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| Source or Amp in audio link? Tpsonic is correct, but that doesn't lead me to conclude that one should spend more on digital than an amp. IMHO, you'll get a more satisfying system short term, and better value for your money long term, by putting more $ into the amp. Digital de... | |
| I'm thinking of getting into tubes, what do you I had a SP9-III, later a BAT vk5i, which was much better. Now using a Joule Electra LA-150, like that best of all. I think the more recent ARC preamps outperform the 9. They change models so frequently, that I have a tough time keeping them all st... | |
| I'm thinking of getting into tubes, what do you Agree w/Tpsonic, but generally accepted wisdom is that ss power amp w/tube preamp is better way to go than the opposite. However, many all tube combos will sound best. The key is the amp/speaker combination. No advice on amps is useful, unless it ... | |
| Maggie 1.6 - Best Amp? Thinking about tubes. Solid state for tube lovers? Perhaps a Pass Labs single ended amp or a Sunfire amp(those have two sets of outputs; one of them has a tubey flavor to it), these are worth checking out, if you don't want to a pair of room heaters. Sounds like the co... | |
| Is a 14' x 21' room too big for Totem Hawks? Call Community Audio in Philadelphia and ask John. They are both a Totem & NAD dealer. He is a very honest guy who is a music lover. I heard hawks there driven by Jolida tube integrated, and it was a nice combo in a similar sized room. He had ... | |
| "Trickle up" theory Johnantais,See the thread "Preamp Deal of the Century" for lots of commentary, both pro & con, on Supratek. Spencer | |
| Phono pre-amp problems If there's a left & right tube in question, flip-flop them and see if the clicking & noise moves to the other side. If so, it's the tube, if not, more serious problem. If the tube complement doesn't allow this, you'll need to try an entire... | |
| mapleshade Can't say much for his taste in musicians, but he sure knows how to produce an excellent sounding CD(I know-oxymoron!). Some of the best I've heard, right up there with Chesky & Reference Recordings. | |
| Subs that keep pace w/ribbons & electrostatics? Gradient makes subs that are supposed to work well with Quads. One very well known & respected Vandersteen dealer told me that he thinks the Vandersteen sub is an even better match. Haven't heard it, though. | |
| Maggie 1.6 - Best Amp? Thinking about tubes. You're going to need something pretty beefy, they're not an easy load. Saw a pair of VTL 225s advertised here yesterday, that would be a sweet match. BAT or Audio Research monoblocks would also be great. It all depends on your budget. Many solid s... | |
| What detergent to clean Zerodust. Are these two basically the same thing? Thanks,Spencer | |
| Best overall Speakers for $2,500.00 or less, New? Hoenstly,I don't think it exists. You could spend double that and have a short list of candidates. Used will get you a lot closer to your goal.If you talk to the folks who make 'em most will readily admit that to engineer to that price point, they... | |
| what are the distances for setting up monitors? Sorry, see my prior post lost something in tranaslation:Go to cardas.com & rives.com Their websites have primers on room acoustics & speaker setup that will help you. Spencer | |
| what are the distances for setting up monitors? Primers there will get you up to speed. Spencer | |
| Lyle Lovett, John Hiatt, Joe Ely, Guy Clark http://www.worldcafe.org/artist_detail.php?artist=209from the World Cafe a great radio show produced out of WXPN philadelphia, and syndicated all over. bothe the xpn.org and worldcafe.org websites are rich with ideas for this type and other rock/b... |