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| Which SS amp does sound the most warm of all? Thanks Artar for your trust in my opinions. What I try to convey in my opinions is a frame of reference to my experiences and nothing more. There are many superb products out there but the real juggling act in this hobby, as any experienced audiop... | |
| Any body hear the new improved Merlins at CES? Actually Philgrelle I have heard 2 Bernings with the Merlins and was stunned at the dynamic output with 2 of those amps. The bass was astounding, I'll say it again to emphasis the effect it had on me, astounding. I expect that the Merlins like muc... | |
| Which SS amp does sound the most warm of all? How about a clear and resolving tube amp that offers thiswarmdefinitely not darkPRAT in spadesarticulate, well defined and low bass (2hz at full power into an 8 ohm load)power that belies its 70 watt ratingno glare, grit or grain in the upper freq... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Hat's off to you Slowhand. If it weren't for this thread I would't own this pre most likely. It has been a very pleasurable ride all the way. Lisbon, I have an e-mail off to Mick to get the low down on this tube. I'll keep all posted. | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Clipsal you make some interesting observations and I would say that what people hear by swapping tubes must be more system dependent than anything. I wouldn't want to give the impression that different 6SN7 VT231's don't make a difference, they mo... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Jewel I tend to agree that there is less difference between the 6SN7's and 5881 tubes. I've tried 5 different types of these tubes including National Union, Ken Rad, Sylvania, RCA and the stock tubes. There are differences but they tend to be rath... | |
| Digital as good or better than YOUR analog? I really wish I could say that my modest JVC 1050 cd player with Bel Canto DAC 1.1 offers the aliveness and reproduces string instruments in the same manner as the Oracle/SME/Benz Micro but it really doesn't. If I want to really hear a piano, I ha... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Baranyi yes you will hear much of what the Zh-270 does by listening to the Siegfried but the Sieg is an SET so it is going to probably be a bit more effortless and harmonically complete. You may decide at that point to find a more efficient speake... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Baranyi, I would concur with Ecclectique concerning the Berning. So far as purchasing new over the prototype, the concern would be that the prototype may have been sitting in a box for years if you are not purchasing from a user. Be CAREFUL of thi... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Ahhh the 6c33 tube, Joule and Tenor also use that tube, very nice. I would love to hear the amp, you've got me very curious Steve, maybe Mick can send me a pair for evaluation? :) If its cut from the same cloth as the pre-amps it must be quite spe... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Steve the Merlots may excel in most areas but it is the area of bass performance, extension AND definition that I would question their mettle compared to the Berning. This amp is in another league with reference to tube amps in that performance ar... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century I doubt it can be touched for the money Baranyi, it can be safely recommended without worry. I have heard a few other amps in my system and as far as the Berning goes for what it offers you would have to pay considerably more to get comparable per... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Hi StiltskinJim and I haven't done a comparison since Jim seems undecided on the pre-amp but is leaning towards the Joule. He is also considering the Cortese I believe but don't tell him I told ya :^) It will probably be several months down the ro... | |
| Merlin VSM-M or VSM-MX vs. Kharma CRM3.2 series Daveyf I can really relate to what you are saying there are many music enthusiasts that feel as you do. I remember well when I heard my first "hi end" system beyond what I felt was the pinnacle of reproduced sound at the time. I was swept away not... | |
| Merlin VSM-M or VSM-MX vs. Kharma CRM3.2 series hc, I wonder if you have the balls to say to his face what you are saying hiding behind a keyboard. You've really crossed over the line in your lame attempt at being funny. You can say what you will but you sure don't add any credibility to your p... |