bifwynne
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| tube amps and electrostatics George and Ralph, not really interesting in starting another discussion on the differences between Voltage Paradigm amps (generally solid state amps with very low output impedances -- high power SS amps can generate high current) and Power Paradig... | |
| What tubes and where to buy them? Conrad Johnson Welcome to the US Pedrod45. I have had many excellent tube buying experiences with Kevin Deal at Upscale Audio, located in San Francisco, CA. His pricing is fair and he stands behind what he sells. Here's the web link:http://www.upscaleaudio.com/ | |
| Audio Research cd8 production date Nmf_69, glad it all worked out. As an aside, I contacted about the age of my CD-8. Turns out the build date was sometime in 2009. I since e-mailed Kal to inquire if the unit should be serviced. I surmise that Kal will say "if it 'ain't' broke, don... | |
| Pulling the trigger on pricey equipment I've been fortunate on both the buy and sell side of many deals. Check my feedback. For example, I just sold my ARC VS-115 amp for a fair piece of coin to a new member (no feedback) who lives on the west coast. I had a good feeling about the guy, ... | |
| Impedance Matching Stickman ..., Al is correct. Tom Tutay built a custom impedance buffer for my subwoofer that sums the L and R channels and also ties into the balanced outputs of my linestage. I have a caveat that is best addressed by Al and/or Ralph. My impedance... | |
| Audio Research cd8 production date Nmf_69, IMO, I don't think a 2009 build date automatically means that the unit has seen a better day. The only moving part is the Phillips transport, which is supposed to be pretty hardy. Even if the transport goes, Kalvin recently told me that AR... | |
| Spatial Computer Velocity Bridge VB1 Lolligager, the word "swill" is defined as:1. liquid or partly liquid food for animals, especially kitchen refuse given to swine; hogwash. 2. kitchen refuse in general; garbage. 3. any liquid mess, waste, or refuse; slop. 4. a deep draught of liqu... | |
| Redbook CD Is Not Dead Thanks Raks and Charles1dad. I'll add those sources to my list. | |
| Redbook CD Is Not Dead Chayro, while I am pleased with my CDP, it is expensive -- even preowned. Having said that, there are many excellent CDPs on the market costing far less, e.g., Ayre, Rega, Sony, etc. I'll check out MA recordings and its offerings. I listed the lab... | |
| Focal Maestro Utopia , need advice for AMP/PRE Thanks Pelo ..., but I gotta pass for now. If one more new piece of gear comes into the house, it'll be like death on a cracker for me. Still tryin' to figure out how I managed to keep my head when getting the "new" ARC Ref 150 into the house and ... | |
| Redbook CD Is Not Dead Ok, I've listened to both CDs. I think they sound just fine. If you like the artists, I think you'll like the CDs. They are high quality and very engaging. I look forward to other recommendations. | |
| Redbook CD Is Not Dead I may have jinxed the site because I can't download the article now. But here's the link if anyone else can:http://...........people.xiph.org/~xiphmont/demo/neil-young.html | |
| Focal Maestro Utopia , need advice for AMP/PRE Meljo's post suggests that the Focal Maestros will sound their best with a solid state power beast. Another heavy duty power beast is Bryston. I surmise that tube amps may not bring out the Focal's best. | |
| Focal Maestro Utopia , need advice for AMP/PRE Pelo..., congratulations on your new Focals. Although I don't know much about the Focal line, you may want to reach out to Albert Porter. His system is always attracting comments in Virtual Systems. Albert's rig includes Focal Maestro Utopias.Btw,... | |
| Spatial Computer Velocity Bridge VB1 Lollogager, ... I am inclined to send them back. The sound was so harsh, and the bass so compromised, that its hard for me to believe it could possibly get that much better. Btw, it may even be an unexpected interaction with the crossovers too. Wh... |