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| Tube Amp Suggestions I actually give Didactically some credit for putting forth something in which he believes. Before Dida, I'd never heard of Linkwitz, and now I've done a quick read of his website. Hey, I learned something.However, Dida is one-note, and dogmatic in... | |
| Integrated to match Von Schweikert VR-2 Buzz about the Jungson 88D integrated is pretty amazing. 80 watts Class A, and retails for $1499. Balanced design. Might be worth checking out before you make a purchase. Do a search for "Jungson" here on Audiogon. | |
| Is Exemplar the answer? 711smilin, I've read about Alex' 2900/3910 mod. In my post above, I was really looking into the crystal ball. It only makes sense that at some time in the near future, there will be at least two modders tweaking the 3910. My point was that new and... | |
| Is Exemplar the answer? 40% of my hi-end audio purchases have been on time, and 60% have been four or more weeks longer than promised. It just seems to be the way things are done.It's difficult to know when to pull the plug and move on. The Exemplar is probably worth the... | |
| Bi-wire Cable Choices?... Yes, that's bi-wiring. | |
| Bi-wire Cable Choices?... Mdhoover, I have not experienced an advantage of bi-wiring over single run wiring with jumpers, but others might say otherwise. I have long speaker cable runs of 30', and twisting the opposing leads of the Canare 4S11 (red/clear red and white/clea... | |
| Bi-wire Cable Choices?... Mdhoover, even though I think the Canare 4S11 is a terrific bargain, my system displayed a touch of edginess and brightness when I had the Starquad in my system. It's that sound I was hoping to tame with the Dakioms, and they actually did soften t... | |
| What's supporting your speakers? Anyone using Sistrum platforms to support heavy floorstanders? I'm considering them for VR4 HSE speakers which have a 22"x11" footprint. Which model of Sistrum would be required for a stable base suitable for Southern California and its somewhat u... | |
| Tube Suggestions 6922 4 pathos Classic one John_tracy's description of "warm, larger images, softer focus" is closer to the sound of Philips E188cc than Siemens 7308, in my opinion. I have used both tubes in my system, and they're both excellent...just different flavors. | |
| Review: Dakiom A103 and R103 Tweak Mdhoover, it's amazing isn't it how the effect of tweaks varies from system to system? When I tested the Dakioms, my system consisted of VR4 HSE speakers, a Bryston 14B SST amp, a First Sound preamp, and an EMC 1-UP CD player. My observations were... | |
| Review: Dakiom A103 and R103 Tweak My experience with the same Dakiom components resulted in a slightly rolled off top end, recessed mids, and constricted soundstage. Yes, the initial perception was of a more relaxed presentation. But, after a short while, it became clear the music... | |
| Best Genesis Album - your opinions please. Nrchy, I agree completely with your assesssment of "The Lamb...", and it's exactly why I couldn't include it on my top three list. One really has to put some effort into getting through the dull parts to get to the nuggets. | |
| Is Exemplar the answer? Rmihai, have you heard the Exemplar Denon 2900? You dismiss it quite easily. Have you personally heard every player on your list?Based on the fact your system's source component is the Toshiba SD-4900, I'm going to take your opinion with a pinch o... | |
| Best Genesis Album - your opinions please. "Trick of the Tail" was my intro to Genesis, and it's still my favorite. "Seconds Out" is my most played Genesis album...nearly wore the groove off my vinyl copy, but I won't include it in the list sisnce it's not a studio recording. I agree "Duke... | |
| Freezer Cryoed Cables... Sherod, no harm no foul. And FWIW, my hip wader quip was aimed at some bizarre cryo claims made earlier, not your joke. |