Todd,
Why not try a "warmer" cable between your pre and your amps?
Could get you where you want to be for alot less money.
Gordon
Can you quantfy "massive" for me in terms of hours? Also, have you really owned hundreds of diff pre-amps? That's amazing and your pre-amp advice credentials are redlining
Thanks again!
Todd, why not first try a Prima Luna preamp?More sage advice. Thanks Gordon.
I think what might be lacking (a little) in my current setup is that sweetness I got in spades back when I had the Prima Luna monoblocks and pre-amp.
Todd, why not first try a Prima Luna preamp?
A tube buffer may be the solution, but then you're adding one more link to the chain.
You said that you're thinking of replacing the W4S DAC with a tube pre. Are you going to be using the DAC stuffed in the Olive? Or are you going to buy another DAC?
I think you should buy it. Then you can try my GE 5692 6SN7 Tube - red base from 1956. Absolutely brand spanking NOS.
This old tart has way too much lipstick, laddered stockings and looks way past her sell buy date. But I bet she sings sweetly. Just a few dollars sent my way and she's all yours. Sadly I have no use for her.
Todd,
Do I need to point out that an unfavourable April 15th means that you made muchos pesos?
My point about trying a Prima Luna again was that you said that in essence you missed it. Ever wanted to return to an old girlfriend ?
Hi All,
I miss my tubes and I'm contemplating replacing my W4S DAC2 (which I currently use as a pre-amp) with a traditional tube pre. I've been talking to some folks, dealers and friends, and given that I run ModWright monoblocks right now, it would seem reasonably synergistic to consider an MW pre as well. I spoke to Galen Carol (whom I find to be extremely responsive, knowledgable, and an all around great guy) and asked him about MW's LS36.5. His response was that, at significantly lower cost, the LS100 was actually garnering better feedback from tube lovers versus the LS36.5.
I found a black LS100 on Agon (the now detestable Agon) for a large discount off retail and I'm thinking about pulling the trigger.
It's not that I don't think the DAC2 is an excellent piece of equipment, it's just that I gots me that tube itch (hmmm, perhaps not the best way to describe it - but you know what I mean... hopefully). Also, I won't sell the DAC2 right away either. I'll make some comparisons with it in and out of the system (driving the new tube preamp)... and see, or rather hear what's what.
So what do you extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and inherently helpful people all think? Should I pony up the clams and give it a go... or clam up and enjoy the current vacuumless, all-sand signal path...hmmmmm?
Appreciate any all comments (well, the friendly helpful ones anyway )
Justin, why do you guys across the pond call her a valve? Does she help you release bottled-up frustrations?I think you should buy it. Then you can try my GE 5692 6SN7 Tube - red base from 1956. Absolutely brand spanking NOS.
This old tart has way too much lipstick, laddered stockings and looks way past her sell buy date. But I bet she sings sweetly. Just a few dollars sent my way and she's all yours. Sadly I have no use for her.
Justin, why do you guys across the pond call her a valve? Does she help you release bottled-up frustrations?
Hi Todd,
Been there done that in the last 30+ years.
I went from a mix of tubes and SS to all tubes to all SS and in the end after having an all SS system my wife asked me what i was missing as she heard me say something was.
I then realized I needed some tubes in the mix and that is where it will stay
Best,
Bob
Justin, why do you guys across the pond call her a valve? Does she help you release bottled-up frustrations?
Hi Bob,
Thanks... yep, that pretty much sums it up for me as well. I think I'm about to pull the tube-trigger (taxes be damned... which for the most part is exactly what they should be).
Haven't been hearing much from you or Pete. Hope all is well.
Cheers
Justin, why do you guys across the pond call her a valve? Does she help you release bottled-up frustrations?
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