ahendler
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| for best lp sound, Kondo or Shindo? The sound of the Shindo preamps is closer to live music than anything I have ever heard. I have the entry level Shindo Augeres with a mm phonostage so you would need a stepup transformer for your cartridge but this preamp is stunning | |
| Tube favorites for Modwright LS100? Try the new production Tung-Sol 6SN7-GTB at about $20 a tubeThey are really excellent. I am using them in ASL Hurricanes | |
| Maggies with Tubes? I am currently driving my 1.6qr's with ASL Hurricanes. 100 watts in triode. I have also used a VTL ST-80 with 40 watts triode. Both sound outstanding with plenty of power. Those who say you can't drive Maggies with tubes simply do not know what th... | |
| Personal amp evolution This may seem like a lot but is over 55 yearsDynaco ST-70Moscode 300Audio Research D115Cary 805Cary 2A3MiniwattKorneff 45Transcendent Sound single ended OTLOddesey KhartegoVTL ST-80Antique Sound Lab Hurricanes | |
| New Magnepan 1.7 Owner I run 1.6's with 85 watt tube amp and can also easily drive my maggies to earth shattering volumes with 40 watt triode mode with my VTL ST-85 You need amps with large energy storage power supplies which tube amps generraly haveAlan | |
| Is anyone using the Decware gizmo to tame Lowthers Yes,I have used them for years. They do reduce the 2khz peak and also increase bass performance. I use them with PM2A's. Do not know if still availableAlan | |
| How much does your system retail for? $10,000Ten years ago it was $100,000. The current system sounds much better in everyway than the high price one | |
| Words From the Wise 1)Put together a system that ultimately you cannot wait to sit down and listen to. If it gives you pleasure it does not matter what anyone else says2)Buy the best sounding speakers you can find3)Then buy Power amp, then Preamp, then source4)There ... |