We can surmise whatever we want, but Caelin Gabriel has made it perfectly clear in his depiction of noise reduction strategies that it is not a single plug-in device or single methodology that completely obliterates the problem… because the introduction of noise is parasitic throughout our audio...
I’ve probably mentioned this before somewhere here but, funny enough, I really like the sound of my MA-1 OTL mono blocks plugged into a Denali V2 as opposed to being plugged directly into the wall. And these certainly draw a fair bit of current. The result is noticeably better micro dynamics and...
No two rooms are the same.
My current and best ever dedicated listening space, is a very odd shape and posed some challenges. What I immediately liked is that being a basement location it keeps very quiet from outside noise. The gray painted, dampened hvac ducts and drain pipes, but otherwise...
Yes, vinyl changes something. Subtle. I’ve noticed the same thing from listening to a good digital recording, digitally, and then, the same recording off of a vinyl. Again often, the vinyl chain or perhaps “vinyl paradigm” resonates with human bodies and emotions.
I have both Chinese brands you mentioned. But only in pairs for sampling on a headphone amp. I imagine if they sounded real good there I might consider looking into a full load for the MA-1s.
The signal tubes, 6SN7GT(A/B) was what I was referring to. Power tube wise I have a lot of Svetlana...
I’ll say this, it is only viable by and large to offer a product with currently available perishables. Call VTS Andy (or equivalent, if there is such a thing) he will set you up putting some Sylvania tubes in those MA-1s and you will be floored by the difference. I promise. Thank me later. As...
I will add a bit to my first impressions.
This whole hobby/pursuit comes down to personal tastes and to any outsider, what might seem to be infinitesimal neuance. Yet for us, it is the essence of what collectively allows a state of suspended disbelief. Where we simply let go (of everything) and...