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| pass xa100.5 with arc ref 3 ? I used a Ref 3 (650 hours on the tubes) with Pass Labs XA-60.5 (and Silverline Sonata III loudspeakers), and the result was uninspiring. | |
| How to change voltage on LAMM M1.2, from 110to 220 In my Lamm preamps, changing voltage was a simple matter of unplugging the preamp, then opening the case and removing the fuse located in the 110v fuse holder, and installing a new fuse (of a different value specified near the fuse holder) in the ... | |
| Best bourbon? Lloydc make have it nailed, at least regarding the price of the hooch.I have tried a few spendy bottles of small batch bourbon, but I keep coming back to taste of the modestly priced Woodford Reserve. | |
| Best bourbon? I second Woodford Reserve. It's become my first choice bourbon for the Mahattan Perfect. | |
| How do you judge your system's neutrality? I don't wish to be placed in any neutrality camp since system neutrality is not my goal. My initial instinct was to remain out of this debate, and I should have done so. | |
| How do you judge your system's neutrality? So why does the fact that it is difficult, in general, to precisely know what anything is supposed to sound like have any relevance in this discussion?Almarg (Answers)If one's goal is less system coloration to increase the likelihood that the colo... | |
| SS Amp to replace VAC 300.1 in a side-ways move? Barrelchief, one of the best systems I ever assembled was with a VAC Phi 110/110. As I mentioned earlier, I replaced the VAC with a Moscode 401HR, and areas of the system improved enough for me to keep the Mocode, but other areas suffered...the th... | |
| Want to improve sound of Silverline Prelude II Very classy for you to thank everyone, Sunnyjim. Hope you're health is back to normal and you can continue to enjoy your audio system again.Best of luck. | |
| SS Amp to replace VAC 300.1 in a side-ways move? To offer some perspective about how people choose differently, Grannyring and Bobheinatz have owned the same model SS amplifier, yet their decisions are opposite.I'm going to toss another amp into the mix, and one that replaced my VAC Phi 110/110 ... | |
| SS Amp to replace VAC 300.1 in a side-ways move? I have heard no SS amp that has the same same sound as a top shelf, dialed-in VAC amp. However, there are SS options that offer qualities similar to tube amps, while also offering additional benefits (bass control and extension for example). Sever... | |
| Tips on Buying Quiet Quality sounding LP's I've probably acquired a couple hundred used lps over the last year this way and I would estimate less than 6 were unlistenable. 80% or more sounded very good or better.Mapman (System | Reviews | Threads | Answers)The other part of this equation, ... | |
| Tips on Buying Quiet Quality sounding LP's I have a different viewpoint from Mapman about used vinyl. I am of the opinion that no amount of careful visual inspection can guarantee quiet vinyl. There are some LPs that look immaculate (i.e. no scratches, scuffs, dents or dings), but in fact ... | |
| Zu Druids upgraded Vs Essence I apologize, Shakey. I just don't understand why you're distressed, as you mentioned being earlier. | |
| Amp stands for Pass Labs ...you simply put unthreaded points and coupling discs between the transformer and the existing chassis and replace the factory supplied steel screws that screw with the field of flux with non ferrous materials...Theaudiotweak (Threads | Answers)A... | |
| Zu Druids upgraded Vs Essence Frankly, I believe there is harm in soliciting opinions about speakers that you are bringing into your home to hear for yourself in your own system and room. I've already mentioned the reason.Beyond that, there are already many threads with opinio... |