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H a n $ · « **Reply #30 on:** Nov 20, 2003 at 10:51 AM »

superman,

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sebman · « **Reply #31 on:** Nov 20, 2003 at 10:57 AM »

congrats dyan sa pre-amp sir superman... tamang tama yan sa saturday listening session...

james16 · « **Reply #32 on:** Nov 20, 2003 at 11:11 AM »

Quote from: Superman on Nov 20, 2003 at 10:14 AM

that's great, sir V_D!...even the offer , wala ka na mahahanap sa iba...will definintely get one this weekend... sana nga avaialble saturday afternoon para i can enjoy it kaagad (although no rush naman)...will just get in touch with you...thanks again, sir!

congrats in advanced!!!!

Superman · « **Reply #33 on:** Nov 20, 2003 at 12:50 PM »

Quote from: james16 on Nov 20, 2003 at 11:11 AM

congrats in advanced!!!!

wag muna, baka maunsiyami...sana umabot...thanks guys!...in the event na di umabot, i've asked a fellow member to bring his preamp...thanks again!

vintage_dog · « **Reply #34 on:** Nov 20, 2003 at 01:17 PM »

Quote from: Superman on Nov 20, 2003 at 12:50 PM

wag muna, baka maunsiyami...sana umabot...thanks guys!...in the event na di umabot, i've asked a fellow member to bring his preamp...thanks again!

if you are having a listening session, suggest you use a preamp that has had several hours of break-in...the preamp can be left on non-stop with a signal passing through it but with the amp off...

Superman · « **Reply #35 on:** Nov 20, 2003 at 01:57 PM »

Quote from: vintage_dog on Nov 20, 2003 at 01:17 PM

if you are having a listening session, suggest you use a preamp that has had several hours of break-in...the preamp can be left on non-stop with a signal passing through it but with the amp off...

ok sir V_D...noted your suggestion...i'll call you again tomorrow to finalize everything...thanks again!

btw sir...since you're suggesting that the pre-amp can be turned on while the amp is off, how about the source??? does it have to be turned on also??? thanks!

james16 · « **Reply #36 on:** Nov 20, 2003 at 02:15 PM »

Quote from: vintage_dog on Nov 20, 2003 at 01:17 PM

if you are having a listening session, suggest you use a preamp that has had several hours of break-in...the preamp can be left on non-stop with a signal passing through it but with the amp off...

sent you pm sir.

edboy7 · « **Reply #37 on:** Nov 20, 2003 at 02:27 PM »

Quote from: Philander on Nov 20, 2003 at 10:03 AM

Mukhang di yata pwede sa receeiver ko (Marantz 4300)

ako na marantz sr4300----pwede ka yan yung sa 6.1 in?

.....pero sa left and right channels ko lang ipapasok

.....sir vintage?

vintage_dog · « **Reply #38 on:** Nov 20, 2003 at 02:42 PM »

Quote from: Superman on Nov 20, 2003 at 01:57 PM

btw sir...since you're suggesting that the pre-amp can be turned on while the amp is off, how about the source??? does it have to be turned on also??? thanks!

the source provides the signal, so if off, no signal will pass through to break-in the preamp...

best is to use rock or any dynamic cd running in repeat mode. make sure that the system produces the music first, then turn off the amp (only)...idea is you can keep the system running without disturbing your household overnight

s2kov · « **Reply #39 on:** Nov 20, 2003 at 03:08 PM »

Hhmmm.....

::)mukhang ok ito ah!!!ano vargas bili ka na!!!

Quote from: edboy7 on Nov 20, 2003 at 02:27 PM

ako na marantz sr4300----pwede ka yan yung sa 6.1 in? .....pero sa left and right channels ko lang ipapasok .....sir vintage?

arnoldc · « **Reply #40 on:** Nov 20, 2003 at 03:15 PM »

check you solid state amps for direct input (or power amp input) some receivers have these feature.

Superman · « **Reply #41 on:** Nov 20, 2003 at 04:03 PM »

Quote from: vintage_dog on Nov 20, 2003 at 02:42 PM

the source provides the signal, so if off, no signal will pass through to break-in the preamp...

best is to use rock or any dynamic cd running in repeat mode. make sure that the system produces the music first, then turn off the amp (only)...idea is you can keep the system running without disturbing your household overnight

ok...got it sir...thanks so much (again!)!

s2kov · « **Reply #42 on:** Nov 20, 2003 at 04:51 PM »

Hhmmm....

::)I think i have to remove the jumper on my receiver (HK5500) frequently when i got it to feel the real score of this preamp....

Sir ArnoldC,

Can you give me some guidelines on how to build diy interconnect (yung mura lng

)? Thanks....

Quote from: arnoldc on Nov 20, 2003 at 03:15 PM

check you solid state amps for direct input (or power amp input) some receivers have these feature.

vintage_dog · « **Reply #43 on:** Nov 20, 2003 at 08:01 PM »

to all those with receivers,

sorry, unless your receiver has the 'amp in' or 'power in' inputs, you can't use the preamp. one easy way to find out is check at the back of your receiver if there is a pair of jumper wires that goes from one rca jack to another.

if yes, just remove the jumber wires and connect the preamp out into the rca jacks...

vintage_dog · « **Reply #44 on:** Nov 20, 2003 at 08:13 PM »

Quote from: levi on Nov 18, 2003 at 11:57 PM

hi levi, what's that wooden vintage gear on top of your rack...looks real cool...where did you get it?

levi · « **Reply #45 on:** Nov 20, 2003 at 08:20 PM »

From the province. My dad bought it for P400.

arnoldc · « **Reply #46 on:** Nov 20, 2003 at 09:31 PM »

s2kov, check out wiredstate.com i have posted several already.

s2kov · « **Reply #47 on:** Nov 20, 2003 at 09:41 PM »

Sir V_D'

Hehehe....

