Axpona 2016


Went to Axpona today and of all the rooms the VAC room using Von Schweikert speakers had a special sound.
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Charles1:

A nice report. Did you have the urge to hand a Synergistic Research Black fuse to some of these fabulous amp designers!

I would love to hear the High Water Sound room equipped with Black fuses.

David Pritchard


Hello David,
As I've said before,  the better the component, the greater the impact of the Black fuses. The systems I listed that really caught my ear would be terrific choices for these fuses. I'm definitely a SET amplifier guy but that Jadis push pull  amplifier was making music in that room , I could live happily with it. 
Charles, 
Goldeneraguy, "Trelja ,What is your first choice for an amplifier with your Horning speaker"

The list of amplifiers I’ve used with the Hornings in my system is pretty long. Off the top of my head - Atma Sphere M60, Atma Sphere S30, Audioromy 845, Blue Circle BC2, Cary Rocket 88, Consonance Cyber 211, Consonance Cyber 300B PSE, Consonance Cyber 800, Consonance Cyber 845, Consonance Cyber 10 Signature, Consonance Cyber 100S 300B, Consonance Cyber 100 EL34, Consonance Reference 150, Deja Vu 2A3 push pull, Dynaco ST70, Dynaco ST80 (Panor reimagined ST70 fixing all the supposed issues), Jas Bravo 2.1, Jadis DA30, Jadis DA60, Jadis Orchestra Reference, Manley Snapper, Manley Stingray, Pass Labs XA30.5, Quicksilver 8417 (converted to EL34), Rogue Audio M180

Top 3:
1. Deja Vu 2A3 push pull steroblock
2. Jadis DA60 EL34 integrated
3. Jas Bravo 2.1 6AS7G integrated
Trelja,
Now that is a comprehensive list! 😊 A DHT tubed amplifier was your top choice,  not surprising if it's implemented correctly. Quite a compliment that the Jadis amplifier is 2nd on your esteemed list. 
Charles,