david12
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| Observations on the Lavardin IT and Karan K 180 American Flag; I used the Avatars, not the OBX for 3 years. I heard the OBX when I bought the Avatars and thought them different rather than better. The reports suggest the OBX RW is a big step up, but I have'nt heard them. Much as I like Kevin wh... | |
| Lavardin IT or Jadis DA50 Signature? I have just changed my IT and use a tube amp too, Viva Solista not Jadis. I have heard Jadis on a number of occasions. The IT is everything people say of it, but only 50 watts. It is fast clean, transparent, but it lacks drive. It is on the polite... | |
| Re-issue vinyl vs. the original pressing All things being equal (which of course they never are), original, or even close to original, pressings are going to sound better than vinyl re-issues almost all of the time. I am not disputing you are wrong, just why it should be true. If and its... | |
| Which Albums do you use for reference Listening ? I find opera very challenging for Vinyl. So 2 I use are Verdi Ottelo with Placido Domingo: the opening is very busy aND dynamic, with a good loud cannon thrown in too. If cartridge is not tracking, you get congestion and loose the big changes in d... | |
| Dali Helicon 400 or Acoustic Zen Adagio? I own the Adagio and have listened to the Dali for an extended audition. I can't add much to Philbrady, the Adagios are detailed and nuetral, I don't feel they lack base, but am not a base fiend. I don't think you can go wrong with either, but the... | |
| CJ sound My 17LS was the best pre amp I ever had(now I have gone integrated). I borrowed a Premier 14 before that. I agree they are warm, but don't lack detail, wide deep soundstage. I just loved the Premier 17 and would not have changed, just going integr... | |
| Best Integrated Amp Of All Times? From a brief listen, I suspect the ASR Emitter is the best and so it should be at the price. I think I am using 2 of the best at the moment Lavardin IT Viva Solista 845SET I am about to take delivery of another top pick, a Karan K180, which is goi... | |
| Art Audio Vinyl one vs Sutherland PhD Are you being deliberately obtuse, I did'nt say the Vinyl reference was the same as the K&K, nor did you. The only point of difference is the degree of difference, I think it is small, you clearly don't. I repeat the circuits are near matches ... | |
| Acoustic Zen Adagio, How Good Are They? I have heard the druids on a number of occasions, though not against the Adagios. I liked the Zu speakers a lot and was thinking of buying them as well. They are not as neutral, certainly dynamic, but coloured in comparison. The Adagios, I find qu... | |
| Acoustic Zen Adagio, How Good Are They? I agree with Tvad, not warm and cuddly, very neutral, but not in a sterile, HiFi not music way, if you know what I mean. The simile that comes to mind to me, is a clear mountain stream. They are dynamic, neutral right across the soundstage, no col... | |
| Tube Intergrated v separates 4k can they compare I have gone back from Pre/Power to integrated and have no regrets. You certainly get more bang for your buck. There are so many brands to consider, some of the big names like Conrad Johnson, do'nt currently do Tube integrated. Some suggestions ARC... | |
| Art Audio Vinyl one vs Sutherland PhD Audoifiel I never said the 2 units were the same, but the circuit design is basically common to both, though the tube compliment is not. For price, you have to compare the K&K with the vinyl 1, which I have, though not side by side. In my view... | |
| What Cleaning Machine? Sorry to disagree, but I think the VPI will be fine. I agree the Loricraft is a pleasure to use and Terry only lives 10miles away, so I need to be careful, but I don't think it gets Lps much cleaner. Careful technique and a good cleaning solution(... | |
| Art Audio Vinyl one vs Sutherland PhD I agree about the K&k, a near match to the Vinyl reference at $1500 against $4500 for the Art Audio, built by the same designer. It is quiet, detailed, excellent RFI rejection(a perpetual problem for me) and cheaper than both the units you men... | |
| pathos endorphine?? I have seen and heard it, funny I thought it was smaller than I expected. I don't have much experience with high end players, but I found it analogue like for all the right reasons, detailed, but smooth, wide deep soundstage, dynamic. As good as I... |