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1: Tubes Asylum, Matched 4P1L Tubes Source (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2023-01-30, 14:05:37 (75.161.72.102)
Guys, Looking for a reputable source to procure some matched 4P1L tubes. Thanks, Wig .......
2: Cable Asylum, RE: A really sad moment for every one of us here (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2021-08-02, 19:24:53 (75.161.38.32)
I am also sadden to hear about the passing of Duster! I learned a lot from him and posted in many of his posts. He will be missed and my condolences to his family. Wig .......
3: Cable Asylum, RE: Viborg (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2020-05-12, 20:40:14 (75.161.58.97)
Duster, Thanks again and excellent information! Wig .......
4: Cable Asylum, RE: Viborg (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2020-05-12, 09:06:26 (97.123.121.14)
Duster, I'm wanting to build some more PC and was wondering who has a good quality rhodium plug and have you tried Parts Connexion Connex brand plugs? Thanks, Wig .......
5: Cable Asylum, RE: DH Labs. nt (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2019-04-14, 21:52:07 (97.123.96.15)
Chris, I'll have to try the digital cable you mentioned to see how it compares to my Black Cat Digit 75. Wig .......
6: Cable Asylum, RE: Hey Duster! Any experience with Jeff Days' Dueland PC (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2019-04-13, 20:14:52 (75.161.66.22)
Duster, You are spot-on! From other users responses, the Deulunds are much better than Western Electric or the Belden; more open and transparent sounding but adds an addictive beauty the music... Wig .......
7: Cable Asylum, RE: Hey Duster! Any experience with Jeff Days' Dueland PC (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2019-04-13, 13:41:19 (75.161.150.218)
Guys, The Deulund cotton/oil hook-up wire is quite good for interconnects and speaker cable/internal low voltage applications only. From my experience, the 600 VDC Power cable is the star in this line .......
8: Cable Asylum, RE: amazon (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2019-04-06, 11:11:43 (75.161.142.135)
Thanks serancien! I am going to order the Axis 303 and fit them with Parts Connexion excellent rhodium AC plugs, used them on many cables to include the BM V2. Leaning toward rhodium since my system i .......
9: Cable Asylum, RE: amazon (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2019-03-30, 12:46:31 (75.161.143.46)
@ serancien Any new updates on the type of connectors that complemented the Axis cable best? Thanks, Wig .......
10: Cable Asylum, RE: The spectacular Oyaide AXIS-303 bulk PC (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2019-02-19, 19:59:43 (97.123.119.85)
@ Duster Thanks and will wait on serancien findings before moving forward. Wig .......
11: Cable Asylum, RE: The spectacular Oyaide AXIS-303 bulk PC (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2019-02-18, 14:00:24 (97.123.119.85)
Guys, Another outstanding thread! I have also been amazed at the performance of the BM V2 and will have to try the Axis 303 on my CD Transport or Tube Pre-Amp with the connectors Duster mentioned sinc .......
12: Cable Asylum, RE: +4 (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2018-12-25, 22:28:12 (97.123.94.117)
Duster is a tremendous asset to this forum and it was his posts that led me to buy the Oyaide BM V2, Tunani, Vigor interconnects and speaker cables. IMHO, these are the best value in Hi-Fi with outsta .......
13: Digital Drive, REVIEW: SW1X Audio Design DAC II DAC Processors (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2018-03-29, 20:09:37 (97.123.99.190)
Model: DAC II Category: DAC Processors Suggested Retail Price: $3,250 Description: R2R/NOS/USA Debut Manufacturer URL: SW1X Audio Design Model Picture: View Review by wiggy924 on Mar .......
14: Cable Asylum, RE: Oyaide IC/SC ? (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2017-12-12, 20:44:51 (75.161.45.65)
What cable did your Oyaide interconnect replace and what are some differences you noted during your comparisons? Thanks, Wig .......
15: Cable Asylum, RE: Oyaide IC/SC ? (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2017-12-10, 21:05:53 (75.161.67.5)
Will do after a thorough burn-in on my Audiodharma cooker and at least another 70+ hours on my Tube amplifier. Wig .......
16: Cable Asylum, RE: Oyaide IC/SC ? (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2017-12-10, 14:12:17 (75.173.11.51)
Thanks for your response and I'm planning on try both versions (SC/IC) in the new V2 configuration of SSC 102 Copper. Was planning on looking at the Nanotec but this SSC 102 is even better and from my .......
