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RE: What qualifies as a matched pair?

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In Reply to: RE: What qualifies as a matched pair? posted by Japesgalore on May 11, 2008 at 01:29:09

If you are the buyer, whatever you designate.

For me, it is identical construction.

Many people fear that if they don't buy "gain-matched" pairs, their system won't sound as good as possible.

After having my hearing checked, my ears aren't a perfect match, I questioned the wisdom of paying a lot more for matched pairs of tubes, especially after noting that my room isn't symetrical (left and right handed sides aren't matched).

So. I use tubes that have similar gain, and use my "balance" control.

Bob

"He (R.M. Nixon) was a foul caricature of himself, a man with no soul, no inner convictions, with the integrity of a hyena, and the style of a poison toad." H. S. Thompson

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But keep in mind... - Jonesy 20:52:57 05/12/08 (0)

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