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Yaqin CD3 Tube Buffer

Yaqin CD3 Tube Buffer

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Designed to be installed between an audio source and a receiver, the Yaqin CD3 stereo tube buffer brings extra warmth into your speakers’ sound. It can be connected in various configurations with audio sources that range from your solid-state CD or DVD player to your MP3 player, iPod, electric guitar, and computer audio output Read More

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JWolters
18
Oct 24, 2018
I have one of these and cannot detect any change at all. It's between my preamp and amp. I have 4 different sets of tubes and swapping them still makes zero audible change. On a whim I bought the cheapo FX Audio buffer/pre and I can actually hear the difference. Any thiughts on why? Is the FX audible bc of the volume knob? Are 6sn7 tubes not as good as 5654 tubes? I am struggling to understand any logical reason for this.
Zach.Veenstra
4
Jul 15, 2017
Could this take the place of a pre-amp in my turntable setup?
Kasop
0
Jul 15, 2017
Zach.VeenstraNo. It's not a preamp, just a tube section.
Spacemuffins
75
Jul 14, 2017
Is this true bypass?
Gtforce17
0
May 1, 2017
Hi, I'm wondering if this can be shipped to Calgary, AB Canada? If so, how much will the shipping cost me. Thank you very much.
pshanks01
63
Apr 30, 2017
a·nath·e·ma /əˈnaTHəmə/ noun 1. something or someone that one vehemently dislikes. "After spending gobs of money on her rig, the idea of spending even more to intentionally decrease transparency in the audio signal path was anathema to her." :-) (I couldn't resist)
andyo
55
Apr 25, 2017
What's the point of the note at the end about the choice between the 115V and 220V models at checkout if the device has a voltage switch on the back panel (according to the picture)?
clarkkent
103
Apr 25, 2017
andyoProbably comes with cables with different wall plugs...
andyo
55
Apr 25, 2017
clarkkentYou're right. It may also come installed with a proper fuse.
Elzizo
520
Apr 24, 2017
Has anyone tired this in a bi-amped setup? I have a pair of power hungry Tannoy, and it needs some pretty hefty amplification to sound good, powered by an Integra multi channel amp. The system sounds for the most part great, but still sounds a bit robotic at times. Curious on people's thoughts.
Cheers! The Zizo
SACDLOVER
2
Jul 14, 2017
ElzizoI have bi-amped Tannoys. I installed the buffer between the source (cd player) and the preamp in. Works fine. BTW, try to find matched Westinghouse or Sylvania 6SN7s.
Elzizo
520
Jul 15, 2017
SACDLOVERThank you for the suggestion
NateTetz
0
Apr 24, 2017
How would this compare to tube amplification? I would prefer people's opinions who have actually tried this product, or a similar buffer. I understand that it distorts signal and is added circuitry etc., but so are guitar pedals, and while many aren't great, some are able to produce great tone benefits.
AlanKong
21
Apr 24, 2017
NateTetzSee my earlier head-fi comment and thread. The effects are subtle but noticeable if your familiar with your gear, don't expect guitar pedal level effects.
Elsid
697
Apr 24, 2017
Path- solid state>tube buffer>speaker.lol !
MiraCole
94
May 1, 2017
Elsid*Source>tube buffer>amplifier>speaker
AlanKong
21
Apr 24, 2017
I contributed to a thread on head-fi years back is anyone is interest in details about this unit changing tubes and modifying it. http://www.head-fi.org/t/469109/yaqin-cd-tube-buffer/30 I still own it.
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