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| Klyne with Clayton or Berning? Dont know of anyone using the Klyne-Berning, but I had the First Sound + Berning, and it was pretty killer. Other have had success with Berning plus: CAT, Joule Electra, Supratek, Tron, andf Audio Note (UK). If you ever do put Klyne+Berning togeth... | |
| Attention Minneapolis Audiophiles Thanks again for the offers. I ended up purchasing a CAT SL-1 Ultimate for the system, so the search (for now) is over. | |
| A good CD player for about $ 1,500 used? Ditto the 508.24 - a wonderful player! | |
| Convergent Audio Preamps thanks bombaywalla! That is exactly the info i was looking for. Just curious, ever roll the tubes in yours? Art | |
| Dedicated CD Player Recommendation You could easily pick up a used Meridian 508.24 which would be an enormous improement, really a wonderful cdp. | |
| Why am I experiencing listener's fatigue? Sell your cardas golden reference IC and replace it with the Cardas Golden Cross. George Cardas himself will tell you his reference cable is ONLY meant to be used in set ups that are 'perfect' - i.e., no quetions about room, speakers, platforms, t... | |
| Why are audiophiles perceived as being wackos? Interesting topic, and the point made above about finding common ground is awfully smart. I wonder if some people can not hear the difference in a basic vs super high end system, whereas auto performance has a more measurable aspect: 0-60 times, H... | |
| Convergent Audio Preamps Hi all. I ordered a new SL1 ultimate, MK II which I expect in the next 2-3 weeks. I'm very excited as I hear the CAT+ Berning is a wonderful match. Anyway, I have a tube question:Regarding the linestage, I understand there are 3 6922's and 2 12AX7... | |
| What can you tell me about First Sound pre-amps? OK, John. I wont receive the CAT for another 3+ weeks, but it would be fun to hear the relative contribution(s) of all these components in two different systems. My unit will only be a linestage - I dont spin vinyl and dont have any plans in the f... | |
| What can you tell me about First Sound pre-amps? i mean thanks for the info... my typing is rather poor. | |
| What can you tell me about First Sound pre-amps? Hi Kalan. Thanks for the unit. David Berning really recomends the CAT with his amp, so I'm thinkign there will no mismatch issues, fortunately. I wont be able to compare it to my FS, which has not been away for over a month, AND my system is serio... | |
| Best female vocals on CD i discovered Beth Orton through this thread - loving it. | |
| Any Levinson 390s Level Players, But At Less Cost? I owned a 39 for 1 year, then upgraded it to 39S (at a $1500 cost), then listened to it for another 2 yrs before only recetly moving on to the Audio Aero.First of all, the 390S is much better than the 39. It upsamples, has a new board that shares ... | |
| tubes or no tubes forget push, take the plunge! The VTL in reference would be a perfect place to start. Just remember, there's no going back! | |
| Stereovox cables, anyone? Glad you like it, Ray. I have ALL stereovox cabling (including bi-wired spkr), and while it cost a pretty penny, I haven't had a moment's thought of buyers regret. It is amazing stuff with no trade-offs - I felt like Goldilocks when she ate baby b... |