18:48:56 (142.197.216.61)
Zacster stated I said this: "For good quality music usually 64-128kbps(96kbps+ recommended) bit rate is preferred." No I did not, I quoted this: 'Most internet station are using MP3 old 24/128 that is .......

329: Vintage Asylum, RE: there are, umm, I think five of those here :-p (nt) (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-14, 18:35:53 (142.197.216.61)
Interesting no one mentioned speaker sensitivity for 4 watts. 96dB sensitive speakers will play about 96dB at 3 feet listening distance with 4 watts. .......

330: Tubes Asylum, RE: I haven't seen that . . (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-14, 18:30:47 (142.197.216.61)
About $1200 to $1500 a NOS quad five years ago. I noticed the tubes have been getting expensive again. Used to be $600 for a quad a few years ago. .......

331: Tubes Asylum, RE: How much difference is there with NOS Tung-Sol 6550. . (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-14, 13:26:11 (142.197.216.61)
I read the Genelex 6550 is better than Tung Sol NOS. That is why NOS Tung Sol 6550 prices dropped a few years ago. .......

332: Digital Drive, RE: Do you have a choice of bit-rate and format ? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-14, 13:06:34 (142.197.216.61)
zacster, I guess I am wrong stating such as 24/128 is in kHz and even if manufactures also quote in kHz, per your statement they are wrong as you state in Kbits only. Stating I am wrong works for you? .......

333: Digital Drive, RE: Do you have a choice of bit-rate and format ? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-14, 09:53:04 (142.197.216.61)
DAC IC as listed on eBay. AK4387ET ~ AK4387 106dB 192kHz 24-Bit 2ch DAC IC Listing here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/282068027566?hash=item41ac9088ae:g:NhsAAOxy6MBSQnFS&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoBY7ehVokXxJB .......

334: Digital Drive, RE: Do you have a choice of bit-rate and format ? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-14, 09:27:12 (142.197.216.61)
Also, never stated lossy 24/128 is high quality, it is poor. 24/320 is considered high quality, but a little short of CD quality. .......

335: Digital Drive, RE: Do you have a choice of bit-rate and format ? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-14, 09:25:11 (142.197.216.61)
Wrong again. My new DAC SMSL specs here: 3rd-Generation XMOS USB Processor: Sanskrit 10th MK3 utilizes a 3rd-generation XU316 USB processor chipset from XMOS Technologies. It allows for clear transmis .......

336: Digital Drive, RE: Do you have a choice of bit-rate and format ? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-14, 07:02:24 (142.197.216.61)
zakster, I am not confusing bit rate with sample rate. I am saying the Ocean WR-10 likely cannot handle 24/320 kHz rate or possibly 24/192 kHz. It likely only has a 24/128 kHz DAC and the manufactures .......

337: Tubes Asylum, RE: Tube vendor recommendations (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-13, 13:01:37 (142.197.216.61)
Brent Jessee. .......

338: Tubes Asylum, RE: Siemens 6BM8 hard to Source (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-12, 05:49:42 (142.197.216.61)
All I can tell you is on eBay all are double listed. Believe me I also use 6BM8 and ECL82 separately to search. What more can I say. Th Siemens are about non existent except the few $60 to $100 each t .......

339: Tubes Asylum, RE: Siemens 6BM8 hard to Source (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-12, 04:20:44 (142.197.216.61)
All Europe tubes are dual listed as 6BM8 ECL82. I do look for other labels that are Siemens. .......

340: Propeller Head Plaza, RE: I'll show you mine if you show me yours (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-11, 15:22:55 (142.197.216.61)
Speaker wires are low impedance, higher voltage and short in length as compared to phono wires. I hear a minor difference in phono wires and not sure if the capacitance plays a larger factor. As for s .......

341: Digital Drive, RE: SMSL DAC (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-11, 15:04:45 (142.197.216.61)
The SMSL also displays the received bit rate. .......

342: Tubes Asylum, Siemens 6BM8 hard to Source (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-10, 19:37:52 (142.197.216.61)
I cannot find a NOS quad of Siemens 6BM8. Last two pairs was on eBay, nothing for 6 months now. Two ridiculous price Siemens are on eBay for $200. I have one quad of NOS Siemens and one used quad abou .......

343: Tubes Asylum, RE: Another fake tube to smash ~pics~ (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-10, 14:39:53 (142.197.216.61)
Flying saucer getter is Russian. Likely a good tube. .......

344: Digital Drive, RE: Do you have a choice of bit-rate and format ? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-10, 07:41:07 (142.197.216.61)
Again the WR-10 likely only has a 24/128 DAC as it is only a $160 tuner. External DAC is by far the best bet. The SLSM MKIII DAC per what I read is 32/192 with coax and 32/768 with optical cable input .......

345: Digital Drive, RE: Do you have a choice of bit-rate and format ? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-10, 05:44:29 (142.197.216.61)
I never seen 32K. Everything is 24/128 to 24/320. It is not FM, it is digital. .......

