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Van Alstine?
I must back up ,I changed my order to the Synergy 450 225 wpc into 8 ohms ,and roughly 450 into 4 ohms stable to 2ohms.I will go on record that this will be very hard to beat even at $5kWhich it would be if working with dealers inside parts qualit... 
Van Alstine SS vs. McCormack DNA amps
The McCormack deluxe are very good amps. But the new Van Alstine450Synergy lineMosfet amps and their FET valve amps are very Dynamic and have 12 seperate power supply regulation.which in respects better then the McCormack runs cooler, great dynami... 
Van Alstine Synergy amps: Are they quality sound?
I too bought a Synergy 450 after hearing it. My brother owns my old Odyssey Amp I sold him with double banks of capacitors. The VanAlstine450 is far more modern and advanced.the double Mosfets can be added For $99 In the Synergy 240, as well as 30... 
Van Alstine Synergy integrated: How does it rank ?
Buy a used Modwright a great integrated, can be bought for under $3k IMO the best Integrated if you like a warmer perspective with plenty of power. 
Van Alstine?
I recently heard Van Alstines Latest series the Synergy seriesThe small one is 120 wpc anything you buy I strongly suggest The a Double dye option 2x the heavy duty execon Mosfets.$99 upgrade well worth it it gives more power, control,dynamics, an... 
Teton monitors from Wavetouch Audio - A Must Hear
Hello Sutpen ,I like your Post. I used a bunch of Amps my latest is a very Little know new amp from Van Alstine the Synergy300 MOSFET ampVery valve - tube like but fast and detailed,the option double dye is a must2x the exec on Mosfets. I also use... 
Teton monitors from Wavetouch Audio - A Must Hear
Hello Woolf what is your point ? This is a forum to share knowledgeAnd products,good or bad. What can't be trusted? Look at his feedback He has a 100% rating and is very honorable .just ask people that have went to Alex home for an audition ,or de... 
Teton monitors from Wavetouch Audio - A Must Hear
To all the doubters and people that have an opinion without knowing Anything about the product.if you have not listened to the Grand Tetons Then you are just mindlessly ranting. I have been into audio for over 35 years ,spent more then a nice home... 
Schiit Gungnir DAC - anyone have one of these?
The gungnir dac I have in my other system and compared a lot of $1600And under dacs. I had the ps nuwave there was no way it it better then the Gungnir.the glare most definitely was due to breakin .it is far more advanced .the nuwave at 150 hours ... 
Teton monitors from Wavetouch Audio - A Must Hear
I just want to make a few comments here, I have been an Audiophile since 1970s. I have bought all the magazines read recommended componentsAs well as bought them . Manytimes good reviews especially in magazines Can be very political,and $$ costly.... 
Teton monitors from Wavetouch Audio - A Must Hear
I would like to state that the comment that these little speakers can't rockIs only partially accurate. One thing that I suggest owners of these speakers do Is buy a good subwoofer,that is the only octave and a half that need fill.Below the mid to... 
Dared MC-7P vs Rogue metis
Even the Dared SL 2000a is better then the Metis.this preampWith Tube rectification and single ended brings excellent articulation And Excellent bass. With good NOSE tubes Sylvanis-RCA rectifier, snd RCA black plate 12at7 for around $100!it transf... 
5751 for 12AT7 for Dared SL-2000A
Plate voltage,and amperage is different. Go with the factory specs.If they offered a variety of tubes it would say so. It may work with a different tube But for how long. 
Tweaking the caps of the Dared SL-2000A
I am in the process of changing the 2-.22 input capacitors right off the volume pot,then on the other side on all new models they use Blue capacitors you change 2 per channel 1uf Microfared each .I am using the much better newer Auricap XO capacit... 
What Are The Best 12AT7's and 12AX7's?
There is a lot of varients,for both tube types mentioned for sureThe black plate RCA Command series is a standard of excellence against any company, also Sylvania Gold Series these are some of the best the US made, also a gt tube with a WA or JAN ...