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Originally Posted by 2fastdriving
Glad to see you back in the game, Bob! I remember buying Gold Lion's from you for my old C2300 several years ago right here on AA! Loved them.
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From 02/14/2013:
Bob!!! Holy cow! I got the tubes today and decided to pop them in (my dad didn't seem to interested so I didn't wait for him to arrive
I honestly have a hard time believing in some of this "snake oil" and hocus pocus on what makes a difference (wires/power cords/equipment feet etc), but I have to say...this was a HUGE DIFFERENCE. It's like a whole different animal. A "Gold Lion", if you will.
I'm kind of shocked...I wonder why the don't jack up the price a hundred bucks and pop those in from the factory? It is a different sound, maybe it's not in line with the McIntosh factory sound.
Now I've only listened to a few songs of course, but my immediate impression is that a veil has been lifted. Much more presentable soundstage width and depth. It does, however, seem to pump up the bass and treble a little on the ends of the spectrum. I don't know if that's to be expected. But regardless, everything is more articulate.
Question: Do you think they mellow a little after they burn in? I almost want them to...just a tiny bit. It is kind of bright with my 802's. I can't believe that one guy on the forum was saying they are "muddy". No way.
Marc
Best Sir,
Bob ��
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Last edited by vintage_tube; 08-07-2017 at 11:49 PM.
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