346: Digital Drive, RE: Do you have a choice of bit-rate and format ? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-09, 20:26:54 (142.197.216.61)
BTW- I am using the tuners internal DAC that no info is known and the manual has no info. I bet it is not higher resolution than 24/128. I ordered a high performance outboard DAC and will report back. .......

347: Digital Drive, RE: Do you have a choice of bit-rate and format ? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-09, 14:42:37 (142.197.216.61)
I forgot the question in your title, but not in the message content, the tuner does not allow presorting of bit-rate, but is listed in the proposed internet station. .......

348: Digital Drive, RE: Do you have a choice of bit-rate and format ? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-09, 14:19:43 (142.197.216.61)
The Ocean WR-10 lists types of music you want such as jazz, 80s rock and roll, etc and then takes those stations from the Skytune list on a new list. .......

349: Digital Drive, RE: Do you have a choice of bit-rate and format ? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-09, 14:17:42 (142.197.216.61)
The Ocean WR-10 uses Skytune, but you can upload a station found on the computer. .......

350: Digital Drive, RE: Digital Internet Radio (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-09, 07:54:09 (142.197.216.61)
Most internet station are using MP3 old 24/128 that is low grade. I only use the internet stations that use 24/192 or the few with superior 24/320 bit rate. Many are 24/192. In time all will likely mo .......

351: Digital Drive, RE: SMSL DAC (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-08, 18:54:53 (142.197.216.61)
BTW- this DAC does not need a $60 linear power supply. It is internally regulated to 3.3 volts thus any 5 volt wall wart will not allow noise into the DAC. Most DACs have filter capacitors that does p .......

352: Digital Drive, RE: Digital Internet Radio (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-08, 12:45:40 (142.197.216.61)
I never seen MQA posted on internet stations just 24/128 to 24/320 or 44.1kHz. If no MP3 is 24/128 to 24/320, what is it? .......

353: Digital Drive, RE: Digital Internet Radio (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-08, 10:06:29 (142.197.216.61)
From what I read when the station states 44.1kHz, 2 channel it is a CD. MP3 is from 24/128 kBit to 24/320 kBit. 24/128 kBit is standard lossy MP3. 24.320 kBit is still lossy MP3, but so minimal most c .......

354: Digital Drive, RE: I listen to the Internet Radio via (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-07, 19:05:18 (142.197.216.61)
I think internet radio is called lossless FLAC that is CD quality, but the higher resolution 24/320 is close enough to CD quality the difference is not likely noticeable. Any internet radio has some c .......

355: Digital Drive, RE: Digital Internet Radio (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-07, 13:48:24 (142.197.216.61)
Local FM broadcast is so distorted with processing, internet radio is a breath of fresh air. No comparison. Poster does not understand internet radio does have high resolution stations. In fact, they .......

356: Digital Drive, Digital Internet Radio (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-07, 03:45:11 (142.197.216.61)
I bought a Ocean WD-10 internet radio tuner. Using the internal Skytune to find stations I find some state 44.1 kHz 2 channel stereo and others with better resolution are 24/320 kBite. What is the 44. .......

357: Digital Drive, RE: SMSL DAC (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-07, 03:30:09 (142.197.216.61)
It is the newly released MKIII version. I found many reviews of this DAC at Amazon and it is well liked in the sub $400 category and some prefer it to Schiit Modius. Thanks anyways. .......

358: Digital Drive, SMSL DAC (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-06, 19:49:57 (142.197.216.61)
I bought an Ocean WD-10 internet tuner. I have no idea of the Ocean internal DAC (likely 24/96 limited), but noted some stations are streaming better 24/320 kbit. I bought a SMSL SK10 MKIII Audio DAC .......

359: Tubes Asylum, RE: Not retired yet. . . but after. . . (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2023-01-06, 19:14:00 (142.197.216.61)
His site is up and last update was 7 days ago. .......

360: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: What advantages does schottky diode have when used for DHT filament (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-12-31, 11:28:22 (142.197.216.61)
Zero switching noise, does not get better. .......

361: Tubes Asylum, RE: BC 3000 preamp tube rolling (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-12-31, 11:27:15 (142.197.216.61)
RCA 6922 gold pin. These are early Siemens and best sounding 6922 I ever heard. Not gold pin RCA are very different tubes of little value sound wise. .......

362: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: UL Distortion (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-12-24, 23:24:08 (142.197.216.61)
Looks like crap compared to a 300B triode here: .......

363: Tubes Asylum, RE: Best 12AX7 (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-12-24, 05:07:29 (142.197.216.61)
JJ did make the tube in past and Amazon has stock, but is not made right now by JJ. .......

364: Vintage Asylum, RE: My vintages at the storage at sf area (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-12-14, 06:28:29 (142.197.216.61)
Sell on eBay. .......

365: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Just for fun: what if... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-12-14, 06:25:53 (142.197.216.61)
You will lose the tube sound. .......

366: Tubes Asylum, RE: Do these look like real GEC KT88 tubes? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-12-14, 06:24:04 (142.197.216.61)
Real GEC have a side getter. .......

367: Tubes Asylum, RE: Tube for a Mac 1500 (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-12-11, 18:14:48 (142.197.216.61)
Most clear and accurate 12AX7 is JJ E83CC. .......

