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| Question for Ex-Maggie Owners I had three problems with them.1. To harsh on the highs.2. To small of a sweet spot.(I like to listen with friends sometimes.)3. Needed to much power.(I am a tube man and beleive it is easier to make a great sounding low watt amp than it is to mak... | |
| Shanling in Washington D.C. Could it be? Funny but I have been thinking the exact same thing!I have held back due to reading some negative reports on the sound and as I haven't been able to audition it either.Please let me know if you hear it.Thanks. | |
| Help: low Maintenance Tube Amp short list. Glad to hear it Matchstikman. Once I heard it in my system I knew my search was over. They are nice people to deal with and will take the time to answer all your questions.Last time I talked to Mr. Aronov, at least I think it was him, he was very ... | |
| Help: low Maintenance Tube Amp short list. After much trial and error I have found the right tube amp for me and it fits what you are looking for. Aronov LS960.60 watts, auto biasing, and can use 6550, KT88's or KT90 tubes. Simply the best sounding I have heard. Kinda like a Jadis with bas... | |
| Triode vs. Ultra-Linear vs. SET I came across some information when researching this same question you may find helpfull. Not an expert myself by any means but here it is.SET is an abbreviation for Single Ended Triode. Triode, tetrode and pentode are types of vacuum tubes. A tri... | |
| Entry level tube amp to try I, like many others here have owned many amps, both SS and tubes. Way to many to mention but most of the top brands. For me tube amps are the only way to go. There are a number of good tube amps and a few great ones. In my opinion the Aronov's are... | |
| I need top quality banana plugs. http://www.wbtusa.com/banana.html | |
| Which components knocked you out on first listen? I have to second the Nestorovic Type 4 speakers. Made by Mile Nestorovic who was the main design engineer, I beleive, when Macintosh tube amps were at their zenith.He started his own company that some feel make the best tube amp, speakers and subw... | |
| CD Player buying decisions What about the Sony SCD C333ES. Stereophile class A.Excellent redbook player with the added bonus of SACD as well. In my opinion beats any player at that price point. It is a great deal at $400-$450. But as allways best to try with your components... | |
| Best Speaker Cable Connectors Thanks everyone for your help.Anyone have experience with WBT connectors?Also wondering on using no connectors on 1 end as Lincoln1 suggested. Audioeng, do you think with thin silver coated copper wire that this would work as well as a good connec... | |
| Are silver coated cables a bunch of hype? Some of the best sounding cables I have tried are Silver Coated Copper. I am currently using the QED Silver Anniversery speaker cables. My system is all tube based.These are the best I have tried. They replaced much more expensive cables and are s... | |
| Norah Jones LP from classicrecords.com arrived Also a Norah Jones fan. If you don't have a copy of her CD "Don't know why" GET IT! It is an import from england. Only 3 songs on it but it is mastered much better than "Come away with me". The version of Lone Star on it will drop your jaw! | |
| ONE shot to show off your System's Stuff CD or XRCD Eagles hell freezes over, track 6 Hotel California. Makes belivers out of the non beleivers!Never has failed to drop their jaw and many comments such as best system they have heard after playing. Excellent recording. | |
| Heartsick Yes Zaikesman, heck I even let those girls choose the music most nights! Why do you think I am going to miss it so much ;-). FatParrot I am going to partake it what you often reccommend and ponder that very question! Did have the beer, many, and d... | |
| Deteriorating speakers -- Class A today, C Tomorr I have speakers that were originaly built in the 80's.They have been re-foamed and are by far the best sound I have ever heard. The newest version sells for over $20K and even if I had the money I can't imagine being tempted. Well okay maybe:-). B... |