ShadeTreeMechanic Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 I got this pre amp a while back to run my tablet on my home stereo. They have a bunch of other tube amps too. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Single-ended-Class-Stereo-Tube-Headphone-Amplifier-Audio-HiFi-Preamplifier-New-/252094576365?hash=item3ab201f6ed 91 C350 Centurion conversion ( Four Door One Ton Bronco) 250A Alternator (Second Alternator Coming Soon) G65 AGM Up Front / Two G31 AGM in Back Pioneer 80PRS CT Sounds AT125.2 / CT Sounds 6.5 Strato Pro component Front Stage CT Sounds AT125.2 / Lanzar Pro 8" coax w/compression horn tweeter Rear Fill FSD 5000D 1/2 ohm (SoundQubed 7k Coming Soon) Two HDS315 Four Qubes Each 34hz (Two HDC3.118 and New Box Coming Soon) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omnibus Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 I never got why people like that overly colored warmth of hot tube amps when we have such amazing processing technology today. It's like adding an 8 inch sub with high group delay next to some 15's in sealed where it doesn't belong just cause the audio hipsters tell everyone it's cool over n over until it becomes the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broke_Audio_Addict Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 2 hours ago, omnibus said: I never got why people like that overly colored warmth of hot tube amps when we have such amazing processing technology today. It's like adding an 8 inch sub with high group delay next to some 15's in sealed where it doesn't belong just cause the audio hipsters tell everyone it's cool over n over until it becomes the truth. Becuase everyones ears hear things differently, we all like a different sound to our music. That being said a lot of people's definition of "music" is a clipped 30 hz sine wave with some 80 IQ knuckle head grunting about committing crimes and his genitals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadeTreeMechanic Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 I didn't buy it for the tubes, I bought it for the pre amp. When digital recordings first came out they sounded overly sharp and this was one way to help it. I was curious how the tubes would sound sure, but truthfully I cant tell much of a difference. Either the tubes are a gimmick or my Sony home stereo from the early 90s already sounds warm to begin with. 91 C350 Centurion conversion ( Four Door One Ton Bronco) 250A Alternator (Second Alternator Coming Soon) G65 AGM Up Front / Two G31 AGM in Back Pioneer 80PRS CT Sounds AT125.2 / CT Sounds 6.5 Strato Pro component Front Stage CT Sounds AT125.2 / Lanzar Pro 8" coax w/compression horn tweeter Rear Fill FSD 5000D 1/2 ohm (SoundQubed 7k Coming Soon) Two HDS315 Four Qubes Each 34hz (Two HDC3.118 and New Box Coming Soon) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 5 hours ago, ShadeTreeMechanic said: I didn't buy it for the tubes, I bought it for the pre amp. When digital recordings first came out they sounded overly sharp and this was one way to help it. I was curious how the tubes would sound sure, but truthfully I cant tell much of a difference. Either the tubes are a gimmick or my Sony home stereo from the early 90s already sounds warm to begin with. I find aged transistor circuits seem to warm up over time. I had a Pioneer integrated amp from the 70s and was much better sounding that the new Pio receiver I picked up a couple years ago. I have a couple tubes, one was an old GE from a pipe organ and has a really nice broken up tone that is perfect for classic rock. The one that came with it is some generic tube from Russia, It's okay for most listening for my DSD and 24/192 stuff, it's the most neutral and balanced tube I have, but my EH is quick enough to keep up with digital music and smooths out compression artifacts so that's what I use for compressed or streaming music. 2007 Pacifica Rebuild. Less quiet. Still not loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broke_Audio_Addict Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 On 5/27/2017 at 4:08 PM, srp365 said: I find aged transistor circuits seem to warm up over time. I had a Pioneer integrated amp from the 70s and was much better sounding that the new Pio receiver I picked up a couple years ago. I think theres probably something to that for sure, i have my dads jvc receiver that he bought back in late 60's to early 70's when he was in the navy and it has a really really nice sound compared my newer receivers. That being said a lot of people's definition of "music" is a clipped 30 hz sine wave with some 80 IQ knuckle head grunting about committing crimes and his genitals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omnibus Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 I received this yesterday as a thank you present. Sega Genesis Megatron and Playstation Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishuponasub Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 A couple of karkovs x 10s Sitting around waiting to be installed: 4 FI X 10 270 CES alt D3400/73ah lithium AA 3800.1 (2) AA 75.4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 I feel bad, I told Karkov I'd pick up a few but after the car repairs my audio budget is dust. Looks a little like the SSD I have. 2007 Pacifica Rebuild. Less quiet. Still not loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhunt94 Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 On 5/27/2017 at 8:11 AM, omnibus said: I never got why people like that overly colored warmth of hot tube amps when we have such amazing processing technology today. It's like adding an 8 inch sub with high group delay next to some 15's in sealed where it doesn't belong just cause the audio hipsters tell everyone it's cool over n over until it becomes the truth. play a guitar on a solid state amp, then play the same guitar through a quality tube amp, and you'll hear why. 2007 Ford F-150 Reg. Cab. Flareside250 Mechman AlternatorSky High Car Audio Big 3 XS Power D3400Rockford Fosgate 1/0 amp kitRockford Fosgate T1500-1bdcpRockford Fosgate T400-4DC Audio Lvl 4 12"Rockford Fosgate Punch 6.5" componentRockford Fosgate Punch 6x8Pioneer AVH-P2300DVDSMD Volt Meter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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