bigkidz
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| Why Merlins sound better then Sonus Faber You do not list your equipment and that could be what makes some of the difference. I build my own gear and repair gear so I hear so many different combinations in my system. They all don't make my system sound good. One amp mates better than anot... | |
| Comparision: Modwright, Counterpoint, Aesthetix Many years ago I compared the Counterpoint SA-5000 (similar to the SA-5.1) to the 3A and Quicksilver preamp ( I think it sold for $700 or $1000). The stock SA-5000 bettered the 3A by some and both were much better than the cheap QS preamp. The Cou... | |
| Counterpoint, Modwright, Aesthetix sound? In general most of the Counterpoint preamps did not have the same issues as the amps. The mosfets used in the amps just could not take the heat and eventually blew. Funny that they had a plastic cover over the mosfets. That being said, the modifie... | |
| two way v. three way speakers Room and equipment matching has a lot to do with the sound also. For example Vandy 5s I own sound different that the Meadowlarks I own and the Alons I own in the same room with the same equipment. Swap the equipment and each speaker performs much ... | |
| Alon Model 1 8" woofers blown I am not sure if there is a woofer upgrade for the Alons with alnico magnets but you may want to speak with Carl first and try them before the rebuild from Bill, BTW Bill is the best so send them to hi with confidence.Happy Listening | |
| Warm airy musical speakers? I assume by warm airy musical speakers you mean less box coloration that provides an open sound. The Alon speakers meet that criteria you can get a pair of Alon IIs for under $800 or even less just to hear them. My overall opinion is that the prea... | |
| Speaker driver cone repair Not sure about the others but this is the one to use period.05-20-14: MofimadnessBill Legall at MillerSound. He is the BEST at speaker driver repair...period. | |
| Fred Volz and Emotive Sira Pre Amp Where are you located? If in the NYC area you can bring it over and compare it to the one I build, but be ready for a new sound experience.Happy Listening. | |
| Not impressed That's why people like me build audio gear, expensive but in comparison cheap! It will get you off the merry go round also.Happy Listening. | |
| $6000 budget question Im not in the market for speakers, but wonder what $6000 would buy these days. My priorities are full range and neutral to warm. No mini monitors for me. I like a good soundstage but am not obsessed by it. I rarely get imaging beyond my speakers, ... | |
| What's the best EL34 amp besides 8b? I'll build you an 8B if you want one.Happy Listening. | |
| Daedalus Audio Vs. Kef So much goes into sound reproduction that just speakers alone are not the answer. I understand your connection with the Sonus. I heard them with an all Krell system and they sounded excellent. You have to understand what you want for sound and onl... | |
| tech advise needed go ahead and replace them they will probably just blow again anyway | |
| Speaker repairer - NY area you can do it yourself, i can do it or miller sound is the expert | |
| How to repair or replace a power transformer? Par-metal in New Jersey sells inexpensive power transformers. Bridgeport Magnetics in Connecticut also sells transformers. |