Oh man I've been looking into replacement cables for my lcd2f since my left ear is going in and out. I was originally gonna order some random one off amazon for 70 bucks, but I found these cables from impact audio that are just beautiful, and I really want them. As spec'd currently they would be...

Thanks for the recommendations! I'd probably get a longer cable and just black so I'm not sure the first custom option really makes sense for me at 103.50 euros, although I'll definitely consider it. Unfortunately the second site only ships to Canada. I'm still trying to figure this out, it's...

Haha no worries, I know what you meant. I know the cable debate wrt sound quality is a hot one, didn't mean to get into that here. I'm leaning towards that canare cable for 60$ from amazon

Hey, fair enough! Not trying to get into a debate here. Do you know of any recommended brands or types of replacement cables? I'd like to keep it under 100$ if possible, and cheaper is better assuming similar quality. A quick search turns up several possibilities, do you have any thoughts on...

I'll have to contact Audeze and see how much the total would be. Replacement cables from Auduze look like they cost $150, which seems pretty high to me for a cable. A quick search turned up 40$, 60$, and 70$ cables on Amazon... I can't imagine I'd notice a difference, or would I? People here...

You know, for some reason I assumed the L and R were different connectors somehow, but I just tried it. They're actually playing in both ears now, but still go in and out as the cable moves, and it switched sides when I switched the connectors. So it does appear to be the cable. I assume it's...

Hey guys, I have a question for you all. I've had my lcd-2 for about 3 years now and I absolutely love them. To me they are significantly better than my hd650, and noticably better than my he500. However, my left ear began cutting in and out. It would go away if I wiggled the cord and got it in...

An update on the microphonic JW I have - the ebay seller offered to replace the microphonic tube, but the only one he has left is a 1959. The ones I have currently are both 1952. I'm guessing it doesn't make that much of a difference, but I always read that late 40's - early 50's WE's sound the...

I sent a message to the seller to let him know about the issue. The tubes I bought are both WE JW's from 1952. He also had an auction up of a pair of JW's from 52 and 54, so I asked if I could exchange the microphonic one for his other 52, but the auction has since ended and I haven't heard back...

So I ordered a pair of WE JW's off ebay. They came today, and one of tube tubes is very microphonic. I hear a ringing like a tuning fork whenever my desk vibrates at all, sometimes even just with moving my mouse. I haven't had a chance to listen enough to give any impressions, since I noticed...

I was actually looking at those as well, TK. Those pins are looking nasty though, I assume I would need some kind of deoxit for that? Also I know you have reported that JW or not doesn't make much difference, but for some reason I still want them lol

Would you pay 100$ for a pair of early 50's WE JW's? The listing doesn't have measurements, but does say they sound good with no microphonics, so I would assume there's no shorts, right?

What are peoples' thoughts/experience with buying untested tubes? There's a few decent deals on ebay for 396a's that aren't tested. I'm tempted, but worried about getting tubes near the end of their lives or that are really poorly matched. I guess it's pretty much just luck of the draw?

Just got my 3 mica Istok and 2 mica Fotons from AC today. They arrived in perfect condition, thanks again AC :thumbsup:I'll let them burn in when I'm not listening, but right now I'm enjoying my new Tung Sol 2c51's. As far as those (Tung Sol 2c51) go, I've had them for about a week now...

These were the ones I was referring to https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-x-396A-2C51-Western-Electric-Tubes-Black-Plate-D-Super-Strong-Bogey-Pair-1950/372308774208?hash=item56af550d40:g:8mEAAOSws-ta~eWJ