Yaqin Tube Buffer With 6J1 Tubes (Valves)
Just received my Yaqin tube buffer. My opinion is divided so far. The small buffer introduces a good amount of noise at higher volumes on my system. On their own, the Lepai amplifiers I use at this moment did not show any noise even at maximum volume. Since I installed the buffer between the pre-amp and amp, the noise level is remarkable. I have to limit the Lepai to half-power in order to get the noise level to an acceptable level. This being said and before I find a fix for the noise issue (if there is a fix), the Yaqin buffer is very interesting. I does add an exotic element to a system an provides very smooth sound and separation. The source material seems to matter a lot as to the effect of the buffer. If I keep the Lepai TA2020A+ amplifier at lower levels and only use the pre-amps volume, the sound is excellent and very detailled as is channel and instrument separation. Above - The finish and overall look is good but could be improved... The blue LED li