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| KT88 recom. for quicksilver mini mono's FWIW, Vacuum Tube Valley (VTV) magazine did a 6550/KT88 shootout many years ago. I used to have a copy, but I think it made it to the recycle bin. The top three in that review were the Genelex 88's on top, TungSol 6550's second, and JJ/Tesla 88's ... | |
| Best rack for non-suspension turntable? Pardon the self-serving post, but this is a pretty unique solution: I have a laboratory vibrations isolation table that weighs about 250-300 lbs and can accomodate a large turntable. I used to use it for my front end system components. It is made ... | |
| beautiful piano recordings: solo or small ensemble Pletnev Live at Carnegie HallVolodos - Schubert: Solo Piano WorksAchiranaVirtually anything by Tori Amos, if you like her music. Le Pas Du Chat NoirMarco | |
| hybrid integrateds How do you compare the Placette and Odyssey to the Panache?They are quite similar in the midrange, I think because they use a similar approach - a passive gain stage into a solid state amp. Where they differ is in the low end. The bass response is... | |
| Ray LaMontagne - Got the Stuff This thread was right on time. I have the opportunity to go to see him in a 1,600 seat cathedral tonight (in Detroit) with my brother and a friend. I will report back after the show. I am really looking forward to it.Lucky bastard! Look forward to... | |
| hybrid integrateds Why do you want to replace the Panache? It doesn't have the power you're looking for but the Unison Unico is an outstanding hybrid. I never compared it head to head with my Panache (no longer own it), but I liked both very much. I went with separa... | |
| KT88 recom. for quicksilver mini mono's Jax2 : well with your personal standard i could take a pen and write "Genelex" on any KT88.The fact is that there's very few chances that those tubes will sound like a Genelex :)Where did you see me comparing the sound of KR to Genelex? Re-brandin... | |
| SMALL, but efficient speaker Klipsch Heresy's will absolutely not go low. I have quite a bit of experience with them and trying to get the most out of them. They're fun speakers, and a great bargain for the money, but they do not do bass well at all. After 50hz they drop like... | |
| Placette 100K volume control, problem solved BTW - Guy has a trade-up program. If you wanted to trade up to the active version, and your passive is in mint condition, I believe he offers full retail credit towards a trade upwards. Double check to see if that offer is still valid, but I do th... | |
| Placette 100K volume control, problem solved Drubin - I think both the output of the source, and the input of the amp need to be taken into consideration. I think Herman is far more qualified to speak on that stuff judging from some of his contributions here. Ultimately Guy at Placette would... | |
| Placette 100K volume control, problem solved Congrats on your discovery Herman! I completely agree with your acessment of the Placette. I started using one about a month ago and am absolutely amazed and delighted with the results. I liken it to opening a slightly dirty window - there is no l... | |
| What tube amp for starting out? Good research Grant. Yes, with a significant dip in the lower midrange you might need a bit more muscle than your Dynaco can muster. I would sooner try more compatible speakers rather than sell off the Dynaco gear. But I don't know what of your sy... | |
| KT88 recom. for quicksilver mini mono's Jax2 : putting the KR brand on a Tesla tube is not what i call making a tube.KR rebranded some KT88 but never did one.Ah, well forgive me for not telepathically being able to interpret your personal standards. As I understood it, Riccardo Kron con... | |
| What tube amp for starting out? I would address those speakers, and leave the other components for now. Replace the speakers with a pair of used Klipsch Forte II's or Chorus II's and I'll bet you'll be cooking with gas for the kind of music you like. Those speakers do very well ... | |
| What tube amp for starting out? If I had any component that was "dead in the midrange" it would not be in my system very long. Boy, if you don't have the midrange right, then it will be very easy to find an amp that does better. I heard a friend's modified Dynaco many, many year... |