368: SET Asylum, RE: Hi B+ on Morrison Micro (moved from Tube DIY Asylum) (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-12-09, 19:01:08 (142.197.216.61)
Just install the 5R4 directly, no other parts required. You should end up with about 400 volts DC. .......

369: SET Asylum, RE: Line Magnetic LM-5081A Owners (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-12-07, 01:51:15 (142.197.216.61)
The flaw is some have a cap fail. Replace with higher temp cap and issue goes away. .......

370: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Output transformers (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-12-04, 18:53:41 (142.197.216.61)
Oh I thought 4 el34 total. .......

371: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Output transformers (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-12-04, 18:41:47 (142.197.216.61)
Dynaco ST-70 output transformers were one of the best ever made and measured, Here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/225236844988?hash=item34712981bc:g:26EAAOSwqEhjZS7G&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAsIlUtUdNORq3AhltYA .......

372: Tubes Asylum, RE: JJ Comparison (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-11-28, 10:02:25 (142.197.216.61)
What I hear vs NOS. RCA 12AX7 tall black plate: Rich harmonic content is pleasing if you like that sound. Mullard 12AX7 tall plate: beautiful sound, but recessed. Soft treble. Telefunken 12AX7: smoot .......

373: Tubes Asylum, RE: Best 12AX7 (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-11-28, 08:29:12 (142.197.216.61)
I am focused on the USA where it is relatively unknown, good the tube has European following. .......

374: Tubes Asylum, RE: Best 12AX7 (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-11-28, 08:10:26 (142.197.216.61)
Actually, the tube started to have a following at Steve Hoffman forums, but I posted here to advise others. This tube is not well known to audiophiles. .......

375: Tubes Asylum, RE: Best 12AX7 (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-11-28, 06:50:35 (142.197.216.61)
IMO it is the best unless you like higher distortion, more recessed sound, etc. .......

376: Vinyl Asylum, Walmart Green Vinyl (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-11-27, 20:13:06 (142.197.216.61)
The classic rock albums from Walmart with the green color vinyl are not dynamic sounding. Buy older. I bought two different 'green' albums, some boring sound. .......

377: Radio Road, RE: My new tuner (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-11-27, 20:10:43 (142.197.216.61)
Nice. I used to be an FM tuner guy but the quality of FM stations become so poor I do not listen now. .......

378: Propeller Head Plaza, RE: Once a pseudo skeptic...- (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-11-27, 19:29:12 (142.197.216.61)
IMO speakers are such low impedance and runs are short the wire is not critical. #14 or #12 gauge should perform fine with copper conductor wire. I use zip cord. .......

379: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Hum question (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-11-27, 19:23:26 (142.197.216.61)
Likely the tubes. .......

380: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Good point RE: Class B (nt) (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-11-27, 19:19:07 (142.197.216.61)
The 3S4 or 3V4 is the most powerful audio output tube made for a 1.5 volt battery cell filament. You can use four in parallel for 1 watt out. .......

381: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Small Tr ansformer Covers? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-11-27, 19:13:29 (142.197.216.61)
Although they do not list transformer covers for sale. Heyboer in MI will sell you the covers. Being in the USA shipping will be low cost to your location. .......

382: Tubes Asylum, Best 12AX7 (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-11-27, 19:11:36 (142.197.216.61)
As unbelievable the best sounding 12AX7 is not NOS and I owned most 12AX7s ever made. The JJ E83CC is the hands down winner for the most clear and precise audio I ever heard. Available at Amazon for $ .......

383: SET Asylum, RE: Line Magnetic LM-5081A Owners (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-11-27, 16:11:36 (142.197.216.61)
Stereohile did a review on the older model using a 6L6 vs new 300B driver tube. They used to call the old 300B to 845 the LM-5091. Now the LM-5081A used the 300B driver tube. .......

384: SET Asylum, Line Magnetic LM-5081A Owners (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-11-27, 12:42:00 (142.197.216.61)
How good is the Line Magnetic LM-5081A amp? .......

385: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Bob Carver Crimsom 275 Amp Deception (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-11-15, 16:29:24 (142.197.216.61)
20lbs show undersized power and output transformers. It is junk. .......

386: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: +1 ..... And he didn't even have to listen to it, to find that crap! ......nt (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-11-15, 07:04:49 (142.197.216.61)
Buy a tube amp by weight. 30 watts per channel should weight at least 40lbs. 75 watts per channel at least 55lbs. Weight shows the size of the transformers. At 23.7lbs the Crimson 275 has a serious is .......

387: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Bob Carver (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-11-12, 19:45:01 (142.197.216.61)
No way would Bob Carver design the Crimson 275 with such shoddy transformers. It as terrible as I ever seen. Even cheap 1960s junk by an unknown manufacture was not as bad as this amp. .......

388: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Bob Carver Crimsom 275 Amp Deception (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-11-12, 15:17:30 (142.197.216.61)
As I stated this is not a Bob Carver design. It is not even his business, he sold it. .......

