Altec 406Z + 406-8Y + Madera + Horns

💙HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!💙

To commemorate this special day, here's a recording of Salut d'Amour by Sir Edward Elgar performed by yours truly on the violin, assisted on the piano by my friend and colleague Albert Tiu from our CD Sentimyento for Bookmark Audio recorded in 2000.

PLAYBACK EQUIPMENT:

CD Transport: SMSL PL100 CDp
DAC: DIY nosTDA1541tube DAC + UTC A20 line transformers
Line preamp: DIY 12B4A + Sony/TamRadio transformers
Line Attenuator: Intact Audio Nickel AVC
Amp: DIY 6F5 direct coupled SE2A3 amp
Speakers: Altec 406Zs in Coronado cabinets + Altec 3000H super tweeters
Video by iPhone 12 mini

2A3 Firecracker

GOLDEN VOICE 2A3C

Given the unusual times we now live in and the Chinese New Year celebrated just a couple of days ago, I think this is a fitting upload because according to legend, firecrackers are used to chase away evil spirits!😉

About a year ago, I ordered a matched pair of Golden Voice 2A3Cs from AliExpress priced a little below $100, shipped. Within two weeks of receipt, one tube started arcing. I sent the above TV7 test video to the seller.