[davidflas]

Hoping to get the group's opinions. What do you consider to be the reference recording of Vivaldi's Four Seasons? I "grew up" with the Telarc CD, how about you?

 

[ArmchairPhilosopher]

Hoping to get the group's opinions. What do you consider to be the reference recording of Vivaldi's Four Seasons? I "grew up" with the Telarc CD, how about you?

 

[artur9]

It almost appears as if audio were a field that's filled to the brim with overly opinionated and argumentative men. Luckily, we all know that ain't true!

You forgot the part about droning on incessantly (and, no, this is not directed at you. I prefer the word "voluble" for you. )

 

[GearMe]

 

[artur9]

Do you generally listen to reviews about equipment you own, hope to own, or may not know?

I do them all!
Equipment I own because sometimes I learn more about it, like a feature it had I didn't know about (or forgot about).
Hope to own because I love to window shop and I'm not made of $$
May not know because I love the quirky dusty corners of this hobby; mostly for speakers - like Manger, MBL, Ohm, etc.

 

[ScubaMan2017]

Question:. Is val2++ or closeout Val2+ smarter purchase for conversion to 6SN7 duty? I read and (to the best of my ability) understand their motivation for the change, but I have 5 or 6 6sn7 variants sitting in a drawer, but just cannot swing to a Lyr at this point in life. And good reliable converter source would be much appreciated!

My Vali’s a remarkably forgiving little toaster! I picked up a socket saver, converter, and a JJ tube from Tube Direct (a few years ago). I enjoyed my phallic wonder! When the novelty wore off, I replaced it with a smaller tube. If money’s tight, I’d recommend the Vali for your 1/2 doz. Cupboard valves. My 2 cents…

 

[JanMc]

I read that as "one man's wife is another man's dreck"...!

Sorry, I must be tired...!

Or jaded....

 

[filthy mechanical]

I do them all!
Equipment I own because sometimes I learn more about it, like a feature it had I didn't know about (or forgot about).
Hope to own because I love to window shop and I'm not made of $$
May not know because I love the quirky dusty corners of this hobby; mostly for speakers - like Manger, MBL, Ohm, etc.

Ohm are nice.

 

[JanMc]

So I just found a new artist that is ****ing amazing and thought that I would share and see if anyone has anything along the same lines to share back. I am listening to Zoe Keating - Into the Trees. I'm smitten!!! Flying and Flocking is particularly special...

Oh, and listing to this kind of music, I love my Zu's driven by my Lyr 3 and Aegir more every day.

 

[liamo]

Question:. Is val2++ or closeout Val2+ smarter purchase for conversion to 6SN7 duty? I read and (to the best of my ability) understand their motivation for the change, but I have 5 or 6 6sn7 variants sitting in a drawer, but just cannot swing to a Lyr at this point in life. And good reliable converter source would be much appreciated!

I got the + on closeout strictly because I already have the adapters and plenty of 6sn7’s.

 

[macdonjh]

Since I'm obviously much less intelligent than you,....... can you explain your comment?
Your considerations go far above my limited brain powers.

Yup, just an attempt at humor: comparing my battle with tinnitus to the world's battle with covid. I certainly didn't intend to give the impression your work has been misguided these past years.

 

[GearMe]

Yup, just an attempt at humor: comparing my battle with tinnitus to the world's battle with covid. I certainly didn't intend to give the impression your work has been misguided these past years.

Think it was generally taken that way!

 

[macdonjh]

Think it was generally taken that way!

But Dr Cozzi Tinin appeared unsure. Hopefully he's reassured now. Nothing but respect here for people who run toward danger, especially during times when nobody knows exactly what the danger is.

 

[tincanear]

Question:. Is val2++ or closeout Val2+ smarter purchase for conversion to 6SN7 duty? I read and (to the best of my ability) understand their motivation for the change, but I have 5 or 6 6sn7 variants sitting in a drawer, but just cannot swing to a Lyr at this point in life. And good reliable converter source would be much appreciated!

while both versions will need an adapter from noval 9-pin to octal 6SN7, the Vali 2++ might be a better choice. higher future availability, plus the 6N3P pinout looks closer than Vali 2+ 6N1P to your target 6SN7. IOW fewer crossed wires within the adapter.

 

[highgrovemanor]

Thank you so much Tincan!