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In the Thread: Initial thoughts about new/old Lamm ML2s
Post Subject: Once a whore...Posted by Paul S on: 12/31/2006
You are correct, I neither know nor expect, really, that the person from whom I bought the 6N6Ps tested them in a way that will make any difference to me, and I certainly did not buy them with any particular sense that this was the case. I am just hoping for at least some of the 10 I just bought to be useable. If a reasonable percentage of them work, I'll get more and stash them. I am not saying the 6N6Ps I'm using now need replacing, of course, because I have as yet no frame of reference, what to expect or aim for with that tube in this amp; but the amps are sounding mighty good just now. I'm really just in the process of getting to know the amps, after all. Basically, so far, so very damn good! If these benefits stick, these might even make me lazy!
As for the power grid (and/versus the "new tube benefits"), I hope the benefits stay and become a new mind-boggling norm, wherever they came from; but I am also entirely prepared to simply enjoy the performance for what, and when, it is. I have often said that I would go with strings running between soup cans if it "worked", and nothing has changed in this regard; no brand loyalty and no meaurable expectations. If I'm not exactly a whore, I'm at least very easy; just give me performance. Plus, I have had no success to date with power conditioners on amps (and basically mixed results with other components). I was recently looking at the type that isolates ground noises, like the Cinepro, etc., but I have not yet tried one of those. And right now I am running the crappiest possible power cords to the ML2s; the cord to my printer is bigger and better! I should go to the parts bin and whip some up; I think I need some braided copper sleeve...
Best regards,
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