17: Cable Asylum, RE: May I suggest.... (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2017-12-10, 14:06:57 (75.173.11.51)
I thought so but just wanted to ask since US Dealers would scoff at buying from an overseas source but I have some more cable to order and try :) Thanks, Wig .......
18: Cable Asylum, RE: May I suggest.... (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2017-12-09, 22:22:29 (75.173.11.51)
Considering some Oyaide SC and IC from the Japanese source listed on this page and find their prices to be lower than most, surely they would be genuine and not a copy right? Thanks, Wig .......
19: Cable Asylum, Oyaide IC/SC ? (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2017-12-09, 00:40:01 (97.123.86.5)
Guys, Curious if any of you have any experience with Oyaide Tunami II interconnect and speaker cable? Willing to try especially after a very positive trial with the Black Mamba V2 and could buy from t .......
20: Cable Asylum, RE: May I suggest.... (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2017-12-08, 23:48:10 (97.123.86.5)
Well, it has been 10 days since my initial listen session and after 5 days on my Audiodharma Cable Cooker and 5 days on a secondary refrigerator. So Here are some attributes of both Nanotec # 308 and .......
21: Cable Asylum, RE: Gotham GAC-2prflt terminated with EIZZ EZ-201 rca connectors (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2017-12-06, 22:11:49 (97.123.86.5)
Deulunds can be professionally built by one of AA Sponsors, Parts Connexion with a variety RCA connectors of your choice. This is where I purchased my IC and SC. Wig .......
22: Cable Asylum, RE: Gotham GAC-2prflt terminated with EIZZ EZ-201 rca connectors (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2017-12-06, 21:10:48 (97.123.86.5)
I believe it's the musicality that sets the Deulunds apart from the others yet without sacrificing any detail and the best bass I've heard from any IC. One aspect of the Deulunds are their tone, very .......
23: Cable Asylum, RE: Tone it down, Lummy (nt) (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2017-12-06, 19:24:46 (97.123.86.5)
I discovered the beauty of this cooker 4 years after a good friend cooked some PC/IC & SC; I bought my own shortly after and use it quarterly to keep my cables in their sweet-spot... Definitely a must .......
24: Cable Asylum, RE: Gotham GAC-2prflt terminated with EIZZ EZ-201 rca connectors (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2017-12-05, 19:30:43 (97.123.86.5)
Don't let the tinn hinder the opportunity to hear a fantastic sounding cable that a lot of audiophiles has acquired; I can tell you personally that these cables compete with cables costing 5X their va .......
25: Cable Asylum, RE: Gotham GAC-2prflt terminated with EIZZ EZ-201 rca connectors (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2017-12-03, 18:36:36 (75.161.50.238)
Guys, Have any of you compared these Gotham IC to Deulunds DCA 20 Ga interconnects with Deulund Rhodium RCA? These Deulunds are a fantastic cable regardless of price, which is a remarkable performance .......
26: Cable Asylum, RE: May I suggest.... (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2017-11-29, 19:44:16 (97.123.79.239)
Guys, I built my Mamba V2 PC last night with Furutech FI-50M Rhodium and compared to my full loom of Nanotec # 308 also with the FI-50M connectors and the BM V2 was absolutely wonderful sounding with .......
27: Cable Asylum, RE: Furutech FP-TCS31 with Furutech FI-11(G) AC connectors (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2017-11-28, 11:08:47 (132.3.53.78)
Thanks again for those connectors recommendation, it's always a plus when you can tailor the sound to fit your system or preferences. I ordered another 2M of the BM V2 PC; wanted to do a full loom bef .......
28: Cable Asylum, RE: Furutech FP-TCS31 with Furutech FI-11(G) AC connectors (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2017-11-28, 08:52:06 (132.3.53.81)
Duster, That was my first DIY cable along with Furutech N32 and N55 but found them to be on the warmer side of neutral in comparison to the fabulous sounding Nanotec # 308. I built my Mamba V2 PC las .......
29: Tubes Asylum, RE: Sophia Aqua 274B (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2017-11-27, 11:13:29 (132.3.53.81)
I also contacted Dan and the Aqua 274B is a direct replacement being that the first cap in the 9.0 PS is only 11 uf and will work perfectly; been using for 2 months. You want the Aqua and not the stan .......
