lissnr
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| How are VTL's power amp ? You are getting accurate response descriptions of each brand. If you want a little more tubey, the CJ's have been doing it well for a long time although their newer stuff is much less so than their classic/vintage equipment.I can't speak about ARC... | |
| What can I drive w/ the 8wpc Air Tight 300B amp? I Agree that the Coincident and Silverlines are big players in your amp type/size. I can't speak for the Coincident sound but I can for the Silverlines: Full bodied, natural, non-fatiguing, engaging but not forcefully, excellent mids, clean but no... | |
| Ayre vs VTL vs BAT VTL's are well worth it. Customer service has been fine. 6 years with their products, all very good. Highly recommended. Have heard good things about both others too but still prefer the VTL's for my use... you will like them too. Good luck. | |
| VTL ST-85 vs. VTL ST-150 or rather EL34 vs 6550 I prefer Charlize too but seriously, Keep talking about the comparisons between the 150 and the 85, I am particularly interested in this thread because several years ago I was also enthralled with the st-85 and it was also the amp that drove me aw... | |
| Best speakers under $2000 to match with a SET amp? I'll second both the Reference 3A MM De capo's and the Silverline Sonatinas. You might also consider the Silverline SR-17's (these are stand mounted monitors) with a small sub like the entry level Rel's. I'm using the larger Silverline Sonata 2's ... | |
| Efficient Dynamic Speaker with low-end punch? Silverline speakers , new and used at your price point. Average efficiency 93 - 95 db, usually equipped with some potent woofers and a very pleasant/natural "House sound". An Aleph 3 would probably be a real potentially nice combination but try an... | |
| Sonic Frontiers preamps tube eaters?? I also have a Line 3SE and have had no premature tube failures, in fact I have been using the orig. NOS tubes for several years with very quiet operation. I've had the occasional low level tube rush but nothing note-able from more than a few inche... | |
| Opinions on Walker High Definition Links I've had them on my Silverlines and would never think of taking them off. Most of the responders here have pretty much summed them up when they describe them as opening up a more unforced character to the music ... the sound simply becomes subtly ... | |
| Signal Cable vs. Element Cable for Subwoofer I had Frank at Signal Cable make me a splitter for my REL subwoofer and I'm very pleased with its performance and build quality... it was an instantly recognizable improvement over the stock issue cable. I can not speak for the other manufacturers... | |
| Speaker suggestions for an Art Audio PX25 In the multi-driver category of efficient speakers the 2 names that come to mind are Coincident and Silverline, they both carry many models in size and price that are highly acclaimed and very fitting for low powered SET's. | |
| On Rel subs: Which are most musical? I have a Stadium II and agree with Paufolbrecht word for word. My main speakers are also full range (almost) and crossing over the Rel really low just fills in that last lower bit... it's subtle but definitely there; but it's the ability to add ev... | |
| Silverline Sonata II or III owners I'd have to agree with Pdreher about being a little light in the bass (I have Sonata II's) when running alone but I've had a Rel Stadium II sub with them that really fills in the bottom and fleshes out the already good imaging. I'm using fairly po... | |
| Speaker disappearing act? Big speakers will absolutely disappear. Mitch4t is exactly right..."When everything is right they vanish...". Mine do and it really is amazing. Even when I stare right at them while playing, it seems like they have no purpose in the room! By the w... | |
| Sonic Frontiers preamp in standby mode My Line 3 is always left in stand-by... it's been 5+ years. In fact, on the rare occassion I do turn it completely off (change a tube or mess with something) I'm always hesitant to hit that button... my mind thinks of power surges and all kinds of... | |
| Full Range Speakers for a Small Listening Room I'll second the silverline, I have a sonata mark II which I use in a 12'x 15' room (that opens up behind me) and I sit about 8'-9' from them, sounds great. Their whole line is very good, you might try the sonatina or the sonata. Best thing is they... |