charles1dad

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Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Hi Gwalt,Have you used any premium fuses in your Border Patrol amplifiers? Charles , 
Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes
I've  installed  my replacement Elrogs in my amplifier today .  Needless to say that they sound divine. I hope the cathode resistor swap is the answer for tube longevity in the Frankenstein MK II. Time will tell. Charles,  
Recommended: live jazz NYC venue, 'Bar Next Door'
Scott,Live acoustic jazz in an intimate environment is a terrific template  for natural sound.  I've been frequenting these types of venues for 25 years in the Detroit metropolitan area. Jazz is alive and well and  I'm very grateful for this music... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
 Knghifi, I don't blame you for taking the plunge.  Knowing  how good the Red fuses are,  why resist the very probable further improvement with the Black fuses?  If my sound becomes any more realistic, the next time I play Carmen McRae I'm going t... 
Aesthetix Romulus Signature Upgrade Worth the $3,000 ?
Off topic for a moment, The Seattle  Seahawks are making a game of this. I have to admire their heart. Gap is down to 10 points.  
Aesthetix Romulus Signature Upgrade Worth the $3,000 ?
Tomic601,There are two Yamamoto DACs,  mine and Grannyring's  are  solid state(YDA-01a) and there's also a tube version(YDA-01b). Both were reviewed and compared in a 6 Moons comprehensive writeup.  
Aesthetix Romulus Signature Upgrade Worth the $3,000 ?
I'll also state that the Romulus Eclipse  and Yamamoto placed in well configured systems are very competitive  with high quality turntables in regard to  musical involvement and organic character. Some analog setups are in fact  analytical in pres... 
Aesthetix Romulus Signature Upgrade Worth the $3,000 ?
Tomic601,I'm very familiar with the Romulus Signature and the Eclipse version with the Stealth capacitors. The Eclipse is a clear sonic upgrade. The Yamamoto can't compete with the Romulus in terms of  flexibility and format options,  as it's stri... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Too far I meant, not "to far". Site wouldn't allow me to edit mistake.Charles,  
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Hi Rob,Thanks for such  kind comments.  I love discussing the wonderful jazz musicians nearly as much as I do listening to them. I just realized that I was  going to far off topic here. I have no doubt that Oregonpapa can offer equal  if not more ... 
Aesthetix Romulus Signature Upgrade Worth the $3,000 ?
One observation I've had with High End is there isn't a linear relationship with cost and performance. Some expensive products sounds  sublime and some are decidedly  underwhelming. The first step is to know your  goal and what type of sound you r... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Bud Powell? Oh yes! I could discuss these guys for hours with you. Don't get me started on jazz trumpeters☺☺. Ok, enough  topic diversion, I'll shut up. Charles,  
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Oregonpapa, I share your economic perspective, I'll happily spend my money on products that deliver what I seek if their value is what I would deem reasonable. The beauty of choice in a competitive and  free market. When I first got into jazz Osca... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Oregonpapa ,We seem to have very similar taste in music. Given the size of your music collection you may already own it but I will suggest it anyway. The Thelonious Monk recording I'd mentioned yesterday  is "Live At The Jazz Workshop". I think yo... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Geared4me,The Cable Company is taking orders now for their initial shipment of  this new product. Expected delivery is 10 to 14 days. Keith, You're correct, so far  the SR fuses at each level have lived up to the hype and continue to improve. Oreg...