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| is the Montille a real Shindo? As much as a single cable can affect the sound, I would say solder matters just as well - but I haven't made any direct comparison studies. However I do know that lead solder makes better joints than the latest no-lead solders I've used.yes, the e... | |
| is the Montille a real Shindo? The lead is in the solder. It is 37% lead. This is a HUGE issue in electronics and the new no-lead global initiative is called RoHS. You can do a search for it if you want more info. I have to deal with this issue everyday. Europe has become very ... | |
| Tube Characteristics They are perfectly interchangeable. I tried some Electro Harmonix 6CA7 in my CJ MV55. Compared to Electro Harmonix EL34, they had more powerful bass but less delicate highs. Which is better is a matter of personal taste and system setup. Try them ... | |
| Naim CD5i a decent upgrade? I had a Primare CD31 for a while and thought it was very good despite the bass being a bit sluggish. If changing brands is ok, I recommend an Audio Aero Prima mk2. There is a silver one for sale here now, just like mine, and I think it is the best... | |
| Leben CS600 required tubes KT66 IMO. The 6L6GC is also relaxed but isn't as resolving as the KT66. I currently use Groove Tubes KT66C with a hardness rating of 10 in my McIntosh MC240, and I find them to be excellent.Arthur | |
| MF 3.2 v MF 3.5 v Valve Audio Exc. v Creek 5350se I have had and listened to lots of integrateds in this price range. The ones that standout above the rest are the Creek 5350 SE, Myryad Z140, and Audio Refinement Complete. Check out my system page for lots more info - or just email me.Arthur | |
| College student stuck w/ bad speakers: advise pls Man, your description really points to Triangle speakers. Grinnell is right on the money IMO. The Titus and Stella are in your price range, new with warranty, and your 30W amp will love them. The Cometes have a lot more bass but are also around $5... | |
| Mono-blocking my two Mc Intosh MC-2205's ??? Some of the Mc amps are mono bridge and some are mono parallel. For modern (i.e., low impedance) speakers, the latter is the clear and obvious choice. Lucky for you, you have mono parallel switched amplifiers. Monoblocking will give you vast impro... | |
| Best amp under $6k, in your opinion? The McIntosh MC402.Arthur | |
| Old Classe pre-amps vs. new? I used to own a CP50 and highly recommend it. It was a really great preamp that had incredible resolution for the money. I went through a dozen preamps in that price range and the CP50 stands out as the best IMO.The only issue with it is the remot... | |
| What is your favorite type of tweeter? Ribbons for me. But they are very hard to fabricate well so they tend to cost more than domes. But I have to say that I am extremely satisfied with my JM Labs' inverted titanium dome. It doesn't have any of the tizz of a regular aluminum dome, whi... | |
| Help mismatch maybe? Indeed, your speakers are way undersized for your room. I have four 7" woofers in a room that is 14x15x8. With that I have a flat bass response from 300Hz down to 18Hz (+-4dB). That is what you need to have a full-range and balanced sound. So for ... | |
| McIntosh A-116 A116 Biasing and tube swap Yes, Terry is the man. But in the NYC area, you have audioclassics.com who would be able to do all the work, no problem. They are in Vestal, near Ithaca - hopefully that is a doable drive for you because they are McIntosh experts.Believe it or not... | |
| So warm like any players made from England. van den Hul LSC-series, Kimber Select, and Moster M-series are prime examples.Arthur | |
| McIntosh A-116 A116 Biasing and tube swap The 12BH7 has split duty, one side at 50V and the other at 240V. The latter voltage is a bit high for a 12AU7 but it will work since the cathode current is only 7.5mA. But I see no reason to do that when you can get 12BH7s just as easily and for e... |