;DYou said it, we play it....

Sir ArnoldC,

Thanks, i'll just check it on WS....

Quote from: vintage_dog on Nov 20, 2003 at 08:01 PM

to all those with receivers,

sorry, unless your receiver has the 'amp in' or 'power in' inputs, you can't use the preamp. one easy way to find out is check at the back of your receiver if there is a pair of jumper wires that goes from one rca jack to another.

if yes, just remove the jumber wires and connect the preamp out into the rca jacks...

john5479 · « **Reply #48 on:** Nov 20, 2003 at 09:47 PM »

i'll be getting the ws preamp tom. i'll test it with a nad amp first while waiting for my tube amp

Superman · « **Reply #49 on:** Nov 20, 2003 at 10:35 PM »

Quote from: john5479 on Nov 20, 2003 at 09:47 PM

i'll be getting the ws preamp tom. i'll test it with a nad amp first while waiting for my tube amp

Adriane,

Welcome to the WS Tube PreAmp Club! CONGRATULATIONS!

Narayan · « **Reply #50 on:** Nov 20, 2003 at 11:21 PM »

Quote from: levi on Nov 19, 2003 at 10:18 PM

Lets have a listening session. Curious ako with SS amps with our preamp. I can bring mine also.

Levi, sent you a PM.

vintage_dog · « **Reply #51 on:** Nov 21, 2003 at 12:27 AM »

Quote from: john5479 on Nov 20, 2003 at 09:47 PM

i'll be getting the ws preamp tom. i'll test it with a nad amp first while waiting for my tube amp

congrats! i'm sure you will enjoy the tube sound using the preamp. it mates well with solid state amps like the NAD! enjoy!

vintage_dog · « **Reply #52 on:** Nov 21, 2003 at 12:46 AM »

if you guys are having a listening session using this preamp, please use the one which has been used or burned-in at least 20 hours...they get better in time and will sound best with at least 100 hours...

one other bonus using this preamp is that you can try out dozens of different tubes (of different makes/brands) and get a slightly different sonic character...that is what is meant by "tube rolling"...experimenting with different tubes and enjoying the sound...just like trying out different wines, each one giving a different flavor and experience!

enjoy!

Superman · « **Reply #53 on:** Nov 21, 2003 at 01:36 AM »

Quote from: vintage_dog on Nov 21, 2003 at 12:46 AM

if you guys are having a listening session using this preamp, please use the one which has been used or burned-in at least 20 hours...they get better in time and will sound best with at least 100 hours...

one other bonus using this preamp is that you can try out dozens of different tubes (of different makes/brands) and get a slightly different sonic character...that is what is meant by "tube rolling"...experimenting with different tubes and enjoying the sound...just like trying out different wines, each one giving a different flavor and experience!

enjoy!

noted, sir V_D!...if ever i get it tomorrow, i'll make sure to plug it in from morning til the following day (as per your instructions on turning on everything, then turning off the "amp" only)...i'm quite excited with this new "toy"...thanks to you and the other wiredstate gurus!

M_Shoe_Maker · « **Reply #54 on:** Nov 21, 2003 at 05:13 PM »

Nice Turntable of you have there Levi.

Akin na lang.

H a n $ · « **Reply #55 on:** Nov 21, 2003 at 05:17 PM »

Sir Francis,

Will the WS preamp match with my HK receiver??

vintage_dog · « **Reply #56 on:** Nov 21, 2003 at 06:04 PM »

Quote from: Hans Adriane on Nov 21, 2003 at 05:17 PM

Sir Francis,

Will the WS preamp match with my HK receiver??

yes it will so long as you can connect the preamp directly to the amp section of the receiver. have you checked if your receiver has an "amp in" or a jumper wire at the rear to accept external preamps?

john5479 · « **Reply #57 on:** Nov 21, 2003 at 09:35 PM »

For guys curious if the WS preamp can work with a receiver with an amp in, yes it does! Just got mine today and tested the preamp by connecting it to the main in of my nadt752. I can go louder with the preamp hooked in as at 12 o' clock position it goes real loud...and cleaner, seems like the amp is hindered if you use the receivers volume control. and the preamp is just barely broken in

arapaap · « **Reply #58 on:** Nov 21, 2003 at 10:41 PM »

so guys, how did the preamp match with your receivers? how did the musical presentation go?

vintage_dog · « **Reply #59 on:** Nov 21, 2003 at 10:50 PM »

Quote from: arapaap on Nov 21, 2003 at 10:41 PM

so guys, how did the preamp match with your receivers? how did the musical presentation go?

there are several guys with receivers using thsi preamp now..here are comments posted at wiredstate:

from"toobsnewbie"

Cheers!

Source: teac c1-d cd player
interconnects: DIY magnet wire using monster cable rca plugs
preamp: Wiredstate preamp
Amp: NAD T752 Amp section
Speakers: Custom made speakers, transmission line using a 1" silk dome tweeter and 8" kevlar driver.

Just got the preamp today from arnoldc, since i'm still waiting for my tube amp, I temporarily connected it to the main amplifier inputs of my nadt752. I was not really expecting much but like most it was a very pleasant surprise, not just with the preamp, but the amps of the nad, as its capabilities are fully used when i used the WS preamp

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The sound was much cleaner, voices were much clearer, instruments are more discernible (its like snow rose is just singing in front of you without a mike, with a guitar player by his side), bass was fuller, highs more crisp.for an entry level system i just might get spoiled

. To think of the price i paid for this kind of performance... its a real bargain, if ever i buy or try a much more expensive preamp, I can't really expect an improvement comensurate of the price, and add the fact that this unit i got is not fully broken in yet :shock: