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Gamut L5 - best solid state and best tube amp comb
Hi Simon,I'm considering the Aesthetix,as I saw one offered. I have seen a couple of reviews that said the amp was a little laid back in the mid range and slightly rolled off on the high end. What is your opinion on the sound? Also curious what am... 
Gamut L5 - best solid state and best tube amp comb
Hi Mike,Are you currently using the Di150 on L5s? I'm not wedded to the Einstein pre, but it is really great with NOS tubes. Can you tell me more about the sound and sound stage of the Di150 (how is the timbre, and did it run out of gas? did it pr... 
Gamut L5 - best solid state and best tube amp comb
Hi Simon,Great advice, I'll look into the Atlas. Did you ever consider running subs?Thanks,Will 
Gamut L5 - best solid state and best tube amp comb
Stan,Thanks for the tip on the CJ 350. Was the sound stage comparable to a tube amp? Also, it looks like you run subs behind the L5s, is that true? I was thinking about that but was wondering how easy integration was... can you describe your exper... 
Review: Audiomod Modified: EMM Labs Phillips SACD 1000 Transport
I was told by a meitner dealer that the Philips 1000 had a high failure rate in the field. Is this BS?Thanks,Will