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| Exactpower ep15a or PS Audio Power Plant Premier I picked up a PPP(cheap)from here, a couple of years ago. Glad I did.Contrary to much of the wisdom in the forums, I have my all tube system(including amp) plugged in. The PPP doesn't necessarily "add" anything, but I hear subtle enhancement in cl... | |
| Your choice - TT, Arm, Stage, Cartridge - $5000 budget "The VPI Prime seems like a very attractive option for the price it can be found for right now. Really on the verge of pulling the trigger on this one."whacky-that VPI listing is a good deal. Offer $2200 WITH shipping, 2-300 will buy a cover.I pa... | |
| Your choice - TT, Arm, Stage, Cartridge - $5000 budget "Whats the general consensus about a tube phono stage?"whacky-you have a great tube amp, finish it off with a great tube phono.Heres one https://www.audiogon.com/listings/phono-allnic-h-1201-in-silver-face-2017-07-13-preamplifiers I would ignore t... | |
| Schiit Mani - Sent in for repair, no response. Looking for rec's on a replacement preamp gloco-I've used that piece of Schiit,when my tubed unit was being repaired. Not bad for $150 bucks.Your Prime is being underserved. If possible, up your budget and look for a used Manley Chinook for 12-1500. Then consider a nice LOMC.im sure the... | |
| Your choice - TT, Arm, Stage, Cartridge - $5000 budget The Asylum is another option, but much smaller scale.Audioshark, I believe has a classified section.Ive had good luck here. Do the legwork, and you'll find deals waiting. | |
| Your choice - TT, Arm, Stage, Cartridge - $5000 budget whacky-with the equipment you have, it's clear you want maximum performance and value."For sound,I like the idea of a balanced overall sound, and a big soundstage. But what I really enjoy most is the idea of exposing the holographic image in a rec... | |
| Has Rel fallen out of favor with audiophiles? "Seems I just read that the Storm 5 was never sold in the US because of its poor performance. IIRC, it was at the time when Rel was 1st sold by the original owner. The Britannia model was sold instead.artemus_5Good to see that the older REL's are ... | |
| Anyone try KT150 in Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP "I wish folk reporting their sonic observations with these amps would also indicate whether they were running triode, or ultralinear."sqsavior-having heard the HP/150 in a couple of systems, and a fellow owner NOT using them, IMO the KT150 follows... | |
| Considering switching from Audio Research to PrimaLuna, troube with VS115 amp "anyone what were the driver and gain tubes used for this comparison? I assume stock Primaluna 12au7 for both the Premium and HP?"samzx12-box stock tubes Kevn was hesitant to use KT150.Plumbing was Nordost Heimdall II. I think speaker cables were... | |
| Bass distortion-Playing LP's only,,,,please help I just finished blasting a couple of cuts from a couple of bass heavy records on my VPIClassic /ART9 at a level I NEVER use-2-3:00 o'clock. Just comparing what I heard during a demo of the exact model amp at a dealers.Cant imagine what the cause... | |
| Considering switching from Audio Research to PrimaLuna, troube with VS115 amp "But I do agree that listening over a much longer period of time would show more of the minute differences in these fine integrated amps."Hello pokey77-these amps were so close, that to REALLY discern the differences IMHO,I need to hear just 3-5 s... | |
| Has anyone compared K150 tubes and the stock EL34s in Primaluna integrated/amplifiers? I just may try the KT150 in my HP after hearing the results of this thread. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/considering-switching-from-audio-research-to-primaluna-troube...Not being able to use the cage however, is a negative. Maybe no big ... | |
| Considering switching from Audio Research to PrimaLuna, troube with VS115 amp Hey pokey!"Unblinded" Man, my memory is shot! What album is that cut on? I only have Texas Flood and Couldn't stand the Weather.As pokey has stated, everything sounded more alike than dissimilar. What's next? PL HP separates vs ARC reference? May ... | |
| Considering switching from Audio Research to PrimaLuna, troube with VS115 amp Thanks to Kevin for hosting an enlightening demo. Well done.I chose the PL w/KT150's as the most pleasant of the 3. All shared more similarities than differences, and I could be satisfied with owning one of them.Oh, I do(PL HP)The PL did have mor... | |
| Considering switching from Audio Research to PrimaLuna, troube with VS115 amp "Level matched. Double blind too if you can figure a way to do that. I want the change from amp to amp to be instantaneous as the mind is not as sharp as people think." I agree, our minds aren't so sharp when it comes to sonic memory. If you or so... |