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Old 10-14-2018, 02:02 PM
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Which are coupling (vs. bypass?) in the amp (bottom one (obviously)). And what have you found that you like? The Jantzens are from Dennis' upgrade a couple of years ago ........



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Looks like Dennis put some pretty nice caps in your amp.

[B]And what have you found that you like? [B] Yes, but my speakers are horn loaded and what I'm using would likely not work for you.
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Old 10-14-2018, 09:54 PM
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Looks like Dennis put some pretty nice caps in your amp.

And what have you found that you like? Yes, but my speakers are horn loaded and what I'm using would likely not work for you.
I see. I may give something a try. First I'll get back into the amp and see what values we have for those red barrel bypass caps. I assume the black piggie backing cap is parallel and just alters the value.
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Old 10-15-2018, 06:14 AM
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Peter,

I'm using Russian K75-10's, Vitamin Q's, Audiocap Theta, Cactus Blue and Duelund Copper and tin bypass caps. IMHO, caps can be rolled/swapped like tubes. It's a personal experiment in system synergy.

I've had a non oversampling MHDT Labs Havana DAC for a long time and have tried several different caps. Audio cap Theta's with a Arizona Cactus Blue are a home run in my rig.

Google capacitor shootout Jon L there is a lot of good info there.

Les

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Old 10-17-2018, 05:58 AM
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The 6f6 (especially the metal) have a full rich sound to them. A tonal quality that I have not found for a while in my rolling experience.
Tried a pair of the metal 6F6 in my Inspire, they are everything like described by BearCityUSA. Better than the pair of 6F6G that I was giving a spin.
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Old 10-17-2018, 08:38 AM
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If you haven't seen it already, The National Valve Museum cut open a metal 6J5 to see whats what.
Ever wonder about those American Metal Valves, is the title of the article.
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Old 10-17-2018, 09:39 AM
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Tried a pair of the metal 6F6 in my Inspire, they are everything like described by BearCityUSA. Better than the pair of 6F6G that I was giving a spin.
I got a pair of RCA metal 6F6's too and a pair of GE 6L6G's
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Old 10-17-2018, 10:37 AM
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Anyone here Inspired to mess with DACs at all?

if so, any input would be appreciated here. Thx.
https://www.audioaficionado.org/showthread.php?t=44092
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Old 10-20-2018, 09:28 PM
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Just got my 6F6GT's today...
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Have to burn them in for a couple of days, but already they sound really nice.
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The general consensus is that the metal 6F6's will sound better, but for the price, if these GT's are close I'm happy!
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Old 10-20-2018, 10:21 PM
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I ordered three pairs. One pr RCA metal, one pr Tung-Sol USA smoke glass 6F6GT, one pr Russian 6F6S "Cobra" clear glass. Less than $100 for all three pairs including shipping, so a good option for playing around.

I'll be setting up my LP-2/KT150 again this weekend. My wife will be away, so I'll have a good chance to get reacquainted after the near breakup! This time, I will set them up more permanently in tandem with the FW J2. I will only need to move the speaker cables back and forth between the amps.
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Old 10-20-2018, 11:33 PM
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Good idea !! I should have kept my inspire amp
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