tom_hankins
Responses from tom_hankins
| Where do you guys buy tubes? For new tubes I go to either thetubestrore.com or tubedepot.com I've used both for many years and every transaction has been flawless. Tubes have always arrived safe and sound. For NOS, upscaleaudio.com even though they are pricey, lots of options. | |
| Audio Art cable Power 1 Classic or Pangea AC-9 The Pangea was a complete pita to work with. A really nice budget power cord is the signal cable. | |
| Recommendations for XLR interconnect cables on a BAT system I've been using all BAT systems for years, and tried many cables. I tried Cardas and they were way to warm, even dull sounding. Right now I use Audioquest Sky and Audioquest Colorado. Both sound really good in system. Music Direct has some really ... | |
| $16K new/used speaker question? teeshot,After mucho listening, your right. I've found three lines of speakers I really like, show after show and demo after demo....to include bothering locals to listen in there homes.;) After 5 plus years with 2 models of YG's moving on will be ... | |
| $16K new/used speaker question? Sorry not to get back to everyone til now. Was in hospital. I have heard the Acoustic Zen speakers at 4/5 different shows and they always impressed me. My wife and I did around an hour or more private audition of the Devore Gibbon X (silverback re... | |
| Gallo Classico Subwoofers perfectpathtech,Can you send me or post some info on the sound coat and which spikes you used? Also what are you using for the weight on top of subs? Thanks! | |
| Gallo Classico Subwoofers So far, so good. Ended up with one between my speakers around 4' off front wall. The other is half way down left wall from my listening seat. Not sure this is where they will end up though. My only complaint is that the lowest X-over point is 50hz... | |
| What used speaker would you buy with $20,000-$35,000 and why? Either YG Acoustics Hailey, or YG Acoustics Anat III signature. | |
| Gallo Classico Subwoofers I picked up a pair of the CLS-10's. Bought Monday from underwoodhifi and got them via UPS today. They seem very well made, and pics online don't do them justice. Won't be able to get them up and running until end of next week. Had to have a pr. of... | |
| Ok, a bit early- what's on your audio wish list for 2016? Always buying music, but wishing for two 30" pr. of Audioquest Colorados or better. | |
| Did you get your copy audio porn? I lust after the centerfold. (BAT REX gear) | |
| Audio stores in N. Virginia? They had the new Devore 10 (I think) floor standing three ways set up and sounding wonderful. I think the price was around $15K for the pr. They were driven by a 300b amp but not sure which one. | |
| Audio stores in N. Virginia? Went Commandav in Falls Church yesterday. Was treated very nice and was impressed at how many good lines of gear they carry. Would have bought a used Einstein The tube MKII preamp if my better half wasn't with me. | |
| Audio stores in N. Virginia? Thanks for all the help. I look forward to visiting these dealers! | |
| Audio stores in N. Virginia? Thanks a lot! |