Posts by setamp

AiDee, I just received a PWD2 that I will try against my EE Minimax Plus (Burson dual discreet and OPA627 METAL singles).  I will let you know what I find.  I have not been able to find a dac that beats the Minimax Plus in...

I just got a stark reminder as to how system dependent tube choice can be.  I tried another dac in my rig today and had to change out several tubes to make it work.  It is really difficult to recommend tubes when there are so...

Quote: Originally Posted by SemiAudiophile  2359glenn makes the adapters as well. great guy to deal with.   Weird, i tried both 596 tubes in both the CSP2 and Taboo but thought the depth was way too...

Yes.  The 596 works equally well in the Taboo.  It's the best rectifier I have tried.  

Question for Taboo owners.  I am in the process of locating a buzz / hum in my system and just realized the volume control works the same on the fixed and the variable inputs.  Is this normal?  I though the fixed in's...

Frank, is this the 12AT7 that works best for you? http://tubedepot.com/nos-12at7-mullard.html  

Quote: Originally Posted by Frank I  I did and my favorite tube by far was the Mullard 12AT7 I tried RCA and GE 12BH7 while nice enough not a Mullard 12 AT7 Thank you.

Has anyone compared 12BH7's to 12AT7's in their Taboo?  I tried a lot of very good 12AU7's but never found one I liked.  I tried an RCA black plate 12BH7 today and liked it a lot.  It will probably sound better with a...

Quote: Originally Posted by dminches    What were you using before? The stock 5U4G's and Mullard CV378

The rectifier tube made the biggest difference in my setup.  I rolled USAF 596 rectifiers into both the CSP2+ and Taboo and the soundstage with my LCD2.1's became huge, more transparent while retaining world class bass...