30: Tubes Asylum, RE: GEC KT88 (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2017-11-25, 13:59:02 (75.161.48.92)
Anyone know where I can buy a single KT88 Z 50th Anniversary? Had one go bad after 90 days and they are nice sounding tubes. Thanks, Wig .......
31: Tubes Asylum, RE: KT88 Bias ? (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2017-11-25, 11:36:10 (75.161.43.156)
4 years old but less than 300 hrs. Wig .......
32: Tubes Asylum, RE: KT88 Bias ? (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2017-11-25, 01:21:11 (75.161.43.156)
I was using a Vac 160I with manual bias and noticed sound cutting out and bias level flashing. I no longer have that amp and have an electronic bias amp coming soon and those tubes sounded very good a .......
33: Tubes Asylum, RE: TungSol BP 5U4GB (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2017-11-24, 19:34:08 (75.161.43.156)
After years of tube swopping, I have settled with the Sophia Electric Aqua 274B in my MW 9.0 PS which handedly beats my Philips across the board, deeper/wider sound-stage, more subtle cues, sharper/vi .......
34: Tubes Asylum, KT88 Bias ? (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2017-11-24, 15:01:32 (75.161.43.156)
Guys, Bought a quad set of Shuguang Treasure KT88-Z black bottle tubes 4 years ago and had bias issues with one of them. I took them out but forgot to mark the one with issues. How could I determine t .......
35: Cable Asylum, RE: May I suggest.... (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2017-11-24, 12:11:55 (75.161.43.156)
Alan, Thanks for the tip! 5 days it will be and some settling, more to follow... Wig .......
36: Cable Asylum, RE: Power cords (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2017-11-24, 10:51:48 (75.161.43.156)
Duster, Thanks again for your advise and recommendation! My cable is in the mail and will fit with a Furutech FI-50M R connectors and place on Audiodharma cable cooker for 3 days and let it settle for .......
37: Cable Asylum, RE: Power cords (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2017-11-20, 23:19:27 (97.123.106.212)
Duster, Which components did you find works best with BM V2? Thanks, Wig .......
38: Cable Asylum, RE: Power cords (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2017-11-18, 12:54:47 (71.36.48.31)
Duster, Thanks! Now waiting on shipping quote to complete order. Wig .......
39: Cable Asylum, RE: Power cords (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2017-11-17, 09:07:51 (71.36.48.31)
Joe, I will probably go ahead and order 2M of that Black Mamba V2 bulk cable for 2 PC since I already have some Furutechs on hand. Anyone know how the built white version compare to V2? Read somewhere .......
40: Cable Asylum, RE: Power cords (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2017-11-16, 19:49:16 (71.36.48.31)
Duster, How would you describe the sound of this Mamba in comparison to the Nanotec # 308 PC which are the best cables at a very reasonable that I've heard/owned? Would like to build one to try in my .......
41: Tubes Asylum, RE: Now one of my expensive Pisvane KT88 greyglass won't hold bias...... (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2017-10-09, 13:08:35 (97.123.99.17)
Guys, In the market for KT88 tubes and was wondering if the Penta SC are still the most reliable at their price point? Lots of choices to include GL, Valve Art and RAM is what most like and I'm not su .......
42: Tubes Asylum, RE: 5687 tube advice/source (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2016-10-10, 07:49:11 (71.222.244.97)
Guys, Thanks for your advice and sources. Looks like the Tung-Sol is the tube of choice... Wig .......
43: Tubes Asylum, RE: Have you tried the 7119? (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2016-10-08, 18:58:18 (71.222.206.208)
Maybe a pair of the top three 5687 or equivalent. Wig .......
44: Tubes Asylum, RE: Have you tried the 7119? (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2016-10-08, 18:45:53 (71.222.206.208)
This will be my first experience with 5687, will be the tubes used in a modded cd player. Looking for sweet, airy, detailed, holographic with some warmth but not overly warm. Thanks, .......
45: Tubes Asylum, 5687 tube advice/source (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2016-10-08, 11:56:22 (71.222.206.208)
Guys, Looking for some suggestion and a good source for 5687 tubes? Thanks, Wig .......
