blindjim
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| Tube 'Characteristics' - EL-34 and 845 and 211 Paulfolbrecht>> EL34s have a sort of creamy midrange too, one that is possibly more euphonic, but not as clear. <<As I've no doubt that is your exp, I have to say I feel the context of the application will determeine more so the qualit... | |
| Notes on Harbeth, Vandersteen, Avalon & Spendor BrianmgrarcomPrecisely.Someday perhaps, I'll get past the thought more than two drivers are needed to produce better sound and look closer at something like the 30s.That said, when I do listen routinely to some of my own two ways, I am reminded ho... | |
| What’s next up on the docket for you? Hevac1Congrats. I'm sure a better screen would be a large step up, or at very least a very good one.I have a mind which wanders a lot on which item stepped up would be the best thing. I also recall having such notions prior to getting what I have ... | |
| step up from rotel? Waiting to hear what everything sounds like in a new place is sage advice. You might forgoe any exchanges then or not. The 1080 is a nice amp. Good bass, a tick on the warm side. Not huge and weighty. Easy to manage and can be run xlr or se. ther... | |
| Notes on Harbeth, Vandersteen, Avalon & Spendor I believe I was actually thinking of a Harbeth model a bit further up in the line. 60? 70? ...I recall the selling price of around $12K on a pair I read about not long ago. I believe it had 3 drivers and was stand mounted.I had initially felt they... | |
| Tube 'Characteristics' - EL-34 and 845 and 211 Now there is an outstanding point. I've heard a few EL34 based amps and all have had a quite different sonic signature. One set in triode, two others in Pentode, Not sure which #34 tubes in each. JJ's or someother popular brand I think... nothing ... | |
| What’s next up on the docket for you? RjaThe field will narrow abruptly once you consider the needs of the speakers and the abilities of your power amp (s), along with the size of the room and your preffs for esthetics and of course there may be that budget aspect too.The notion which... | |
| Notes on Harbeth, Vandersteen, Avalon & Spendor As I'ver recently overcome any urges to pursue Vandy's speaker line up, the Harbeth 30s are on my back burner 'day dream believer' list.Would it be wrong to say the 30s are a more listenable speaker that don't convey as much punch and extension qu... | |
| step up from rotel? If BAT find a vk 500 w/BAT pack.If looking in that price range of vk 200 think about an Odyssey Stratos extreme.An ATI 2000 2ch would be a step up IMO.I'd think really hard about a Butler TDB amp too. Although a Hybrid amp, I feel it's a no braine... | |
| Warm to Neutral Speaker Cables under $800? Personally, using but one source? I'd step up there first. Briefly using the Pro Sils, I wasn't terribly intrigued with them. They arent too refined. In combination with that Bench DAC, that right there might be the issue.If only one IC is in pla... | |
| Tube 'Characteristics' - EL-34 and 845 and 211 Dopogue Not trying to change the thread, as it interests me too, but would you mind indicating the diffs from 34's to 77's?I use the CED winged C 34's presently in my mono blocks.Thanks. | |
| Boy, do I need help have you tried using RCA instead of balanced on the CDP?There would be less gain involved with RCA, and that might help out for now. | |
| What’s next up on the docket for you? Hmmmm.My early exp with BAT preamps showed me a preamp with two gain controls, R & L, and volume. having since read of others so appointed, I just figured someone somewhere would have such a gizmo. Oil well. It's a lark for me anyhow.Centraliz... | |
| What’s next up on the docket for you? Jax2 Well. Thanks much. My 'aftermarket' note was an anomoly. Beats me why I put that in there.The thought on twin gain controls is due to the loss of sensitivity in my left ear by about 4db or so... and why I listen in the nearfield... with the v... | |
| What’s next up on the docket for you? Good. For anyone else:http://www.avguide.com/review/playback-23-shure-srh840-professional-monitoring-headphonesI thought so as well. I feel as long as I stay out of the 'big HP room' SOMETHING ALONG THOSE LINES PLUS A MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AFTERMARKE... |