SS and tube communication

by xplastic on Opinions Please

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Hello, Uh...this is the first time I have ever posted my system anywhere. I've been coming on this site for a while and it always looked fun but it felt like I was trying to brag or something so I never did until now. I would like to upgrade the speakers soon but I'm broke right now. I still browse in the meantime. I haven't found anything that makes me really want to get rid of the DR7's yet as funny as that may sound. My price range would be below $1500 new or used and I'd like a large bookshelf or small floorstander no more than 37"tall that gets a low freq. range of 30Hz or below that plays all types of music well. Can't seem to find many though. I like all kinds of music but mostly classic rock/soul and jazz. Maybe some of you can help me out with a few suggustions. Take care. -X
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    • Project RM-4
    Got this for my birthday. It's basic TT, no frills but sounds very good. I finally got a chance to bust out my records again!
    • Arcam CD92
    smooth sound,good detail
    • Rogue Audio 99
    I put the phono stage in myself.My first tube piece. This is a easy match for an SS amp.
    • Odyssey Audio Stratos
    with cap. upgrade
    • Pioneer RT-909
    I love this. I makes any recording sound good.Good for making long compilations.
    • Definitive Technology DR-7
    OK...some will laugh at me for this but this is a good speaker.super fast,good top and bottom end. Good for now but definatly my weak link.
    • TMC white
    CD to pre
    • TMC yellow
    pre to amp
    • JPS Labs petiete superconductor
    nice!
    • Ensemble powerflux
    on cd player
    • Shunyata sidewinder
    on the pre
    • Stealth HAC
    very nice,made a good difference in sound with my amp.

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Quackfat, you are not wrong.

The Sylvania 6SN7GTB's are the best I've tried in the pre as well.

Xplastics, good to see Robfest pointed you in the right direction. If you are handy with electronics, look into the mods the Quackfat mentioned. They will take it up a notch.

Rives Audio has a page with link to room treatment/ speaker placement site.

http://www.rivesaudio.com/resources/links/frame.html

I'll add a speaker in your price range (used):
http://www.vonschweikert.com/vr2.html

I've not listened to them, but based on folks' reactions to them and on my own experience with Albert's speakers they are probaly a worthy contender.

KP

killerpiglet

NOS tubes for the Rogue, 100 to 200 dollars.

KP

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