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Agree on parts quality

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In Reply to: RE: Yes - let's define filament bias posted by tube wrangler on September 04, 2017 at 05:14:06

I totally agree on parts quality in simple circuits like we use - everything counts. I do constant cathode resistor tests and sometimes get surprising results, like Russian ex-military parts. I don't use bypasses so no issues there.

I've come to value the solid state stuff I use. Regretfully I can't design it - I just know tube circuits. But I do know smart guys who can do all the clever stuff, and some of it is very clever indeed and quite innovative. For me DHTs and solid state are where it's at right now, though I confess that my input tube right now uses a plate choke. Whatever sounds best!

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RE: Agree on parts quality - tube wrangler 20:54:57 09/04/17 (1)
Solid state engineering has continued to progress,
and devices get better and better.

Most solid state amps sound different than most tube
amps, but nearly all of both can often leave you cheated
when it comes to listening to music.

One company that I never tire of is Berkeley Audio Design,
and Spectral. These guys often work together. The older
reference to these guys was Pacific Microsonics.

I continue to admire Bob and Phil at Lynx Studio Technology.
Bob is mostly engineer, Phil is mostly applications, but
both of them often wear both hats.

And Hats Off to both of them, them, I say!

-Dennis-
- RE: Agree on parts quality - Caucasian Blackplate 10:05:27 09/05/17 (0)
  Again you are off topic and not helpful.

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