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| Needed: Tuner in the ATL Mike Burns for the TT. Enxcellent. | |
| Tube amp recommendations to drive Joseph Audio speakers The ARC Ref 2 I'm currently using was a big improvement on the solid state Classe preamp I had been using. The Ref 2 I've owned for over a decade, it is definitely not lean tonally; if anything, it's slightly on the warm and "tubey" side. I've i... | |
| Anybody Try A5s With Pass XA30.8? Use my A5’s with Pass 60.8 mono’s. No problem in a 29 by 16 by 10 foot room and listening about 10 feet from speakers. Loudest I listen is maybe 90 - 95 db peaks, usually much less. The 30.8 at half the power should be OK at the moderate volume... | |
| Subwoofers: add a JL Audio or switch to 2 Rythmic subs? The E112 is located near one of the main speakers - outside it closer to the side wall. As stated the low pass crossover is set to 40 herz range; in effect, we’re talking 40 foot long sound waves. Mid and upper bass from the A5’s is ample. Low ... | |
| Suggestions for Phono Preamp I have an EAT Petit in my second system featuring Joseph Audio Pulsar 2’s. It’s a quite revealing system. The little EAT sounds wonderful in this set up. Plus, all the loading and gain adjustments can be made easily on the fly while listeni... | |
| Magico vs the world My A5’s do 3D imaging like crazy. One of their strengths IMO. They basically disappear. Check your set up. | |
| Magico vs the world I have the A5. Love ‘em!! Low distortion, dynamic, and throw a great soundstage. They benefit from careful set up, especially as they crank out a lot of bass energy. They like power too. They are ultra revealing but musical as long as you fee... | |
| Care to offer comparisons? Wilson, YG, Magico, Stenheim, Rockport, Audio Note I have a fair bit of experience with Wilson and Magico, as well as Joseph Audio. In a similar price range have also heard a few Sonus Faber and Borresen models. Have not heard the Stenheim's or the YG's or the Rockport's. The best Wilson I've h... | |
| Which ARC ref linestage to try: Ref3, Ref5, Ref5SE? HATE forward sounding systems Some people do not read carefully. I stated that my Ref 5SE is more forward than my Ref 2 mk II. That does not mean that it is forward overall, just that it is more neutral than the older unit - which, by comparison, is less neutral by being a t... | |
| The new Borresen M1's...a new direction? I heard the M1's recently at my local dealer. They ARE fantastic sound wise. Very nice aesthetically as well. $100K way too much for me, however. I could see $30K though. Also heard the Z2. Also great sound, maybe not quite to same lev... | |
| Which ARC ref linestage to try: Ref3, Ref5, Ref5SE? HATE forward sounding systems I have 2 ARC Reference line stages, a Ref 2 and a Ref 5SE. The older unit is warmer and more recessed. The newer unit is more transparent, dynamic and more forward; the 5SE also has better bass. Both create a huge soundstage and are wonderful i... | |
| Starting from Basically Scratch. Help me power some Wilson Watt Puppys I have the W/P 7's. Recommend the Parasound A21+ in your price range. Slightly warm but good sounding and powerful amp. The Wilson's like current, would stay away from the smaller class D or British units. Used Pass might work too but more cos... | |
| End Game Turntable suggestions +1 I have a Feickert Volare, a SOTA Star III (vintage) as well as a TW Acustic Raven. All are better than any Rega IMO. Have no experience with Acoustic Solid. The TW is on another level above the others I own, as it should be as it costs 2X ... | |
| What's your favorite $5-7000 turntable? I have SOTA, Feickert, and TW Acustic TT's. SOTA great for isolation but Feickert are more quiet. Like the latter more than Clearaudio. Volare great for the money. Good luck! | |
| Wilson Sasha W/P amplifier pairing The tweeter in the Sasha 1's is the older inverted titanium tweeter. It is good but can be a little harsh/edgy with some material and in some set ups. How do I know? Because i have owned W/P 7's for 17 years (same tweeter). Didn't really recog... |