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| Advice on a lower priced tube integrated for a vinyl system Take a look at the Unison Unico integrated hybrid. The mix of tube preamp and ss amp is really nice. Best of both worlds and great sound. | |
| Tube info Here is another link with some great info on the different 12au7 tube types and manufacturers, and on how each brand sounds.http://www.audiotubes.com/12au7.htm | |
| Best bookshelf speakers <$2000 BTW. I only have experience with the Omega Super Alnico Monitor, so my comments only apply to that speaker. My Omega's are along the narrow wall of a 17x25x9 ft room which is open on the side and opposite wall. | |
| Best bookshelf speakers <$2000 I think folks who have not heard well designed single driver speakers say that. Not sure what you consider complex music. I listen to a wide variety of music, including jazz (small groups, not Big Band), Americana, alt and classic rock, the full... | |
| Best bookshelf speakers <$2000 Given the range of costs of the speakers you mention and especially your preferences:" Balanced and revealing with a hint of warmth. Midrange most important to get right over highs and lowsTimbre is super important - I listen mostly to acoustic ... | |
| What is the most dramatic way of increasing a speaker's Bass and Low mid? Schiit Loki, | |
| What is the most memorable concert that you had attended so far? @boxer12 I had exact same experience with the Dead in 1978 in Cleveland. Studying for my first grad school finals so completely unaltered and it was incredible, Most recently, saw Kishi Bashi this past June at the Old Town School of Folk Music. ... | |
| What do you LIKE BEST about your current audio system? I’m also with Wolf. I will have thoughts of upgrading something or other when I read the audiogon form, 6moons, TAS, etc, but NOT when I’m listening to my ‘rig.’ | |
| Which band IS really America's Greatest (rock & roll band)? Grateful Dead. Throughout their career they have put their take on American music - Buddy Holly, Merle Haggard, Woody Guthrie, Howling Wolf, Dixie Cups, Marty Robbins, and the list goes on. Blues, country, rock, and folk. They have recorded mor... | |
| For those of us over 60.. Grateful Dead, Who, Genesis/Gabriel, Glen Gould Goldberg 1955 and 1982, Mahler 1, Bach Unaccompanied Cello Suites/Yo-Yo Ma, and last but not least, Bowie. So many others but these are the ones that most affected me and have been most regularly en... | |
| Opinions on these budget integrateds? I have an older Unison Unico (1st generation from 2003) that I love so much, rather than replacing it I recently had it modded by Underwood HiFi. It is still going strong! Never heard the Kinki, but hard to believe it destroyed the Nuovo. See th... | |
| In need high-efficency speakers Yes, excellent post by 1markr. His description of what the Omegas bring to the table is spot on. I have the Super Alnico Monitors coupled with a pair of older REL T5 subs and the sound is wonderful. I get the occasional bug to maybe try somethi... | |
| In need high-efficency speakers Agree with jayctoy. Take a look at Omega. Wonderful sound and very efficient. Definitely give Louis a call or email. | |
| Tube Pre-Amp, vs Solid State with Tone Controls/EQ to take edge off the top end? 2nd on the Loki! I use it primarily when listening at low volumes. Nice little piece at a fantastic price. | |
| Tube suggestions for hybrid integrated amp I have a hybrid integrated that uses two 12au7/ECC82 tubes in its front end (this why I was considering at one time to try a Rogue hybrid integrated). I have tried (and still have) a variety of NOS tubes - RCA cleartops, Mullard CV 4003, Seimens... |