46: Tubes Asylum, RE: 805 Tube Inquiry (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2016-10-04, 20:06:25 (70.57.243.224)
Thanks for your reply. .......
47: Tubes Asylum, RE: I KNEW there was something about you I lked, and I don't even know you. :-) (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2016-09-30, 20:35:19 (174.28.118.90)
Guys, How would you rank these tubes:? Sylvania 6SN7W Sylvania VT 231 Sylvania WGTA Sylvania GTB Ked Rad RCA 5692 Thanks, Wig .......
48: Tubes Asylum, 805 Tube Inquiry (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2016-09-20, 20:44:10 (174.28.120.150)
Guys, Looking to upgrade my stock Shuguang 805 tubes and was curious if there were better options for this tube type or is the Psvane the better option? Thanks, Wig .......
49: Cable Asylum, RE: Cable re-break in? (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2015-10-01, 19:26:18 (71.36.60.198)
David Pritchard, Do you know if the Audiodharma cable cooker can condition in wall cables? I also use this cooker and if you haven't conditioned your cables, you're not going to hear them at their bes .......
50: Tubes Asylum, RE: Raytheon 6SN7GTB black plates ? (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2015-09-07, 13:24:41 (97.119.146.74)
Guys, Bought a pair of BT CV181 and right out of the box, they're on par or even better than my Ken Rads. They sound even more holographic, piano notes seems to float with no hint of coming from the s .......
51: Tubes Asylum, RE: Raytheon 6SN7GTB black plates ? (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2015-08-20, 12:27:17 (71.36.50.189)
Guys, Thanks for the advice and will be patient if something comes along... Wig :) .......
52: Tubes Asylum, Raytheon 6SN7GTB black plates ? (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2015-08-15, 09:56:01 (97.119.165.200)
Guys, Looking to add more tubes to my collection and was wondering if these Raytheons are on par with my Slyvania VT 231, Ken Rads or Sylvania W black plates? Thanks, Wig .......
53: Tubes Asylum, RE: New Production 6550/KT88 Tubes (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-12-27, 20:08:31 (174.28.55.105)
Like others have said, contact Shane and get the GL because they are rock solid! I will be buying another quad since I sold them and bought the Shuguang BT and one of them just died with less than 5 m .......
54: Tubes Asylum, RE: 12AX7 Suggestions ? (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-09-02, 11:59:26 (75.173.44.143)
Guys, 5751 are a no go in my Vac amp so I'll be looking into maybe a Mullard longplate or a Mazda silverplate; looking some something that's in the middle of these two tubes. I bought some Blackburn M .......
55: Tubes Asylum, RE: 12AX7 Suggestions ? (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-08-28, 21:47:49 (75.173.44.143)
I'll have to ask VAC if a 5751 will be compatible in my integrated amp. How great is the difference between a 12AX7 and a 5751? Thanks, Wig .......
56: Tubes Asylum, RE: Mullard short plates (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-08-19, 13:31:11 (75.173.44.143)
Eventually, the plan is to use a Mullard Long plate in the V04 12AX7 line stage output or a Mazda silver plate; someone I know who uses the same integrated amp may even like the silver plate better th .......
57: Tubes Asylum, RE: The Cifte/Mazda is worth a try, but reading between... (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-08-18, 00:23:01 (174.28.185.54)
Dekay, Thanks for taking the time in walking me through the selection of tubes in key areas in my amp. I was really lost before not even knowing the key positions and was shooting in the dark but I'm .......
58: Tubes Asylum, RE: The positions are still not clear as V03, V05, V06 & V07 all use 12au7/6189 tubes... (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-08-17, 13:33:36 (174.28.185.54)
Hopefully this makes more sense since I'm new to the tube arena: V01 12AX7 phono input/gain Stock tube Shuguang V02 12AX7 phono output/gain Shuguang V03 12AU7 line stage gain Jan/Phillips V04 12AX7 li .......
59: Tubes Asylum, RE: Contact VAC for the functions of the (4) 12au7's used in your amp... (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-08-17, 10:52:43 (174.28.185.54)
Guys, Here are what the positions are and the tubes stock and (aftermarket): V03 12AU7 line stage gain stock Jan/Phillips ( Telefunken smooth plate) V04 12AX7 line stage output stock Shuguang (Tung So .......
