Recent content by Tim F

Lots of valves like UX 226, RCA number 31 (type 231 I think). Many look similar to UX112. Anyone looked into these?

I wrote a review somewhere on this thread. See if you can find it! Cheers, Tim

I have a couple of output valves on the way for the GG2, these haven't been matched. Any harm in trying them? If they sound ok is that fine? Cheers, Tim

Good stuff. I’m ok when differences are really big. It’s the more subtle ones really. Your points make sense!

Typically when I’m switching Dac’s, cables, valves etc in my own system. After a short about of time I find it hard to focus.

I find the quick switching of kit pretty useless, where I quickly lose track of how something sounds and it all blurs into one. The more I switch the worse this is. So I’ve changed to long term listening then changing something out and seeing what I notice. What technique do you find most...

Thanks all. I do find that most of the people involved in cult following of cheaper kit, a) have midrange systems at best b) are measurement only matters belief c) haven’t compared it themselves with more expensive kit and therefore have no experience

Very interesting all, I sadly have a limited budget so can’t prove anything for myself. Hence looking for some level of value when I buy. My system isn’t bad, to most normal people it’d be extreme. The only way I can differentiate between reviews is where they compare products, typically at the...

So what of reference level gear of 15 or more years ago. Is the quality to price ratio dropping all the time? (Not counting digital)

Be great to get a few more opinions as there are so many experienced people on here. I may up my budget if something is worth it too.

Thanks, I don’t need too much warmth, neutral or bright would probably be best.

How would the sound of the CJ be compared to ARC?

Ayreman I’ve already sold it

So I've been randomly reading up on pre-amps and coming across claims of "xyz competes with much higher priced gear". Is any of this true? Outside of cost not object, are there some high end makes that are better for value for money or is this just hype?

Thanks all, this is really helpful. I shall get looking! If anyone is UK based and has something good around the £5k mark let me know.