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Post by Guest on Oct 24, 2015 8:26:15 GMT
Do we think it's pronounced 'Dook', or 'Dowk'?
I somehow think the Chinese will pronounce it 'Dowk'!
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Post by Guest on Nov 14, 2015 14:20:48 GMT
Incredible, I wait over 10 weeks for the amplifier and then 2 arrive in two days.
Still auditioning the Boyuu, but getting around to the Yaqin very soon and will report how it goes.
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Post by Guest on Nov 18, 2015 14:41:31 GMT
The Yaqin valve amplifier is now in this system:- rega RP6 Ortofon 2M blue Douk phono amplifier Yaqim MC-84L Monitor Audio Silver 8 vanDamme speaker cable home made interconnects SO how does it sound? How do I describe a sound with words? This is what I imagine. Can you remember the ice cream that came wrapped in greaseproof paper shaped like a block, that fitted in a rectangular cornet? The Yaqim is the ice cream, and comparatively solid state is Mr Softy.     |
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Post by ChrisB on Nov 18, 2015 14:56:29 GMT
Interesting analogy. Not sure I understand how it sounds though.
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Post by Guest on Nov 18, 2015 14:57:35 GMT
I am also indebted to this site for revitalising my interest in Audio gear and for putting solid state behind me, valves is the best upgrade I have made in forty years, thank you AS. ( I know that sounds grammatically wrong, but the upgrade is singular)
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Post by Guest on Nov 18, 2015 14:57:46 GMT
Interesting analogy. Not sure I understand how it sounds though. More solid, but just as creamy. |
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Post by Guest on Nov 18, 2015 14:58:50 GMT
The biggest single improvement was the soundstage which is now incredibly tactile.
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Post by Guest on Nov 18, 2015 14:59:38 GMT
I think the speakers just love valves.
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Post by MartinT on Nov 18, 2015 20:53:58 GMT
More solid, but just as creamy. I thought you meant sweet and thick  |
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Post by ChrisB on Nov 18, 2015 21:10:02 GMT
Either way, those valves are going to melt your 99
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2015 4:12:49 GMT
Great to hear you've made a step forward with this. Valve amps can be magical in many respects.
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Post by Chris on Nov 19, 2015 6:52:26 GMT
Yip,I'm with singularity here! Glad to hear you are happy with your purchase!
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Post by Guest on Nov 19, 2015 11:29:48 GMT
More solid, but just as creamy. I thought you meant sweet and thick Sweet and dense, yes. |
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Post by Guest on Nov 19, 2015 11:30:32 GMT
Great to hear you've made a step forward with this. Valve amps can be magical in many respects. I think this is a first step and hope to improve upon it in the future. |
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Post by Guest on Apr 15, 2016 16:31:46 GMT
Everything is ageing well and I am happy with the set up.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2016 18:01:39 GMT
Good to hear. So often you only hear early impressions and these can change so quickly. Some nice looking bits in your system too.
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Post by Chris on Apr 15, 2016 19:10:17 GMT
Do the padlocks help improve the sound?  Sorry,couldn't help myself! The russian 6P14P is the EL84 equivalent and about £30 for 4 so good value. How far from your speakers is your amp as I've speaker cable here that works very well with my valves that you would be welcome to try. Lots of guys are liking it. |
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Post by Sovereign on Apr 17, 2016 11:02:02 GMT
I also wondered about the padlocks, glad to hear it's going in the right direction
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Post by Guest on Apr 19, 2016 15:54:09 GMT
The padlocks are for security, the word is not a joke you know!
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Post by Guest on Apr 19, 2016 15:55:07 GMT
Do the padlocks help improve the sound? Sorry,couldn't help myself! The russian 6P14P is the EL84 equivalent and about £30 for 4 so good value. How far from your speakers is your amp as I've speaker cable here that works very well with my valves that you would be welcome to try. Lots of guys are liking it. Very decent of you to offer but I already have the excellent Van Damme speaker cable. |
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