Seems there are lots of happy lunatics on WBF that spend big bucks on PCs and PLCs.
Still using the stock PC on my REF 75, and like you, bypassing my Silver Circle 5.0SE and going direct into a Furutech GTX-D outlet.
I am using the same outlet.
Seems there are lots of happy lunatics on WBF that spend big bucks on PCs and PLCs.
Still using the stock PC on my REF 75, and like you, bypassing my Silver Circle 5.0SE and going direct into a Furutech GTX-D outlet.
Seems there are lots of happy lunatics on WBF that spend big bucks on PCs and PLCs.
Still using the stock PC on my REF 75, and like you, bypassing my Silver Circle 5.0SE and going direct into a Furutech GTX-D outlet.
Definitely "lunatics", happy some days yes, others not as much.
Secret one is never never NEVER tell your wife or significant other how much it costs.
Secret two is upgrade with things that look like something else and if she asks you if something has changed, just deny. For example, going from the Micros to the Baby Grands, no way I could lie, but "hey, I got a deal I couldn't refuse". Going from the Baby Grands to Baby Grands Series II was an easy one. Going from the Baby Grands to Concert Grands actually wasn't too tough, although she didn't quite understand why one was impossible to move and the other ones she actually could help. Just a shake of the head, nothing more.
Come on, cables, how much could those cost?? Same for an idiotic power cord. Going from a REF5 to a REF10 she didn't even notice the second box.
Now comes the good part. Going from REF250s to a little REF75 I could brag how much money "I made" and we have less "stuff". I almost got as much love as my three pedigrees who I am now currently training to take dumps on my new tubes as per MEP, although I have a feeling my wife get a little suspicious with that one, but hey, why not.
What once was a pretty nice "entertainment" room has been morphed into a audiophile lunatic asylum just the way we nuts prefer it.
I do have one problem. First time in my audiophile life, since 1984 that my wife actually likes what she hears so much she wants to listen with me. Time to dismantle the rig!
Definitely "lunatics", happy some days yes, others not as much.
Secret one is never never NEVER tell your wife or significant other how much it costs.
Secret two is upgrade with things that look like something else and if she asks you if something has changed, just deny. For example, going from the Micros to the Baby Grands, no way I could lie, but "hey, I got a deal I couldn't refuse". Going from the Baby Grands to Baby Grands Series II was an easy one. Going from the Baby Grands to Concert Grands actually wasn't too tough, although she didn't quite understand why one was impossible to move and the other ones she actually could help. Just a shake of the head, nothing more.
Come on, cables, how much could those cost?? Same for an idiotic power cord. Going from a REF5 to a REF10 she didn't even notice the second box.
Now comes the good part. Going from REF250s to a little REF75 I could brag how much money "I made" and we have less "stuff". I almost got as much love as my three pedigrees who I am now currently training to take dumps on my new tubes as per MEP, although I have a feeling my wife get a little suspicious with that one, but hey, why not.
What once was a pretty nice "entertainment" room has been morphed into a audiophile lunatic asylum just the way we nuts prefer it.
I do have one problem. First time in my audiophile life, since 1984 that my wife actually likes what she hears so much she wants to listen with me. Time to dismantle the rig!
FWIW, I checked with the US Zanden dist. and was told NOT to attempt to use the 150 tube in my Model 6000.o
FWIW, I checked with the US Zanden dist. and was told NOT to attempt to use the 150 tube in my Model 6000.o
Why do you think Audio Research never changed the look of their faceplates? Of course as my ex-said in her column in Stereophile, they don't notice the money missing from the bank account.
So you also need to add don't let the wife near the checkbook. Or have separate bank accounts.
You're a lucky man.
Your wife has my vote for sainthood.
But the good news and on a serious note I am pretty much done, except for a minor tweak here an there. I am really happy with my system now.
Famous last words.
FWIW, I checked with the US Zanden dist. and was told NOT to attempt to use the 150 tube in my Model 6000.o
^^^ Yes since they spec virtually identical I would not plug in KT120 or KT150 if the manufacturer advises against it. KT120/KT150 are virtual twins on the data sheet (can't speak to their sound) and have different characteristics (transconductance, plate and filament voltage/current, etc.) than the 6550/KT88.
That probably means you can't run KT-120 tubes either.
Maybe that they are just playing it safe for now..From the distributor......
"Hi Steve,
It's good to hear from you. You purchased your model 6000 from Andy Singer, right?
We are aware of the KT-150 tube, and we are interested in it. Everyone likes more power.
However, I feel certain that you CANNOT use it as a drop in replacement for the KT-120s in your model 6000. I will discuss it with Mr. Yamada, but please do NOT put those tubes in your integrated amplifier.
We are glad to hear that you are a "proud owner." We hope that our products bring you closer to the music.
Enjoy the weekend.
Best Wishes,
eric"
Hang on...isn't the Zanden 6000 already designed with KT120s? I wonder why they don't recommend trying KT150s if they are the same spec? Sorry - not a techie, so apologies if the answer is obvious to others...
Looking forward to your opinion Bob. I'm seriously considering a Ref 75 for myself.