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SEARCHING THE BEST COMBINATION OF 6SN7 FOR CARY 300SEI
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SEARCHING THE BEST COMBINATION OF 6SN7 FOR CARY 300SEI
Hello, everyone. I am going to replace my old 6sn7 tubes on 300SEI; so I would like to collect some recommend combination from your guys. My music preference is violin and vocal. Thank you advandce for all suggestion and comments.- axky99
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Cary 300SEI bias adjustment issue
In this situation, do you guys think that change tubes will fix the problem? If so, could you suggest any combination of 6sn7. Thank you!!- axky99
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Cary 300SEI bias adjustment issue
Quote: Originally Posted by daleda@sbcglobal ...in my 300SEI a bias resistor had blown - had to send unit back to Cary for repair. Does anything read on your Multimeter (mine read -0-)? Like your situation, all tubes glowed - no sound. the multimeter read -0- as i set the DC mA...- axky99
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Cary 300SEI bias adjustment issue
I don't have any spare tubes for 6SN7; I only have a pair of 300B. But all the tubes are light up. When I turn it off, the "light" are normally fade off. Everything looks normal; but no sound comes out from the AMP.- axky99
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Cary 300SEI bias adjustment issue
Hello, is there Cary 300 SEI user or tube AMP users experience bias adjust. About a week ago, I turned on the 300 SEI; the tubes light up and LED is on; but when I tried to play music. There is no sound. I used my the other amp to doble check other components that work fine. What do you think...- axky99
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Cary 300SEI usser help!!!
I just use tube AMP about half yr. Could you tell me how I figure out which tube is going belly-up? I put the vol. between 10 to 11 o'clock. So I dont think I exceed the 15 watt per channel; plus, I use it to drive my K1000 only. There is a switch for high/low gain. Do you think that would...- axky99
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Cary 300SEI usser help!!!
I just use tube AMP about half yr. Could you tell me how I figure out which tube is going belly-up? I put the vol. between 10 to 11 o'clock. So I dont think I exceed the 15 watt per channel; plus, I use it to drive my K1000 only. There is a switch for high/low gain. Do you think that would...- axky99
- Post #3
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Cary 300SEI usser help!!!
Recently the fuse of my ten years old CARY 300SEI has been blown; I bought this AMP from Audiogon.com. The seller did mention this pair of Sophia Electric 300B is new;but it should be over 100 hrs. this 300SEI is with power bank. I bought a pack of 2-AMP,250-volt(slow blown) fuse from Radio...- axky99
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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What can I do without grounded wire outlet?
Do you know how much electrician usually charge for grounded wiring for one gang box (a set outlet with two sockets). Do you have any suggestions of good surge protectors. What's difference between regular socket (two slots) and grounded socket? Is there any sound quality difference between... -
What can I do without grounded wire outlet?
I realize there are no grounded wire outlets place in my living room. I haven't schedule an electrician to check if there is one in my living room. I wonder whether it's harmful if I plug my power cable into regular socket (w/o grounded wire person) with an converter. Since I have no clue with...- axky99
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- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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UPGRADED receptacle needed?
I just move into my new apartment. I found there is none of socket is grounded in my living room. I am going to have an electrician to intall a new set of socket with grounded plug. Since I have to change the receptacle, I wonder if it's worth to buy upgraded receptacle for my system. I am...- axky99
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- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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Cary 300SEI with Cary power bank
According CaryAudio website, Cary 300SEI just need 3 mins to warm up. I wonder if any Cary 300SEI owner can share their experiences and suggestions. thank you!!- axky99
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Cary 300SEI with Cary power bank
Quote: Originally Posted by Dimitris This amp looks sweet. I wonder how it would sound with my speakers. As for headphones I think it will sound great! I am a fan of Sonus Faber speaker. Eventhough I never own one, I love it's sound. Evantually, I will buy one pair.- axky99
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Cary 300SEI with Cary power bank
Quote: Originally Posted by recstar24 Wow, that is a lot of capacitors. I would imagine they would help in driving a tougher speaker load. You could probably dip down to the 90 db sensitivity level and be okay, I have never seen that power bank thing but if it is included at that price...- axky99
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Cary 300SEI with Cary power bank
Hello, everyone. I am neogiating with an Audiogon seller for Cary 300SEI w/ Sophia Meshplate 300Bs and a Cary Power Bank. (http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.p...ube&1179706860) We almost reach the agreement on $2000USD shipped from Vermont to L.A. Is there anyone have experience with Cary...- axky99
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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DCCA Audio power cable
Recently, an audiophile introduce DCCA Audio powercord to me. They have specific powercord line for each the component(source and amp) in the system. I wonder if any head-fiers have any experiences with DCCA Audio cable. Thank you advance for all of your responds and comment!!- axky99
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SACD question
Quote: Originally Posted by skyline889 You can't play SACD on regular redbook players like the GO8. If it's a hybrid SACD, then only the redbook layer will be played. If it's a DSD only SACD, then it won't play at all. I'm sure the redbook layer will sound just fine coming out of that...- axky99
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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SACD question
Actually, those cd I want to order that are Hybrid Disc. : http://www.fone.it/en/cata2.asp?Vin=0&pos=16&ric=. So I can get the CD quality from its Hrbrid layer through my G08.- axky99
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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SACD question
Hello, everyone. I wonder if SACD can play on regular CDP. How's the quality? Of course, I won't expect it will be the same as SACD but will it become worse than regular cd or just equal as regular CD version. Thank you advance for all your comments!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY HOLLIDAYS!!!- axky99
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Question about k1000 position
Hello, everyone!! I want to collect all your suggestion and comments on the best listening position with K1000. My current k1000 position is those two earspeakers wide open all the way; it's nice sound stage but seems lack of dynamic. Please share your experiences!! Thank you advance for all...- axky99
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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New tube warmup question
I found a pair of Mullard CV4003 on some websites for $200~220/pair(https://www.tubeworld.com/index_low.htm) and same pair of tubes for $40/each from other website (http://www.upscaleaudio.com/product....d=12&catid=44). Can anyone tell me why the difference is that much or what's different...- axky99
- Post #14
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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New tube warmup question
Why does all other vintage tube cost much much more than new production tubes? What's the difference between their sounds? I found a pair of Mullard vintage 12au7 tube on Tubeworld.com, which this pair is the best tube of 12au7 available in their website and ask for $180 to $200;Thank you!- axky99
- Post #13
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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New tube warmup question
Quote: Originally Posted by mrarroyo Now that I re-read the question I should add that in addition to the break-in there is the general warm-up of the tubes and the amp. Before doing any critical listening or comparing two amps I would let them warm up under load for at least 30 minutes...- axky99
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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New tube warmup question
Quote: Originally Posted by edisonwu Go to ebay and search by the word "12au7" times a day and watch all sales for weeks. logically, the better model the more expansive Maybe you could tell me what Mullard CV4003/12AU7 sounds like(they are in my amp). Any model you suggest? Thank...- axky99
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)