avanti1960
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| Cary Audio SLP-05 First Impression congrats xcool! love my slp05, turned a year old this january. holographic is the word for sure. do try tube rectifier and 6sn7 tube rolling down the road. mine blew 2 meter led bulbs in 6 months, took a pic of the issue and cary sent me th... | |
| song recommendations for Klipsch Heresy IV's? steely dan do it again | |
| Looking for nearfield passive speakers that are warm and rich Wharfdale Diamond 225. Seriously. | |
| Luxman integrated for Harbeth Compact 7's @mbabst Luxman amps (especially Class A) sound too smooth to pair with the Harbeth C7ES3 and 30.2 and the newer XD, each of which are already rich sounding. The Luxman do very well with the SHL5+ which are slightly more neutral sounding. | |
| Thoughts on the various platter materials used in Pro-Ject's midrange turntables? Not a fan of acrylic or MDF platters. | |
| Which Tweeter preferred- dome natural material, Beryllium/Metal or Planar Ribbon? Why? I have heard excellent examples in application of just about every type of tweeter. The key is putting a given tweeter in the right application with the right electrical integration to its mating speaker and enclosure. I have also heard some t... | |
| Integrated tube amp vs Tube amp? Never tried the Mazda 12AX7, thanks for the tip. Tried everything else and nothing could beat the Amperex Bugle Boy long plates- so smooth and holographic. A good complement to the 12AU7 Bugle Boy Holland. The RCA 5814 were an attempt to a... | |
| Integrated tube amp vs Tube amp? @mulveling forgot about the dark option, thanks for the mention. i may have to order a stereo 100 dark. i tried everything to brighten the non dark version including all sorts of tubes and a bright preamp but no luck. | |
| Are you pairing Tube Preamp/Line Stage with Class D Power Amp? not yet but i may, and put yet another set of tubes in front of the amp by going hybrid. according to paul mcgowan of PS audio fame tubes sound best at the input section of the amplifier. to get this in Class D form means the Rogue Audio Dra... | |
| Integrated tube amp vs Tube amp? @mulveling i agree completely but with a cary audio SLP-05 and a Pass XA25 I still miss the sound of the Cronus Magnum II. I have class A solid state quickness but missing whatever the CM II tube amp did. And the stereo 100 was not "it". Too ... | |
| Which Preamp with JC5? Rogue Audio RP-9 or Parasound JC2 the rogue RP1, RH5 and to a lesser extent the RP5 are all dead on neutral. never heard the RP9 but owned the RP7 and it sounded too warm and reticent for my preferences. | |
| Any experience with Sound Smith repairing stylus on non-Sound Smith cartridges? SS did two amazing jobs for me- a dynavector dv20x2L with new ruby cantilever with stylus and same for an ortofon cadenza blue. the dynavector sounded much better, the ortofon slightly worse but still great. | |
| What Is So Special About Harbeth? another thing - Harbeth speakers are special because they never sound irritating! never a harsh note, startling shout, edgy glare or cringe moment. the best speakers for walking the fine line between forgiving and detailed. | |
| Need speaker recommendations. Spendor D series- downfiring ports. sound great 1-2 feet from wall. | |
| To Buy or to DIY, here is my question currently doing a set of DIY LS3/5a monitors and I am excited to hear how they will sound. drivers are proven and matched. had a shop CNC the MDF for the cabinets to my spec including bracing and grille frames. crossovers were the biggest learn... |