Tube amp/preamp with microphonic issue [Little Dot MKIV]
Mar 7, 2010 at 3:08 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 3

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I just got my Little Dot Mk IV amp/preamp. I am using it as a preamp. There are some issues. I found out that the speaker ringing with the music, especially sensitive to mid and low frequency sound. When I silence the music from the source, the ringing will soon stop.

I am sure it is microphonic issue with tubes. Tubes get vibration from the speakers and make ringing sound then. How shall I eliminate this interaction between tubes and speakers?

I heard on this forum that MkIV is very good as a preamp so I got it. I am not sure how other users deal with microphonic issues.
 
Mar 7, 2010 at 3:11 AM Post #2 of 3
I should also give more information about my gears.
Preamp: Little Dot MkIV
Amp: Rotel RB980BX
Speakers: KEF iQ5 floor-standing speakers
Tubes: 6H30-family powers, EF91 drivers
 
Mar 7, 2010 at 3:56 AM Post #3 of 3
A pic of the set up? How are they place/positioned? What kind of feet do the have?
 

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