389: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: but they still could be Chinese owners (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-11-12, 09:13:17 (142.197.216.61)
I doubt made in China. It uses USA sourced Edcor transformers. They would not pay shipping to China, but use Chiana sourced transformers if in China. .......

390: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Bob Carver Crimsom 275 Amp Deception (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-11-12, 08:28:00 (142.197.216.61)
This is a factory stock item. The weak transformers are easily shown by the 23.7lb amplifier spec on the internet. Again Bob sold the company, it is not his design. Got it? .......

391: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Bob Carver Crimsom 275 Amp Deception (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-11-12, 08:25:01 (142.197.216.61)
I believe the Bob Carver is a US manufactured product. .......

392: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Bob Carver Crimsom 275 Amp Deception (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-11-12, 06:46:15 (142.197.216.61)
This is a stock amp. It is not Bob Carver design, he sold the company. The amp is spec'ed to weigh 23.7 lbs as advertised. A 75 watt per channel amp weighs at least 55lbs. .......

393: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: possible that this is a joke? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-11-12, 06:44:02 (142.197.216.61)
No joke! .......

394: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Bob Carver Crimsom 275 Amp Deception (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-11-11, 19:13:12 (142.197.216.61)
This report has been removed from all sites except one obscure site I never heard of. I doubt AA will remove this. The Bob Carver Crimson 275 has four KT-120 power tubes and rated at 75 watts per chan .......

395: SET Asylum, RE: No intention of a "gotcha" (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-11-01, 06:15:48 (142.197.216.61)
There were many common SE amps in the 1960s and 1970s. .......

396: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Getting close..... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-11-01, 06:12:57 (142.197.216.61)
Would DIY Kits.........do what? .......

397: Tubes Asylum, RE: 12AX7 with slam (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-11-01, 06:04:55 (142.197.216.61)
The RCA 12AX7 shot plate have too much distortion. JJ E83CC is crystal clear with punch. Some have amps that make too much distortion (usually poor coupling caps) thus cannot hear the RCA rather poor .......

398: Vintage Asylum, RE: Vintage 70's Japanese Receivers (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-10-25, 15:13:05 (142.197.216.61)
New vs vintage will both vary in sound. Best vintage I ever heard as Onkyo TX-2500 MKII and TX-4500 MKII. Competes well with some new amps and receivers to about $500 cost. A new Rega Brio sounds bett .......

399: Vintage Asylum, RE: Vintage 70's Japanese Receivers (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-10-25, 15:12:48 (142.197.216.61)
New vs vintage will both vary in sound. Best vintage I ever heard as Onkyo TX-2500 MKII and TX-4500 MKII. Competes well with some new amps and receivers to about $500 cost. A new Rega Brio sounds bett .......

400: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Hammond 374BX (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-10-25, 15:05:48 (142.197.216.61)
I would say yes. It is only 12 watts over current and transformers are designed with some reserve capacity. Likely draw a little less than 8 amps as the transformer winding would likely supply 6 vs 6. .......

401: Tubes Asylum, RE: Tube life. Fan .vs no fan (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-10-25, 15:01:05 (142.197.216.61)
I would only install a fan if the tubes are heating up other components. .......

402: Vintage Asylum, RE: Cool... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-10-11, 20:57:49 (142.197.216.61)
Hi Michael. If you need help when in FL, I should be available. .......

403: Vintage Asylum, RE: Cool... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-10-09, 07:21:25 (142.197.216.61)
I contacted Mike about a year ago. He was thinking about moving to Florida part time and have me help him on amp/receiver rebuilds that he is backed up on. .......

404: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: No. - I'll just die with a little smaller number on the Balance Sheet.......nt (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-09-27, 19:23:18 (142.197.216.61)
Stereos do not take much electricity. Low power tubes are also stingy on electrical use, .......

405: SET Asylum, RE: New Prototype Power Cord for my SET Amps (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-09-22, 22:13:47 (174.240.67.201)
Any Belden cord will work fine. .......

406: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Your opinion of the 6CG7 (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-09-22, 22:11:43 (174.240.67.201)
If you can find Raytheon 6CG7 built in the USA, they will amaze you. .......

407: Tubes Asylum, RE: 12AX7 with slam (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-09-22, 22:07:57 (174.240.67.201)
JJ E83CC or GE 7025 short plate. Tubes sound about the same, GE may be slightly more punchy. .......

408: Speaker Asylum, RE: New Morel Tweeters (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-09-13, 02:55:24 (142.197.216.61)
Two months and no comments. No one buying Morel tweeters? Perhaps few DIYers now unlike in years past. .......

409: Vintage Asylum, RE: A Different Experience (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-08-15, 11:06:27 (142.197.216.61)
I am with Triode_Kingdom. Tube only for me. SS can never touch the wonderful tube midrange. .......

410: Tubes Asylum, RE: Nah.... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-08-15, 10:59:47 (142.197.216.61)
No, it would wear out the rare tubes. .......

411: Vintage Asylum, RE: Are Castle Acoustics Richmond II speakers good enough with modern gear? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-08-14, 04:18:50 (142.197.216.61)
I would say yes. .......