60: Tubes Asylum, RE: I hear the PSvanes TII need lot of............... (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-08-16, 14:41:08 (174.28.185.54)
Going to put the stock Jan/Phillips back in and listen for a few days to determine which way to go in terms of transparency or fullness. Anyone know the sound signature of the Jans? Thanks, Wig ::: TO .......
61: Tubes Asylum, RE: I hear the PSvanes TII need lot of............... (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-08-16, 09:56:40 (174.28.185.54)
Dekay, Would I have to replace all the 12AU7s in V03/V05/V06 & V07 or just the one in V03? Wig .......
62: Tubes Asylum, RE: I hear the PSvanes TII need lot of............... (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-08-15, 08:58:41 (174.28.185.54)
Cougar, From what I've read the small signal tube requires 75-100 hours of burn-in and the output tubes, the Shuguang Treasure KT88Z took about 340 hours to reach their prime and they are my favorite .......
63: Tubes Asylum, RE: I hear the PSvanes TII need lot of............... (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-08-14, 23:48:09 (174.28.185.54)
Cougar, I have 200 hours on them and if interested let me know. Wig .......
64: Tubes Asylum, RE: NOS Mullard CV4004's are very costly now. (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-08-13, 20:51:28 (174.28.185.54)
Shane, Can you match me up a super quiet/matched (GLs) pair? I'll contact you by e-mail with a few days? Wig .......
65: Tubes Asylum, RE: 12AX7 Suggestions ? (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-08-13, 13:41:15 (174.28.185.54)
Guys, Thanks for your responses and how does the CV4004 Mullards fit into this category? The stock pair of Chinese 12AX7s are nice but I'm wanting to improve upon their performance and the Psvane TII .......
66: Tubes Asylum, 12AX7 Suggestions ? (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-08-12, 15:32:51 (174.28.185.54)
Tube-O-phile, Needing some suggestions on a pair of 12AX7s that have the same sonic attributes as my Chinese Penta/Shuguang 12AX7, supposedly warm and big sounding. Tried Psvane 12AX7s and Telefunken .......
67: Tubes Asylum, RE: Help in selecting new KT88 SC (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-07-05, 12:02:24 (174.28.162.53)
My Shuguang KT88Z are very good tubes as most have said, separation of instruments and imaging are so realistic. They sounded good right out of the box and now I'm going through the stages of reduced .......
68: Tubes Asylum, RE: KT88Z Ia1 26 mA ? (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-07-01, 16:59:52 (174.28.162.53)
Guys, Thanks for your responses, I'll let them run-in and wait for the long 300 hrs to see how they really sounds... .......
69: Tubes Asylum, KT88Z Ia1 26 mA ? (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-06-30, 19:04:03 (174.28.162.53)
Guys, My KT88Z came in and I have a question on the rating listed on their sides; their all listed as Ia1 26 Ma, what does this represents and I thought the #s would be higher for a KT88? I've read so .......
70: Tubes Asylum, RE: Help in selecting new KT88 SC (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-06-28, 17:12:22 (174.28.162.53)
Guys, My KT88Z came in today and have a question on the rating listed on their sides; their all listed as Ia1 26 Ma, what does this represents and I thought the #s would be higher for a KT88? Thanks, .......
71: Tubes Asylum, RE: JOC... (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-06-25, 10:29:03 (174.28.162.53)
Mendel, Your observation of the Tung Sol bent square getters are spot on! Guitars, Cello's and Violins sounds alive, vibrant with beautiful tone:) .......
72: Tubes Asylum, RE: JOC... (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-06-25, 10:02:44 (174.28.162.53)
FenderLover, The Tele SP were tested and matched by a good dealer but sounded lifeless in my Vac. The Tele SP 12AU7(4) were awesome and extended the soundstage width/depth with pin-point imaging. So f .......
73: Tubes Asylum, RE: Diff btw Tele and Tung Sol 12AX7 NOS? (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-06-23, 18:20:22 (174.28.162.53)
Mendel, Thanks for the reply! Tried some 12AX7 Tele SP in my integrated amp and they sounded terrible, one dimensional, flat and almost like I was listening in mono. I have a 1956 TS square getter tha .......
