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| tough sounds to reproduce ??? the tribal drums at the end of the Peter Gabriel song Rythym of the Heat will test many amplifiers and systems - off Peter's 4th album (Security) as to reproducing musical nuances - yes piano is tough, good way to evaluate cassette tape decks in t... | |
| Preamp dilemma... recthe ls25 and ref 1 are in the same leaguethe ls5 is in a league with the ref 2 which is well beyond the ls25 | |
| Audio Research Rev2 Mk2+Balanced Vk50 SE try an ARC ls5 - much less money and all the envolvementsee the preamp thread by chazmo for more detailsI have one and it's never coming out!Tom | |
| Audio Research Rev2 Mk2+Balanced Vk50 SE try an ARC ls5 - much less money and all the envolvementsee the preamp thread by chazmo for more detailsI have one and it's never coming out!Tom | |
| Preamp dilemma... chazmodefinitely stay away from the LS25 or 22the only arc amps outside reference that could handle long runs (5 meters) are the LS2 and LS5these were designed when mono blocks near speakers were all the rageafter that they went cheap on the power... | |
| I have a 2 channel set up. What is the best way upgrade your 2 channel setup (spend the money there) and stay away from home theatre nonsenseTom | |
| Preamp dilemma... celery - thanks for the tips on tubesdo you have a mkii or mkiii?I have a mkii and it works fine with single ended cables using adapter clips. No need to spend gobs of money on a bl1 or 2 and more interconnects as long as your cables are 2 meters ... | |
| Anybody willing to admit? hey bobhold upI actually have a functioning 8 track playerand an old reel to reel and a wind up victrola I play 78's on (complete with wood speaker)I would gladly pay shipping on some 8 trackswhat style of music?maybe tireguy and I can split the c... | |
| Preamp dilemma... Celeryglad to know I am not alone in the ls5 endorsementsI can't afford a ref2 but i sure enjoy my ls5it makes music so so involving! the decay of the notes is heavenlywhat tubes have you used on it besides the amperexs?I am using the russian solt... | |
| Nakamichi PA7 versus PA7 II stay away from nak ampsthey are not musical for the moneystick to their tape deckstom | |
| Solid State amp with wide soundstage arc d200a wonderful piece and there's one on ebay right nowtom | |
| Preamp dilemma... I just upgraded to an arc ls5hands down the best arc amp except for the ref 2!it was more revealing than a ref 1 in a comparisonand has brought musicality to my system in a very involving wayI had an LS2 mk ii before thisTom | |
| CAL Delta Vs Theta Pearl Vs Wadia WT-2000 try the evs millenium ii if you can get your hands on oneI have an Arc LS5 / D200 setupthe evs brought realism to everythingric has just discontinued them but try to get him to build you one tweakaudio.comalso I would look in upgrading your preamp... | |
| Von Schweikert VR-4 Gen III or B&W 802? I have VOn Schweikert Vortex Screens (an older model) and they are more revealing than B&W 802's. The 802 is a little thick and not as revealing in the lower octaves. I sold B&W's in a moonlighting jog for my friend's audio store. Personal... | |
| need suggestions - transport for EVS Millenium Dac seanthanksI'm using that z cable that Ric Shultz sellsI can only comment on my other cables in my systemI use Harmonic Technology Pro SIlway II and Cardas Golden Cross. The Cross are very neutral and revealing, the pro silway just slightly less so... |