avanti1960
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| "Too much gain"? (Cary SLP05 question) @khloebo very nice description of the workings of the SLP 05. right now my system sounds so good with the stock SLP non modded or upgraded. For anyone interested I do have 3 matched pairs of a specific variety of Sylvania 6SN7s running ever... | |
| Balancing "compelling sound" and euphonic sound @magon definitely a fine line to walk. I have succsssfully threaded that needle with system synergy after many years of trying. my audio kryptonite comes in two forms- the first is lack of refinement. I prefer a slightly brighter sound as l... | |
| "Too much gain"? (Cary SLP05 question) @jaybe Having lived with the ins and outs of the SLP05 I am still enthralled with the sound quality of this preamp. The extra gain can be too much but there are two ways to satisfactorily work with it. BTW the higher gain is a virtue as the ... | |
| McIntosh MC611 vs Parasound JC5 @toothdoc I had the JC5 amp for a while and while it was super powerful and had authoritative bass, my cherished midrange seemed to be lost in the mix compared to my reference Pass Labs XA25. Fast forward to my current, final amplifier the McI... | |
| Traded Off my SLP-05 @sqitis I truly hope you like the PS Audio BHK Sig. I noticed PS Audio are selling these as a closeout for half price ($3499) and should be a fantastic deal and easily salable if you need to move on. It is a Class A topology (The Cary is a Cla... | |
| is McIntosh known for good dynamics? @magon I don't believe Mac amps are most well known for their dynamic sound. However it depends on the component type and era. The newer power amplifiers are nicely dynamic if driven with a clean high gain preamp, preferably a class A triode... | |
| Help needed to make system better, please @sputz Whenever I hear about lack of microdynamics, PRAT and speed using higher efficiency speakers I always find out what preamp the person has because preamp gain and potential are the next biggest factors. In your case the Simaudio Moon pre... | |
| Is the Cary SLP-05 still relavant? @millenniumpower I have the Cary and have enjoyed it since January of 2021. I use it to drive a McIntosh MC312 power amp. The Class A triode sound is as nice as I could ask for in every respect but most of all dynamics, snap, speed and refinemen... | |
| Will a high quality preamp really make a difference in sound?? Also speaker cable Yes and Yes. | |
| Mcintosh or Pass to JBL 4367 @n_brio Cary Audio SLP-98, low noise dual chassis class A triode preamp with nice high dynamic gain and wonderful 6SN7 tubes feeding a Class A Pass Labs XA25. Bingo synergy preamp / amp / speakers. The JBLs do not need so much power. If you wan... | |
| Comparing speakers at home questions @mattldm Relax and take it slow, one set of speakers at a time. Listen for the good and the bad, take notes including what track you are listening to and then after a week or two go to the next pair of speakers. Listen in a relaxed state, take ... | |
| Maybe critical listening skills are bad? @erik_squires Two things- 1- Critical listening does not have to be critical in nature. Just relax and listen- take your time. Before long you will form an opinion - do you like or dislike the sound and why? It should not come down to min... | |
| Talk me out of buying Monoblocks and into a stereo amp instead @immatthewj of course there are exceptions. in general a parasound JC1 monoblock (for example) offers 850 watts at 4-ohms in a 107 lb chassis while the same power in a two channel amp would have prohibitive weight and size. It is a way to suppo... | |
| Dynaudio Special 40's vs Wharfedale Super Lintons Buchardt? No, sorry. In your price range- NEW: The BMR Monitor (Price per Pair) STUNNING SOUND STAGE, clarity and dynamics. Mofi Electronics - SourcePoint 8 Bookshelf Speakers (Walnut, Pair) **OPEN BOX** - Music Direct (warmth, dynamics, bass, ... | |
| Dynaudio Special 40's vs Wharfedale Super Lintons @mfm22 at the retail price range of your choices I cannot recommend either speaker. The Spendor A2 or A4 floor stander or Classic 3/1 used or 4/5 new will sound much more coherent with well defined sound stage, much more transparent and lively ... |