74: Tubes Asylum, Diff btw Tele and Tung Sol 12AX7 NOS? (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-06-22, 12:43:26 (174.28.162.53)
Guys, Have any of you compared these two tubes (12AX7) and how would you describe their sonic signature? Thanks, Wig .......
75: Tubes Asylum, RE: Help in selecting new KT88 SC (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-06-15, 18:55:50 (75.173.40.22)
Heard from a good source that I can't go wrong with the KT88Z; TII may be a tad better but it's a toss up so I'll get the Z :) Wig .......
76: Tubes Asylum, RE: Help in selecting new KT88 SC (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-06-14, 09:21:01 (71.210.224.143)
The GLs have settled in quite nicely and now it's time to try the Psvane TII KT88; will order by weeks end. Hopefully, I won't regret it... Wig .......
77: Tubes Asylum, RE: And the amp in question provides each power tube with its own bias adjustment... (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-06-10, 08:03:06 (71.210.224.143)
Nunki, Thanks for your direct comparison. I have been living with the GLs for 10 days now and have a good overall impression of their sound signature in my amp. The GLs and Shuguang SC have their stro .......
78: Tubes Asylum, RE: And the amp in question provides each power tube with its own bias adjustment... (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-06-08, 16:15:07 (71.210.224.143)
Acquired a pair of Psvane 12AX7 TII (Integrated amp requires 3)and WOW what a difference right out of the box compared to my stock Chinese 12AX7s. Way more transparent, better imaging, blacker backgro .......
79: Tubes Asylum, RE: And the amp in question provides each power tube with its own bias adjustment... (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-06-07, 14:17:50 (67.0.183.212)
My GLs has registered 115 hours by the time I listen tonight and I'll takes some notes and listen to my daily selections and will switch to may stock Shuguang KT88 SC and give them a couple of days to .......
80: Tubes Asylum, RE: And the amp in question provides each power tube with its own bias adjustment... (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-06-05, 10:56:57 (67.0.183.212)
Nunki, Are the Black Treasures Z much better the your Penta SC? No thickness at all in my Vac amp, very organic/natural sounding and I'll do more serious listening when I've hit the 100 hour mark. I'm .......
81: Tubes Asylum, RE: And the amp in question provides each power tube with its own bias adjustment... (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-06-04, 09:00:39 (67.0.183.212)
Guys, I popped the Shuguangs SC back in last night and got them warm before biasing to get an overall impression of the two tubes. I can say that the GLs are quite special, images are more palpable an .......
82: Tubes Asylum, RE: And the amp in question provides each power tube with its own bias adjustment... (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-06-02, 18:47:09 (67.0.183.212)
I'll be over 50+ hours tomorrow and will advise on which I prefer at this stage... .......
83: Tubes Asylum, RE: And the amp in question provides each power tube with its own bias adjustment... (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-06-01, 14:32:35 (67.0.183.212)
Each KT88 tube is biased manually. .......
84: Tubes Asylum, RE: And the amp in question provides each power tube with its own bias adjustment... (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-06-01, 13:22:30 (67.0.183.212)
Listened last night at the 16 hour mark and they were definitely more open and musical but image focus is still vague and not pin point and hopefully this will happen with more time; they're running n .......
85: Tubes Asylum, RE: And the amp in question provides each power tube with its own bias adjustment... (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-05-31, 16:13:14 (67.0.183.212)
Received my GLs KT88 last night and sat down for a quick listen to get an initial observation after 5 hours of running. They are very quiet with better separation and a deeper and wider soundstage but .......
86: Tubes Asylum, RE: All tubes are NOS with less than 100 hours on them... (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-05-25, 16:47:13 (67.0.183.212)
Since I have some GLs being matched by Jim and I'm wanting to try some new 12AX7, this is the perfect opportunity to order some Psvane TII and see how they sound to my stock Chinese 12AX7. Thanks agai .......
87: Tubes Asylum, RE: All tubes are NOS with less than 100 hours on them... (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-05-25, 15:21:51 (67.0.183.212)
If the Psvane KT88 TII are that good, this is something I must try. Sent Grant several e-mails a few days ago but have not heard from them. Someone from A'Gon mentioned that the tubes his buddy receiv .......
88: Tubes Asylum, RE: Not overly warm at all... (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-05-24, 22:18:30 (67.0.183.212)
Ivan303, I'll see how the GLs sound after giving them plenty of time to burn-in and will contact Grant Fidelity about Psvane TII; open, clear and some warmth is what I'm looking for. I'll have to keep .......
