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Eventus Phobos or YG Carmel ?
Super old question here but it took me that long to hear the Eventus Phobos.  Fantastic speakers. They do need good electronics to shine. Moderate tube power amps 30w+ will do the job on power. Im using 845s.  Super recommended speakers.  Never h... 
How much power for Merlin VSM speakers?
The legacy continues :)Im a new owner of Merlin after reading all the amazing reviews through out the years. I had the vsm se running with 300b monos at 18wpc with great results. Then tried with leak 50 el34 25 wpc and the base definitely was deep... 
California Audio Labs Master Series
Hey Fabio.I have a sc ten and wanted to kniw what tube do you like to use with it.  
Speakers Like Merlin VSM?
Is 2021 and a year ago I got a pair of Merlin SE and man, do they sing. Using them with some 300b 18wpc monos and a Lamm L1 pre and various sources.The guy who sold them to me said that they are like microscopes and is true. I never seen a speaker... 
Are "vintage" DAC's worthwhile, or is this a tech that does not age well
What a long thread in 2021. I agree with 80% of the comments and I really like the comments about the environment, room acoustics and type of music you listen. I currently listen to the current production Mytek, Berkeley, Hegel and also a vintage ... 
Krell KSA100 MKI power consumption
Fantastic amplifier the KSA100. I have mine hooked up to a dedicated 20amp line, and yes it draws 7-8amp at full power.  
Grover Huffman Speaker Cables
“”””Groverh, please share your answer to the original question if possible. Thanks””””I just bought a pair of 6ft SX cables to and compared them to what I previously had in the system 1.5ft CARDAS Cross/SPK Bi-Wire. In my system the SE sound bette... 
Mytek Manhattan or Berkeley Alpha or PS Audio Direct Stream
I hope this helps. Altho not on the same models just consider the sound signature of each manufacture. I own the Brooklyn and the Alpha 1Both sound great, but I do prefer the Alpha that sounds more neutral and yes, sometimes cool. Soundstage is al... 
Has anyone tried the Audience Forte F3 power cord?
What a long thread...........Just noted that Wolf Audio uses Audience cords for their 12k streamers. I don't own one and can not say anything about its performance but if a company like Wolf uses them to me is common sense that they are good. Im i... 
Audio research 100.2 any good ?????
Thereis an AR 100.2 for sale right now. The sller had 2 and I bought the other one. Make him an offer, he seamed preaty reasonable and honest. Good luck. 
Amp upgrade for Aerial Acoustics 10T's? (
I also have a pair of 10ts that im runing with an old ampzilla, but im not pleased with the sound. Could be that the Ampzilla is all in original condition and may need some love from Mike Zuccaro in San Diego. But i think it will be to much troubb... 
BWS Tube equipment?
I see this old  and 14 years later after listening to all kind of equipmant. I would like to send my love to BSW tube, that deserve lots of reconition in this sientific art of sound. Evolutionary genius.