fstein

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The best speaker you ever heard?
Original tannoy GFRs driven by marantz tube electronics 
How do we remember 1970s amplifiers?
Well, my Flame Linear blew up, as did my dyna 120.Having worked my way thru the dyna line, and going by their reputation only, I rushed to sell my Mk 3's for the newer better solid state - big mistake, the magic went. 
Personal amp evolution
Asterisk for "why did I sell it"These only make sense in the context of what speakers I had at the time.Dyna ST 35Dyna Pas 3 and MK III s *Dyna Pat 4 and ST 120 (Big mistake)Sherwood integratedHafler 101 and 110 into DH 200 with modsFlame Linear 4... 
Best Integrated, period.
Tube: LebenSS: Jeff Rowland Concentra IIBuy used 
Amplifiers:A Keeper for Life. Do you know of one ?
My Leben CS 300 EL 84 tube integratedamp. Started out with EL 84 amp in 1963, if I had stayed pat I would have saved myself a lot of time and money. 
Amplifiers:A Keeper for Life. Do you know of one ?
The first amp i ever owner: Dyna SCA 35. Sweet EL 84 tube amp. I know, not the latest word, but the end of all travel is to return whence we came and know the place for the first time (T.SD. Elliott). 
Any suggestions on Tube Buffers?
I'll sell you my Musical fidelity 3 for $200 + shipping... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Tannoy GRFs driven by classic Marantz tubes. Sounded great on classical music...but fell apart on rock 
What's the oldest piece of gear in your system?
My ears! 
Martin Logan vs. Thiel
FYII had to sell mt Theil 3.6's because they were so hot that I felt there was a laser burning a hole in my brain, and so revealing that I could not hear the music, only what was wrong with my recordings. After several recablings, a new amp etc I ... 
Best CD Player to buy under $1,500 used.
Thete MILES reun in balanced mode...use its volume control, and sell your preampFrank 
Do you rember your first?
Dyna El84 integrated amp, electrovoice bookshelf speakers, dual turntable, empire cartrigde, Lenny playing Rhapsody in Blue 
The right amp for Martin Logan Ascents
altho a little bright, the capian integrated plus biamped power amp sounded great on my SL3's. I am presently using the Innersound., and it will drive anything....while not as transparent as the caspians, I am now going to sell my subwoofer!Frank 
Sunfire classic tube preamp
it was more admired for its looks than its sounds.I just sold an audible illusions for $700 that should blow it away, and that would be my recommendation at the price if you want tubes. 
System to take on the road
try a guitar