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New Toy

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Posted on July 25, 2020 at 18:53:02

GEO
Audiophile

Posts: 4749
Joined: April 7, 2000
Contributor
Since: September 9, 2000

RE134 Linestage. It's awesome.

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Jim D.

10:13:38 07/28/20

GEO

10:20:47 07/28/20

Best tube ever made

Gordon Rankin

11:11:46 07/27/20

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Jim D.

10:13:38 07/28/20

GEO

10:20:47 07/28/20

Best tube ever made

Gordon Rankin

11:11:46 07/27/20

RE: Best tube ever made

GEO

11:22:58 07/27/20

Tre'

15:16:15 07/26/20

GEO

15:37:15 07/26/20

Stephen R

03:19:54 07/26/20

91derlust

15:09:04 07/27/20

GEO

06:41:10 07/26/20

RE: New Toy, posted on July 28, 2020 at 10:13:38
Jim D. Audiophile Posts: 854 Location: FL Joined: October 26, 2000	Beautiful! I think I'd prefer some more retro looking knobs on front to match the look FWIW. I think folks often overlook the importance of a linestage. It has a huge effect on the overall system balance and has to have good synergy with the amp you like. It took me years to settle on a 4P1L transformer coupled preamp but it is now the backbone of my system. Jim

RE: New Toy, posted on July 28, 2020 at 10:20:47
GEO Audiophile Posts: 4749 Joined: April 7, 2000 Contributor Since: September 9, 2000	Thanks. I was going to use the same knobs on my amp but they were out of stock. Maybe down the road but I didn't want to wait and wasn't sure how long restocking would take with Covid. I actually like the look of the knobs on the preamp in hindsight.

Best tube ever made, posted on July 27, 2020 at 11:11:46
Gordon Rankin Manufacturer Posts: 2928 Joined: June 9, 2000	Gang, By far the most enjoyable tube I ever worked with is the RE134. I have used it in amps and in preamps both always sounded great. Have about a dozen left of those tubes, probably do something cool soon. Maybe a headphone amp! Thanks, Gordon J. Gordon Rankin

RE: Best tube ever made, posted on July 27, 2020 at 11:22:58
GEO Audiophile Posts: 4749 Joined: April 7, 2000 Contributor Since: September 9, 2000	I am very very happy with the results. I have had a lot of linestages. This amp and preamp are here to stay. BTW, is the Valvo L413 a direct replacement or is it a slightly different tube? I have one.

RE: New Toy, posted on July 26, 2020 at 15:16:15
Tre' Industry Professional Posts: 17302 Location: So. Cal. Joined: February 9, 2002	With your three stage power amp and your efficient speakers I wouldn't think you need a line stage. Tre' Have Fun and Enjoy the Music "Still Working the Problem"

RE: New Toy, posted on July 26, 2020 at 15:37:15
GEO Audiophile Posts: 4749 Joined: April 7, 2000 Contributor Since: September 9, 2000	Probably don't "need" it but I prefer it.

RE: New Toy, posted on July 26, 2020 at 03:19:54
Stephen R Audiophile Posts: 1428 Joined: January 11, 2002	Looks like one of Paul's builds.

RE: New Toy, posted on July 27, 2020 at 15:09:04
91derlust Audiophile Posts: 1101 Joined: December 25, 2014	Yep. Been following his nice work. He's willing to help others too. "Confusion of goals and perfection of means seems to characterise our age." Albert Einstein

RE: New Toy, posted on July 26, 2020 at 06:41:10
GEO Audiophile Posts: 4749 Joined: April 7, 2000 Contributor Since: September 9, 2000	Yes. Got it on Friday. It's excellent!

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