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Originally Posted by Chris
Richard if you prefer Quad 306 then you have the choice to replace the Kel84, or may be a new set of valves, a change of cables, or possible change of caps. I bought some used power cables this week and found the fuse and plugs to be in a need of a clean, the sound improvement was easily noticed. Audio parts degrade and it's a slow process that we do not notice over time. You could easily noticed the different between the Quad 306 and Kel84 so your hearing is not so bad.
Chris.
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Thanks Chris,
Yes, it's the KEL84's components I may wish to explore. Any recommendations for cap or tube replacements would be gratefully received.. I'll clean all leads/contacts later (I think I have some 'dioxit' somewhere).
I can't recall the perceived 'boomings'' when I first used the KEL84.
Rich