412: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: FU50 tube (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-08-14, 04:13:11 (142.197.216.61)
It is not a 300B in performance. .......

413: Tubes Asylum, RE: Dynaco ST-70 VTA question (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-08-14, 04:11:01 (142.197.216.61)
The 6SN7 is far superior to the 12AU7 that is not so linear in response. As a phase inverter a tube is not as sensitive to sonic signature. However, the first 6SN7 preamp tubes makes the board worth i .......

414: Tubes Asylum, RE: Dynaco ST-70 VTA question (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-08-14, 04:10:32 (142.197.216.61)
The 6SN7 is far superior to the 12AU7 that is no so linear in response. As a phase inverter a tube is not as sensitive to sonic signature. However, the first 6SN7 preamp tubes makes the board worth it .......

415: Speaker Asylum, RE: Lore Cometh (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-08-13, 08:38:43 (142.197.216.61)
Tweeters look like Audax titanium dome. Same in my Revel M22 speakers. I replaced mine with Morel 328 for better sound. To get same output as Audax, 1/2 the value of tweeter crossover input resistor. .......

416: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Need suggestions to which brand caps to use - to recap older Proceed DAP DAC (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-08-13, 08:31:41 (142.197.216.61)
Many like Panasonic. .......

417: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Got line EMI noise reading, now what? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-08-13, 08:30:17 (142.197.216.61)
Buy AC line conditioner. .......

418: SET Asylum, RE: Tube Rectification (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-08-13, 08:22:45 (142.197.216.61)
CIS Cree are solid-state rectifiers with zero switching noise that are like tube rectifiers. .......

419: Tubes Asylum, RE: Definitely DIY (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-08-08, 08:26:45 (142.197.216.61)
DIY amp .......

420: Tubes Asylum, RE: My review of the new JJ frame grid E83CC tube (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-08-03, 05:28:35 (142.197.196.110)
Although an old post, I think the JJ E83CC is the best new tube I heard in a home audio amp. The best NOS 12AX7 type I heard are GE 7025 short plate and the JJ sounds identical. The JJ way outperforms .......

421: Speaker Asylum, RE: New Morel Tweeters (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-07-30, 06:28:24 (142.197.216.61)
Morel 328 installed and is a great sounding tweeter. Apparently, I am the only user besides OEM. .......

422: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Electrolyte cap aluminum case touching each other - Dangerous? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-07-22, 14:50:59 (142.197.216.61)
Yes, case is not connected to positive or negative capacitor pins. .......

423: Speaker Asylum, RE: New Morel Tweeters (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-07-20, 13:25:13 (142.197.216.61)
I received the Morel tweeter. The Morel 328 series is a very good tweeter. .......

424: Speaker Asylum, RE: New Morel Tweeters (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-07-18, 07:31:54 (142.197.216.61)
Tre, are you stating the 338 series is the minimum good quality Morel tweeter? I did read the 328 series provided 99% of the 338 series performance, but...... .......

425: Tubes Asylum, RE: 6SN7 current production queries (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-07-17, 15:37:18 (142.197.216.61)
Other poster disagrees with you as well as I over the Sylvania. I owned about 10,000 NOS tubes and tried most 6SN7 except the Tung Sol round plate 6SN7, so you the hell are you? .......

426: Tubes Asylum, RE: don't bother with them unless you have to (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-07-17, 14:16:49 (142.197.216.61)
My favorite is Sylvania 6SN7 Y plate from 1953 or 1954. The 6SN7GTA guarantees these years. .......

427: Tubes Asylum, RE: 6SN7 current production queries (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-07-17, 13:51:47 (142.197.216.61)
BTW- I never heard a EH 6SN7! .......

428: Tubes Asylum, RE: 6SN7 current production queries (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-07-17, 13:48:56 (142.197.216.61)
HELLO. Anybody home? Again, it is not my opinion the EH 6SN7 is better than NOS as you keep stating. As I stated in original post and directly to you others think the EH 6SN7 is better than NOS as sta .......

429: Tubes Asylum, RE: 6SN7 current production queries (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-07-17, 11:15:40 (142.197.216.61)
Mendel, you are taking this personal as if it is my opinion. It is the opinion of others. I am done here. .......

430: Vintage Asylum, RE: Very cool story! Thank you for sharing. nt (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-07-17, 09:07:28 (142.197.216.61)
Frankly, older SS gear is not the same audio quality as newer gear. Example is the Rega Elex R. Vintage tube gear needs higher quality coupling capacitors such as Russian K40Y-9 at sound as good as mo .......

431: SET Asylum, RE: My Next Amplifier (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-07-17, 09:01:01 (142.197.216.61)
In the 10 watt or higher SET amps, the 300B is the minimum power tube. The stellar 2A3 in Parallel 2A3 would make same power, but few if any exist. 845 is next step up. 211 are stated to not sound as .......

432: SET Asylum, RE: Tube Rectification (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-07-17, 08:57:49 (142.197.216.61)
Rectifier tube for the most part are superior with the right vacuum tube. However, Cree solid-state rectifiers have zero crossover distortion and in my opinion perform as well as tube rectifiers. ::: .......