89: Tubes Asylum, RE: I've heard the PSVANE KT88-TII in a well respected home brew PP amp... (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-05-24, 18:44:39 (67.0.183.212)
Guys, Thanks for your prompt and very informative post! I've contacted Jim and will be trying a matched quad set of GL and may try the Psvane TII at some point. Ivan303)Are these Psvane tubes overly w .......
90: Tubes Asylum, Help in selecting new KT88 SC (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-05-24, 10:35:28 (67.0.183.212)
Audiophiles, Considering upgrading the tubes in my Vac 160i integrated amp which comes with Shuguang KT88 SC (quad). Looking for something with the same overall sound signature with better sound quali .......
91: Cable Asylum, RE: Synergistic Research UEF ? (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-04-21, 18:04:32 (75.173.44.244)
Guys, Visit SR homepage and look under UEF board post; you'll see probably for a short time their marketing strategy in producing the new UEF... .......
92: Cable Asylum, RE: Synergistic Research UEF ? (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-04-20, 15:00:40 (75.173.44.244)
David Pritchard, Will do. Ron .......
93: Cable Asylum, RE: Synergistic Research UEF ? (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-04-20, 13:05:45 (75.173.44.244)
The point I was trying to make is that most of us have already evaluated these bullets in our systems and know which ones we prefer and should be able to order two gray, two silver or a combination of .......
94: Inmate Systems, wiggy924's Alltubes (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-04-19, 11:23:28 (75.173.44.244)
wiggy924 's Alltubes System
IP Address: 75.173.44.244
Last Update: April 19, 2014 at 11:23:28
Amplifier: VAC 160i Integrated Tube Amp
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): None
Speak .......
95: Cable Asylum, Synergistic Research UEF ? (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2014-04-19, 11:10:27 (75.173.44.244)
I auditioned the SR UEF tuning devices a couple of weeks ago and like what I heard but am disturbed about their marketing strategy and I have seen many long time customers ditch their SR cables becaus .......
96: Cable Asylum, RE: The Pangea AC9 and AC9SE are the same gauge. SE is just 'more' of the same as AC9. nt (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2012-08-27, 11:07:04 (75.161.110.92)
What's the sound signature of the AC9 SE? Thanks, .......
97: Cable Asylum, RE: no, four AC9SE cords just plain are NOT as good. I do not seem able to solve the messed up sound with 4 (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2012-08-26, 14:54:59 (75.161.110.92)
Is the improvement of the 7 AWG over the 10 AWG the contributing factor for better sound and what is the sound signature of the Pangea AC-9SE? Thanks, .......
98: Cable Asylum, RE: RCA Female connectors (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2012-05-28, 20:13:12 (75.161.101.151)
Duster, I'll see if I can discern any difference between my current ones and the audioquest adapters I have coming soon. .......
99: Cable Asylum, RE: RCA Female connectors (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2012-05-28, 13:04:47 (75.161.116.208)
I was expecting them to be $90-100 and ended up being $11. I guess the quality is good since they are made by a good manufacturer... .......
100: Cable Asylum, RE: RCA Female connectors (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2012-05-28, 11:57:59 (75.161.116.208)
Thanks for the excellent find. Ordering now .......
101: Cable Asylum, RE: RCA Female connectors (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2012-05-28, 11:49:27 (75.161.116.208)
Duster, Those are the ones! Just found some on another AA website and are cheap. Thanks, .......
102: Cable Asylum, RCA Female connectors (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2012-05-28, 09:22:38 (75.161.116.208)
Guys, Looking for some good quality female connectors to connect two pairs of RCA cables together. Each cable has it's strengths and together they're impressive. Used some cheap connectors from a port .......
103: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Any Move From Separates to Integrated Amps? (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2012-04-13, 12:12:48 (97.123.224.7)
I recently moved away from my mono blocks and tube pre for a Vac 160i tube integrated amp and love it. Less clutter with wires and it drives my efficient Avalon quite well. .......
104: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Rogue Cronus Magnum Review (0.00)
Posted by wiggy924 on 2012-04-06, 20:42:39 (97.123.224.7)
AbeCollins, Nice photography, good soft lighting. Wig .......
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