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Soundstage and explosive dynamics?
Hi , this is great stuff . Question to the Horn Guys , you’re way above my skill level , so please share . Do the high quality horn systems move the air with the authority of underhung voice coils and massive power ? My experience is limited , but... 
Soundstage and explosive dynamics?
Wow thanks for the info . Glad I didn’t mention ZZ Top or Green Day “ American Idiot Tour “.  As far as “ Crime of the Century” , if you want to see a system stumble , play it LOUD ! BTW , I saw” Dark Side Of The Moon “ at the Cow Palace in SF , m... 
Soundstage and explosive dynamics?
Hi, I’m looking forward to your findings. Wish #4 , certainly throws a huge curve ball ! Anyway , I heard a friends system, Westlake BBSM-15’s bi amped with a pair of Bryston 4BSST’s . He picked up an almost dead pair from a studio that had shut d... 
Low output gain amplifier for ZU 101db Efficient speakers
Hi , now I’m here . Thanks for the info on Cryo Tubes, I’ll be shopping there soon . I have the Rogue RP-1, Schiit Bifrost Uber Analog DAC, Musical Fidelity’s transport and a Dennis Had Inspire with a 9 pin driver tube . I also have Zu Omens . So ... 
Questions from a Tube Preamp newbie
Thumbs up to both Brent Jesse and Andy at Vintage Tubes . These places have quality product and a wealth of knowledge . Also of interest is Brent Jesse’s site that explains the sounds of various NOS Tubes . I find the descriptions to be spot on . ... 
I'll Take "Songs About People" for $200
Mary Long , by Deep Purple, refers to Mary Whitehouse and Lord Longford . Deep Purple was criticized by them for being below current moral standards . The band responded by rebuking them in a song . Much like Mr. Young being told “ Southern man do... 
Questions from a Tube Preamp newbie
Hi , I have a Rogue RP-1, not as nice  , but some similarities. I replaced the JJ’s after about 10 hours . I use medical grade NOS Telefunkens . I have 3 sets. I started with NOS RCA 12AU7WA tripple mica’s. Nice sound . I have NOS Mullards ECC 82’... 
Is using streaming services worthy of an audiophile?
I enjoy Tidal . I took an old laptop and bought a Cardas Clear cable to connect to my DAC . I pay $20 per month via Pay Pal . I think it sounds great . So for $20 per month , I have nothing to lose . I have discovered many new artists . For exampl... 
what speakers to buy
Dragonbutx, Well played ! FYI , Morrow Audio carries Legecy . I have some of their interconnects and love them . If you decide to audition new cables , call Mike and have a discussion. When I purchased mine , I was given 1/2 off and received 13 da... 
what speakers to buy
Hey Dragonbutzz , additional thoughts. I had Zu cables . I went to Anti-Cables and now have Morrow . Like them both over Zu. Also had the lower priced Zu power cords. Then ran Pangea and now Silnotes . At $100 per cord , the Silnotes are hard to b... 
what speakers to buy
Hi , interesting question . My buddy has a Roque Hera preamp and the same Monoblocs . He was running the Acoustic Zen Adagios . He has Bryston DAC and Transport . He runs the Acoustic Zen Hologram cables . He has more in cables than I do in my who... 
Disappointed w/ Klipsch Heresy III. Now what?
Hi , good question with some great advise . I have a pair of Heresy II's. I tried different combos too . I switched from SS to an Antique Sound Labs 30 wpc integrated tube amp . I rolled tubes , settling on Winged C EL 34's and Tungsram driver tub... 
Don Sach's pre amp
Good topic . I have the Rogue RP1. I swapped the stock JJ's for Telefunken Tektronix, huge improvement . Also went to a Silnote power cord . I'm playing FLAC files through a Schiit DAC with Morrow MA5 interconnects . I wish I could find someone in... 
Inherited 21 piece of vintage McIntosh and need help building a system
The absolute best place  for the Mac 60's is my living room . Sorry for your loss . An audiophile friend of mine runs two systems , and each of his children have a system to learn from . Vintage tuners are always in need of an alingement amongst o... 
A vote for the little guy suppliers
  1) Dennis Had , A true gentleman.       2) Mike Morrow , an absolute pleasure to deal with.  Some of the small places that grew . Rogue Audio , Zu Loudspeakers and Schiit . They still treat you with that personal touch .          Doing Mid Fi on...