433: SET Asylum, RE: James Burgess (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-07-17, 08:55:45 (142.197.216.61)
845 tube amp. Some state the 845 is superior to 211 amps. .......

434: SET Asylum, RE: Any SET integrated amp that will drive my speakers (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-07-17, 08:53:49 (142.197.216.61)
BTW- forget pentode or heptode tubes wired as a triode. .......

435: SET Asylum, RE: Any SET integrated amp that will drive my speakers (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-07-17, 08:51:48 (142.197.216.61)
I use 12 watt per channel amp on my 87dB sensitive speakers. 300B or larger tube amp should be good. Most 300B amps make 12 watts or higher. .......

436: SET Asylum, RE: What would cause filament to burn out on My 300B tubes (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-07-17, 08:50:00 (142.197.216.61)
Sockets will not ruin any tube. Defective 300B tube. .......

437: Tubes Asylum, RE: 6SN7 current production queries (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-07-17, 08:46:37 (142.197.216.61)
They were comparing many NOS 6SN7s including my favorite Sylvania Y plate. Steve Hoffman has many experienced audiophiles as any site including this site. .......

438: Speaker Asylum, RE: That was Lou Rawls... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-07-16, 09:23:38 (142.197.216.61)
Wife ordered. Wow and she will have sex with you too? .......

439: Tubes Asylum, RE: 6SN7 current production queries (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-07-16, 09:18:38 (142.197.216.61)
Many at Steve Hoffman forum compared the EH 6SN7 to NOS and state the EH sounds better. So much for your post. .......

440: Speaker Asylum, New Morel Tweeters (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-07-16, 07:24:27 (142.197.216.61)
I find nothing on the internet of the performance of newer Morel tweeters. Anyone have experience with the 328-104 or others? Here is listing of old to new. MDT-29 to CAT 298 MDT-30 to CAT 308 MDT-32S .......

441: Tubes Asylum, RE: 6SN7 current production queries (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-07-16, 07:20:29 (142.197.216.61)
Some state the Electro Harmonic 6SN7 is great. .......

442: SET Asylum, RE: How often do you roll? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-01-08, 07:32:13 (142.197.210.111)
I never heard a difference in tubes with zero hours and 100 hours myself. However, I know you know what you are talking about. .......

443: SET Asylum, RE: How often do you roll? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-01-08, 06:43:10 (142.197.210.111)
I only roll in the best sounding tubes. Tubes do not have a break-in period IMO. Best tubes sound the best in any high quality amp per my extensive tests over last 30 years. .......

444: Vintage Asylum, RE: Those are filled with ... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-01-08, 06:38:22 (142.197.210.111)
I never seen anything but Lloyds grade equipment in Goodwill stores. .......

445: Tubes Asylum, RE: EL84 vs EL-34? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-01-08, 06:33:54 (142.197.210.111)
About same sounding tubes, I would go for the more powerful EL34. .......

446: Tubes Asylum, RE: Mostly radio and TV tubes......... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-01-08, 06:32:46 (142.197.210.111)
No interest in used 'grab bag' tubes for me. .......

447: Tubes Asylum, RE: 6sn7 recommendations (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2022-01-08, 06:31:26 (142.197.210.111)
Sylvania 6SN7 GTA 'Y' plate. 'A' series guarantees not later production than 1953 and later 6SN7s do not sound as good. .......

448: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Constant Voltage Transformer? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-12-26, 04:20:29 (142.197.210.111)
I used a Sola CV transformer and did not hear any difference, but system has not high resolution at the time. Most do not recommend a CV transformer for quality sound. .......

449: Vintage Asylum, RE: Replacing oddball power transformer - Proton 1100 (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-12-26, 04:16:38 (142.197.210.111)
Heyboer Transformer in MI will rebuild it. .......

450: Vintage Asylum, RE: Additional Advice to Newbies Interested in Vintage Gear (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-12-26, 04:14:24 (142.197.210.111)
Most new Chinese tube amps outperform all but the most expensive vintage tube amps. .......

451: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Increase choke inductance will smooth out the treble harsh? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-12-26, 04:11:05 (142.197.210.111)
Low noise HV Schottky diodes cleans up the treble. .......

452: Tubes Asylum, RE: Early Tung Sol straight bottle. My favorite after MV's.~nT (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-12-26, 04:05:55 (142.197.210.111)
I rate 1960s Tung Sol 5U4GB highly. .......

453: Tubes Asylum, RE: How Bob Carver is Destroying Vacuum Tube Audio (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-12-26, 04:03:37 (142.197.210.111)
That 75 watt audio transformer is rated at 15 watts. If so, that is an abortion. .......

454: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: 1% THD is Detectable by Most People (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-11-25, 11:59:24 (142.197.210.111)
You best contact these experts on distortion that agree with my statement sir. http://www.r-type.org/articles/art-143.htm .......

455: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Opinions on PCB repair work (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-11-23, 02:59:38 (142.197.210.111)
Looks like a great repair to me. .......

