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| Any experience with Arc ref75 driving magnepans I know someone who drives Apogee Duettas with the new Ref 75...he says it is an absolutely glorious amp in so many ways and handles them quite well. I would say if it drives them, it will drive your Maggies [as long as the room isn't especially la... | |
| Alternate Power Tubes for a Cary V12R I will have to check the manu date, I'm pretty sure it's probably a later model (I have the "F 1" "Formula One" updated Special Edition with the Jensen Copper in oil caps and Cardas wiring as well as ??? other little stuff and a silver faceplate w... | |
| Alternate Power Tubes for a Cary V12R I have a 280 V12 R and also love the EL-34's. I have used EH KT 88's which are certainly more extended top and bottom but we all know do not have that magical midrange and I've also run SED Winged "C" 6550's which are somewhat of a compromise betw... | |
| Ayon Skylla II vs Lampizator 4 or 5 I too was looking for a new dac...I borrowed a friend's Lamp4 Gen4 and thought it was excellent: big wide layered stage with natural analog ease. I sold my good value and very nice sounding Bryson BDA 1 and ordered a brand new Lamp4 Gen4 also. I c... | |
| API Power Wedge 1 line conditioner ? I had it and its successor then moved on to MIT Z-Center...each was an improvement but they were all good units in their day; (API especially, considering value for the $$$). On retrospect, there was probably some degree of dynamic limiting and it... | |
| Anyone ever think about building a dedicated room? Man caves...especially a pure audiophile type...will put any marriage to the test. The more fanatical you are to the cave - the more struggle you will have with the relationship. Heed the advice; it's true. You may want to wait awhile, as per abov... | |
| Whole house surge protection I use a "Power-Save 1200" also known as an "Abet 2201"...It works great...no surge issues of any sorts and excellent dynamics. http://www.power-save.com/1200.htmlI had it installed via a new sub panel when I built my listening room...it requires i... | |
| Need advice - EL34 switchable Ultralinear/SEP No worries at all...They are very easy to bias, you will get several thousand hours (at least 2 - 3 or more) and the price of EL-34's are still quite reasonable. Each time you re-tube it's very easy to do and the sonic pleasure of running output -... | |
| Which Speakers would you buy I have owned and enjoyed a lower priced model in the Audio Physic line, the Tempo 3's and truly enjoyed them. AP's have a well deserved reputation for disappearing as a sound source and I will support that claim based on my experience...they also ... | |
| Need advice - EL34 switchable Ultralinear/SEP The best sounding amp that I know which also happens to be incredibly flexible is the Cary SA-280 V12. It will run 100 watts per channel in ultralinear then go in 1/3 increments on-the-fly into triode mode down to 50 watts per channel. Sounds awes... | |
| Designer Hall of Fame I will definitely add Paul Weitzel of TRL (Tube Research Labs)...his designs, build execution and personal attention to his lucky customers is the epitomy of high end audio at its finest. His products will invariably outlast the lifetime of first ... | |
| EL 34 Amp Recommendations I'll add my vote for the Cary SA 280 V12...very flexible and so engaging...you can use so many different tube types including the EL-34's (my favorite too). The other little gem is the VTL MB-125 monoblocs...oh boy are they sweethearts. IMHO stick... | |
| Tube Cage On or Off. Does it Make any Difference? I would think there could be some level of "Micro-vibration"going on with the cages installed. Unless there are kids/pets/housemaids...etc...leaving them off adds the final benefit of tube amps (besides their sonic attributes): they are sooooo coo... | |
| Building a house with dedicated stereo room-advice I've had good luck with Hubbel 5362's and Pass & Seymour 5362's recently cryoe'd.I agree that building a dedicated room is the best route to a great sounding system, be patient and do it right. Well worth the work. | |
| Is there really a need for panel speakers in 2012 Ditto...Maggies, Soundlabs, Accoustats... and my favorites : Apogees. All with appropriate power (preferably tubes), quality electronics,and properly fit/set-up per room. Dynamic speakers can't do what they do. Period. Besides, any concession to s... |