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| Quicksilver V4 w/ Vandersteen 5 A I am driving a pair of Sforzando JL-1's with the V4's on the satellites and a Sonogy Black Knight for the bass duties. Since the 5A has a bass amp included, the 120 Wpc from the V4's should be all you need. They will be my last amp. | |
| Tube newbie - recommendations? I have been a fan but could never afford tube amps due to my listening requirements. But when I recently changed my speakers to a pair that utilizes a woofer cabinet and separate midrange/tweeter (the Sforzando JL1, a private production model, wit... | |
| Tube newbie - recommendations? Thanks KT88. One other thing about Quicksilver, they are also the tube amps with former solid state amps folks in mind (not in sound but ease of use). Just the biasing of tubes alone by pushbutton without bending over or unscrewing any amplifier p... | |
| Vandersteen Quattro review in Stereophile IMHO, the Quattro is one of the greatest values today. The catch is that you have to care more about music than hi-fi buzzwords like resolution and whether the flute is 2ft or 2 1/2 ft from the left speaker edge. Also if you listen in nearfield or... | |
| Tube newbie - recommendations? I agree Triangle, the 35 watt Cayin integrated is a hell of a piece. But allow me another name in this discussion, Quicksilver. As a B&W owner, and a new Quickie owner, let me add that they straddle the SET and push-pull sound. They have none ... | |
| differences between tube and solid state designs I have had SS and now I have tubes. I recently obtained a pair of Quicksilver V4's and in my system and they combine the best of both. At 120w they have power but also the tube characteristics that I like. I can't wait till they break in fully.BTW... | |
| Your favorite song from a RECENT cd release? Diana Krall's Christmas album has a beautiful Irving Berlin song on it. No not White Christmas but Count Your Blessings. Especially in our selfish Me Me Me times it's nice to be reminded that there are other things more important than money and po... | |
| Queen on American Idol How about choosing songs from a mediocre singer (albeit a great writer) like Paul Simon? That would give these amateur voices a better chance to shine. | |
| Queen on American Idol I'm really not into AI (life is too short to listen to lousy or mediocre singers) but my wife watches the show. The Queen theme was a definite draw for me at the same time thinking how any of these idols could possibly cope or get close to Freddie... | |
| Ok....Audiogoners: need some tube amp ideas Kyyuan, I recently heard the Quicksilver V4's mated with Cary electronics and a Vandy Quattro speaker. The Quickies seem to have the dynamics, sweetness, space, 3D etc. Liked them very much. | |
| Tube amp $2-3K used I just read Art Dudley's column on the asl 805 explorer dt. It's an set amp. I am not a slave to measurements but 10% thd at rated power? I don't care if it is 2nd order harmonics that is still too high. Also having to correct bias during a long l... | |
| Tube amp $2-3K used Here's another question about an ASL amp although it could apply to some other manufacturers as well. The Explorer 805 DT seems too good to be true. SET, 50 Watts, fair price and built in meter. Seems like a lot of power from 1 tube. | |
| Tube amp $2-3K used Not being a tube god, I went to the ASL site and was further confused. How do you choose between the KMP Fox DT, Explorer 805 DT and Monsoon DT (a junior Hurricane). They are similarly priced and have different tubes. Any reason to pick one or the... | |
| Tube amp $2-3K used Greenman, I am using the AI3A preamp. Don't really want to get into the balanced thing. Aren't OTL amps prone to stability problems?Trelja, I am in the NJAS. Know Russ and Fr. Richard very well. Needed to expand my net on amp choices to the intern... | |
| Tube amp $2-3K used Chris, I have an active crossover for that purpose. The overall system efficiency is about 88-89db. I have been known to play at realistic orchestral levels at times (90-100 db). The room is L-shaped in the rear and the length is about 25-27 ft wi... |