456: Vintage Asylum, RE: Selling vintage speakers (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-11-23, 02:56:20 (142.197.210.111)
Errrr, you failed to mention if you are willing to ship or not. That will determine best place to list speakers. .......

457: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: "AMPLIFIER DESIGNS FOR REDUCED IMD" (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-11-23, 02:53:43 (142.197.210.111)
No one mentioned 2% or lower distortion is not detectable with most audiophiles. .......

458: Tubes Asylum, RE: 300b amps (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-11-23, 02:50:07 (142.197.210.111)
What is your watts power requirement? That will decide if 300B or 845 final power tube. .......

459: Tubes Asylum, RE: 574B (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-11-11, 13:11:29 (142.197.222.96)
1960s Tung Sol 5U4GB will give a WE 274 'a run for the money'. .......

460: Tubes Asylum, RE: What percentage of inmates (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-11-11, 13:09:59 (142.197.222.96)
May be upwards of 60%. At Steve Hoffman I guess about 40%. AA has more refined audiophiles vs other sites. Tuned tube amps always sound better than SS IMO. .......

461: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Suggest Rod Coleman regs x2 (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-10-31, 06:15:53 (142.197.222.96)
Perhaps fixed bias would be better. .......

462: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Suggest Rod Coleman regs x2 (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-10-30, 07:58:05 (142.197.222.96)
Any three terminal IC regulator will work rated at three amps (some 6B4 may draw over an amp on the filament). Just supply with 10-12 volts well filtered DC. I would use a 10,000uF capacitor on each s .......

463: SET Asylum, RE: 2a3 and 6B4G amps and tubes - favourites? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-10-28, 07:37:44 (142.197.222.96)
Andy, I believe power output is more of a deciding factor vs quality of sound. Both the 300B and 2A3 sound good, but the 300B 8-10 watts out vs 3 watts is a large difference. .......

464: Vintage Asylum, RE: Total silliness IMHO (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-10-20, 07:31:07 (142.197.222.96)
I think due to Covid sellers may be low on funds. So, they do not want to sell, but if a sucker pays their ridiculous asking price, they will sell it. .......

465: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Dynaco PAS3 schematic (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-10-12, 16:33:59 (142.197.222.96)
I am talking about tube amplifiers. They do have a preamp and most use .05uF to .1uF to the power tube grids from the preamp output on SE amps or on PP amps a phase inverter tube with .05 input and .1 .......

466: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Not such a hard rule (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-10-12, 16:29:32 (142.197.222.96)
Lew, tube amps use an output impedance matching transformer, not an output coupling capacitor. .......

467: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Not such a hard rule (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-10-12, 10:14:14 (142.197.222.96)
Every schematic of all the common tube amplifiers & tube receivers such as Dynaco, Eico, Scott, Fisher, Pilot, Heathkit, Grommes, Knight, etc never seen anything close to 1uF in a phono stage. .01uF a .......

468: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Sorry to have created some consternation... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-10-12, 10:07:12 (142.197.222.96)
C109 and C110 are 10uF @ 40 volts. .......

469: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Sorry to have created some consternation... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-10-11, 17:15:53 (142.197.222.96)
All values below .1uF? I never seen over 30 years of rebuilding SS amps and receivers using less than 2uF in FM radio coupling sections and never below 5uF every where else. .......

470: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Not such a hard rule (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-10-11, 17:13:25 (142.197.222.96)
Lets go with what manufactures are using. Every SS receiver or amplifier used at least 5uF and 10uF was most often used. No exceptions I saw. Tube amplifiers never used more than .3uF I ever seen over .......

471: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: PAYDIRT (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-10-11, 05:28:47 (142.197.222.96)
SS coupling circuits usually use 10uF coupling capacitors and all of you are recommending tube type low value capacitors. .......

472: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Is there an electrolytic capacitor shortage? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-10-03, 11:01:15 (72.168.176.215)
I did not recommend a capacitor ripple current. I usually buy the highest I can find at reasonable cost and size. .......

473: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Is there an electrolytic capacitor shortage? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-10-03, 09:42:08 (72.168.176.215)
You do not want lower ripple current rated audio grade capacitors in the power supply. .......

474: Vintage Asylum, RE: Concurred. (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-10-02, 05:26:53 (72.168.176.215)
Luxman PD-272 is a great TT. The direct drive controller is all discrete, thus all parts are available unlike the custom IC drives. .......

475: SET Asylum, RE: Tube matching in SET amplifiers (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-09-30, 06:53:04 (72.168.176.145)
Tube matching from one channel to the other is not necessary in a SET amp. But, I would use tubes that test within 10% of one another. .......

476: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Nice ! .................I'll give it a try! .........nt (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-09-30, 06:49:45 (72.168.176.145)
Any excess solder is quickly removed with solder wick. .......

477: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: For the Sake of Clarity - (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-09-29, 01:07:17 (72.168.176.201)
Congratulations Triode Kingdom, your statement the 1N4007 being superior to the Schottky is the most ignorant statement perhaps ever on AA. 1N4007 rings like a bell, Schottky is dead silent. Unbelieva .......

