Could the issues I'm experiencing with bass be due to how these Tung sol 5998s tested? their numbers seem really low compared to others I am seeing on the Internet.

I'm trying to figure out how to improve the bass from my WA2. I'm currently using TS5998, EI ez80, and Genelex Gold Lions. It sounds okay but the bass is distorted to the point that I have to use an eq to hide it. I'm looking at a set of bugle boys, does anyone think they would improve bass...

Has anyone tried the Genalex gold lions yet? I just bought a WA2 for Christmas and they were my first upgrade from the stock tubes. I am also using Tung Sol 5998s and a new set of Ei EZ80s. All made a significant upgrade but I can tell the 6922s are the ones that really change the sound...

Thanks for the response this is both good and bad news I was hoping I would be informed of a massive upgrade in sound from the jump to the 6. The good news is no change is needed, yet... My phono pre is not balanced so no need to make the change. During my research I found out they are making a...

I've been using a little dot MK IV for about three years now and love it but I wonder if I can do better. The current chain is: record player - RCA - phono preamp - RCA - Little Dot MKIV - RCA - KRK10(active monitors) or Grado 225 My question is if I upgraded to a Little Dot MK VI and switched...

Something I have noticed is when I let the tubes do the heavy lifting it sounds better, on most songs.

Good question johannes, I borrowed my friends active monitors and you have two volume controls. You can turn the monitors to a 2 then the preamp to a 6 or vice versa to attain the overall volume you like. My concern was if I turn the monitors to 2 is the signal they recieve from the preamp too...

Cool thanks a lot guys, I appreciate the feedback! So it sounds like my path: Phono---->phono preamp-->tube preamp->active monitor. Will work well.

You're the guy I've been looking for! Thanks for the detailed explanation. The whole reason I ask is because I'm in love with my preamp, and to get passive speakers I would also have to buy the power amp. If I get active midfield monitors it would be a cheaper way to keep the preamp. So this...

Yes i have a turntable.

Thank you for your replies, The reason I ask is I have a little dot mkiv that sounds amazing and I don't want to sell it for a regular amp that won't sound as good and its not string enogh to drive regular speakers. I know it's standard practice to drive a preamp into an amp, which is in essence...

I know it can be done but is it bad for the monitors? Also would I get better results driving a regular amp with loud speakers?

i purchased it and it is reeeaaaaaaly quiet even with the gain turned all the way up and the volume turned all the way up.  im using grado 225is and active monitors the headphones are super quiet and the speakers turned all the way up sounds like they are turned up to a 3.  should i send it back...

I just bought a brand new little dot MKIV an when i turn it up all the way with the gain turned up all the way the volume is really quiet (there was a buzz but that went away.  The seller claims as the tubes burn in it will get louder.  Is this true? should i send it back?  Any help will b e...

I've been saving up to purchase a little dot MK IV because everyone says a lot of great things about it... for headphones.  I know this is a headphone forum but no one really talks about how well it works as a pre-amp for speakers.  Does anyone have anything good or bad to say about it when used...