thorman
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| Tubes Tubes Tubes... I can only tell you that i just recently went from 150 watt per channel Threshold s/s amp to 30 watt mono Thor tube amps. The little tube monos has just as much power as the a Threshold. It suprised me too! | |
| What's the best sounding replacement for 12AX7A and 12AT7? I also use 1 pair 12ax7 and 1pair 12at7. Thor (line stage) I purchased a pair of mullards 12at7s from kevin at Upscale Audio. Tubes marked 6201 mullard gold pins. Great base very nuetral also. I think they were about $60 pair. The other pair i pur... | |
| monoblocks: one dedicated line or two? Just built a new home using 4 dedicated 20 amp lines. 2 lines ( 1 each) for monos. and 2 other for components. Cost about $300. Works fine Using Thor Audio 30 watt tube monos' Hope that helps. | |
| speaker cables with a warm sound Try Monster cable M1000mk3 Great bass smooth warm highs. Cheap on the 2nd hand market. | |
| bi-amping using - y- adapters Thanks Thierry! I do have a quality solid state amp i may try along with tubes on top.I guess for the price of a y connector its worth a shot Thanks again | |
| Base for an SP10? i have heard of quite a few people area having greate success with corian (countertop material)!Pretty inexpensive too> | |
| Audioquest Diamond Sound I too tried diamond#2(rca) and didn't like it. I found it to be thin and bright in my system. I went back to Lapis3(silver) and original lapis(copper) combo.Much more natural to my ears. Good Luck! | |
| Can’t believe anyone Unfortunately in this business you can't trust many.You really have to do your homework. Everyone is out to line there pockets at your expense.If you are going to buy new demand a home demo or move on to someone who will allow it. There are stil g... | |
| Rega or Sony from a "digital dope" I had a rega planet ( first issue)awhile back. if my memory serves me,it sounded very nice(considering the cost). To me the sound was well balanced if maybe a little bass shy. (but no too much). I also had a couple of Sony machine which i thought ... | |
| Best smooth jazz albums? Fourplay is great. The earlier albums are the best but there all great albums(cd). George Duke (after hours)great cd. Enjoy! | |
| amp stands Ckeck out granite audio amps stands (granite block stands) | |
| Plinius SA-250 or Mark Levinson/Krell/Mc One of the things you should consider is to get a loaner from this dealer and try a home demo. most good dealers today,especially with expensive gear should be able to lend you a loaner for a weekend.If they refuse move on to another dealer. If it... | |
| Speaker punishing bass try Billy Cobham cd named "WARNING" in jazz section | |
| Marantz SA-1 SACD player....worth it ? Just recently read a review between the 2 mentioned and both persons agreed there was know difference except of coarse the cost. | |
| Audioquest Diamond X3 Cable spotters ? It sounds like you have lapis3 to me. I have lapis 3 and it sounds very much like what you are describing to me.You must look under a lamp very closely to see the printing. Good luck! |