ZENCDUSER
|
Chris and Lon, I've never tried a 12AT7, but have been through a number of 12AU7's (Mullard CV4003, RCA Clear Top, Siemens) over the 16 or so months I've had the ZCD. Lon, did you order a RCA? I've read there's a marked difference between RCA and GE/Sylvania. I've watched your valiant struggle with the ZCD in the context of your system and preferences, and admire your tenacity. I would have long sold mine had it not meshed with me! But your postings highlight an invaluable point I wish I'd learned many years ago: amps, sources, cables, tubes, speakers, tweaks, design strategies, reviewer opinions, etc...nothing matters till one like it in ones own system, room and music collection! Steve makes a point about everything starts with the source. But in my experience amps, preamps, integrated amps, and speakers (before you even begin to factor in tube combinations and cables) make an equal impact...before you EVEN begin to factor in room dynamics and sound preferences! Not to mention those pesty things sound engineers sometimes do with recordings. Thanks for your honesty and consistency with your postings!
|