aberyclark
Responses from aberyclark
| Switching to solid state amp? Although im not in your price range, i am really enjoying my Rogue RP-5 preamp, Nuforce sta200 amp and Zu speakers. My ss amp has higher than normal gain (speakers 101db) , however, the hiss is hardly noticable at listening position. Great bass wi... | |
| Has anyone compared ZU mission vs Event speaker cables (and interconnects)? Good point. | |
| Has anyone compared ZU mission vs Event speaker cables (and interconnects)? I will wait for a sale from Zu and go for the Events. I have yet to see Event speaker cables on ebay (from the Zu store) | |
| Questions from a Tube Preamp newbie I wouldn't use the term sparkle to describe the Brimars, I would say they have a nice amount of "air" in the highs, a very realistic sound. RCA Cleartops and Amperex have sparkle, meaning extended highs. Never tried JJs.My zus have the super tweet... | |
| Questions from a Tube Preamp newbie I wonder if the Brimars add more sparkle on the top end vs the JJ's. I hope not. I think the JJ's top end (and low end) is perfect. Just a little more silk on the mids would be nice. | |
| Low output gain amplifier for ZU 101db Efficient speakers Thanks. I will , however, shop for a new amp (my original plan) after New Years. | |
| Has anyone made the jump to $uper High end and were disappointed? Although not as expensive, upgrading recordings can add quite a bit of cost. With each new remaster, hi rez release, im sure many own multiple copies of a single album, in many formats. Myself, I have pretty much purchased every vinyl, cd edition ... | |
| Questions from a Tube Preamp newbie I think the Brimars are Kevins favorite. The smooth mids of mullard without high end roll off. Plus, cheaper than mullards | |
| Questions from a Tube Preamp newbie What was the problem with your Rogue preamp? If I remember correctly there was a lot of hiss, etc. What did Rogue do to it besides change tubes?They told me that they repalced some Op-amps and added some grounding to the LED display | |
| Questions from a Tube Preamp newbie What are the sound signatures of the Gold Lions vs the stock JJ's? The NOS Mullards are pricey plus, I hear they do not last as long | |
| Low output gain amplifier for ZU 101db Efficient speakers Can I say quiet as a mouse? I got the RP-5 back from Rogue and no hiss (unless I press my ear up to tweeter). I'm thrilled I can hold off on an amp purchase and enjoy what I have for the time being. Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I will be s... | |
| Has anyone made the jump to $uper High end and were disappointed? I think one thing that plays a key role (no matter what audio $$ level) is each new addition (or improvement) may highlight some other weakness that did not stand out before. Even if very minor. That is where "tweaking" with things like cables, ro... | |
| New Yggdrasil - First (and second) Impressions My philosophy is if there is not at least a tiny bit of sound improvement ( whatever you consider an improvement) when you first use, breaking in is not going to make things better for you. I guess you can learn to like somehing over time and pre... | |
| Low output gain amplifier for ZU 101db Efficient speakers My Rp-5 is on its way back. The preamp needed to get some "op amps" replaced, LED display needed firmware re-install and a ground wire, and they installed new tubes. Rogue did hear the excessive hiss and now its quiet on their system. I'll be curi... | |
| Has anyone made the jump to $uper High end and were disappointed? I've never been one trying to reproduce the concert hall with a home system. Outside of orchestra/classical and acoustic (non or very low amplified) in the right setting, my system sounds way better than any general concert. I'm more into trying t... |