478: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Thumbs-up Schottky Diode Audiolab 6000cdt Transport Upgrade (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-09-28, 17:57:27 (72.168.176.201)
Triode Kingdom at DIY Tube thinks you are imagining the Schottky performance. He prefers the 1N4007. .......

479: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: For the Sake of Clarity - (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-09-28, 17:54:26 (72.168.176.201)
About no one except the unaware uses a 1N4007 vs lower noise UF4007. Where have you been. .......

480: Tubes Asylum, RE: Somedays tube hunting goes better than others (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-09-28, 17:51:58 (72.168.176.201)
I do not know what you paid for those Mullards, but the find is insane. .......

481: Tubes Asylum, RE: 6SN7 versus two 6J5 types? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-09-28, 17:50:26 (72.168.176.201)
I am not sure if one outperforms the other. But the 76 or 6P5 definitely outperforms both. .......

482: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Time Delay or not? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-09-26, 15:21:29 (72.168.176.203)
Lots are praising the Schottky diode in Tweaks/DIY section right now. Everyone is wrong except Triode Kingdom. .......

483: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: It's a Myth (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-09-25, 10:20:23 (72.168.176.219)
Oh please.............. .......

484: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: It's a Myth (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-09-25, 02:52:20 (72.168.176.219)
Some amps have better HV filters than others. Why do you think all tube amps have a power supply as well filtered as the H&K Citation II with a filter choke? Most amps do not have a choke. Try connect .......

485: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: It's a Myth (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-09-24, 16:45:06 (72.168.176.219)
It's a Myth'. Ridiculous as many of us hear the difference with only changing the rectifiers. Cleaner sound every time. Scope pictures are everywhere of conventual diodes vs the Schottky. Zero ringing .......

486: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Not for That Purpose (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-09-24, 15:08:29 (72.168.176.32)
SS rectifiers spoil the sound unless you use Schottky rectifiers that have no switching noise like standard SS rectifiers. Schottky are same as a tube rectifier but have no voltage drop with peak high .......

487: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Power transformer suitability question. (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-09-21, 07:30:14 (142.197.222.96)
Use the transformer. At 7.6 lbs likely good for a 60 watt amp. Solid core wires do not perform less than stranded wires. Where did you read that? .......

488: Tubes Asylum, RE: Need to locate an amp tech in N Central FL area (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-09-20, 05:48:54 (142.197.222.96)
I am not getting a PM. .......

489: SET Asylum, RE: It's not your email, it's his (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-09-19, 14:24:57 (142.197.222.96)
Only Klipsch besides Klipschorns that cost a fortune are Klipsch Cornwall. Unlike the other Klipsch mentioned, the Cornwall will accurately reproduce the SET audio without distortion. In other words, .......

490: Propeller Head Plaza, RE: Aluminum disc vs Magnet (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-09-19, 14:21:23 (142.197.222.96)
Magnets are snake oil. .......

491: Propeller Head Plaza, RE: Crossover capacitors? Exactly how critical is the value Z? (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-09-19, 14:20:15 (142.197.222.96)
Very critical. Change values and you screw up the crossover point. Results in a hole in the response or distortion. .......

492: Tubes Asylum, RE: Need to locate an amp tech in N Central FL area (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-09-18, 16:51:03 (142.197.222.96)
I live in Belleview, FL. I do it for free. If you have the caps, I do it while you wait. .......

493: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Thumbs-up Schottky Diode Audiolab 6000cdt Transport Upgrade (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-09-16, 03:03:43 (72.168.176.125)
Conventual to Schottky diodes will improve any electronics. It is same as a solid-state tube. .......

494: Vintage Asylum, RE: I've owned several Macs and Marantzs: all excellent amplification, (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-09-16, 03:01:07 (72.168.176.125)
1979 and 1980 Onkyo TX-2500 MKII and TX-4500 MKII easily outplay 1970s Pioneer when tested side by side. Actually, not even close folks. Buy one. .......

495: SET Asylum, RE: I found your post in the Tube/DIY Forum ............... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-09-14, 12:47:47 (142.197.222.96)
As for a powerful true SET the 845 or 211 tube sums it up. .......

496: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: dynaclone and triode not offering transformers (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-09-04, 17:09:40 (72.168.176.69)
Real Dynaco clones came from Triode Electronics. .......

497: Vintage Asylum, RE: RATS! (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-08-30, 13:06:08 (142.197.222.96)
Any vintage Marantz 30 watts or greater that has been rebuilt. Not a rush over rebuild with a few caps replaced, all new caps. .......

498: Tubes Asylum, RE: This is Their Revenge (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-08-28, 08:00:19 (142.197.222.96)
Your tubes are 5V4. .......

499: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: OMG...... (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-08-27, 15:26:06 (142.197.222.96)
Too many greats checking out. Charlie Watts of Rolling Stones. .......

500: Vintage Asylum, RE: getting my Marantz 2238 serviced tomorrow (0.00)
Posted by sony6060 on 2021-08-27, 15:20:22 (142.197.222.96)
Pure class. Smart to rebuild vs replace with new. .......

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