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| Preamp question - Cary Clone I'd also check out the two preamps from Quicksilver (available in remote or non-remote versions). These are affordable, sound fantastic (I've owned the non-remote version for 12 years), and don't come with cold solder joints that require you to fi... | |
| PMC Twenty 22 standmount (discontinued) vs Dynaudio Contour 20 standmount (discontinued) In short, I think your gear would be a GREAT match for the Contour 20 based on my having lived with the 20i for 2 years and put a gazillion hours on them (I drive mine with all tube gear...120W Quicksilver monoblocs and Audible Illusions M3B tube ... | |
| Cello Palette w/ Capacitors You have a very, very fine piece there. Why not keep it and use it to bring music into your home and life? Assuming it's in good operating order, it could bring years and years of pleasure. | |
| Preamp question - Cary Clone Considering the fine amp and speakers you have, you deserve better than bottom shelf gear with what are very likely counterfeit parts. I say look at a real pre from a company that's a known entity. It never pays to buy cheap. | |
| New tubes in Rogue M-180 Monoblocks +1 here for the KT120's excellent reliability. I run these in my Quicksilver Mono 120s (2 pair in two systems), which all have well over 2,000 hours of use, and I've had zero issues...super reliable. I also love Shuggy KT-88's, which sound wonderf... | |
| Can't decide I have owned the Contour 20i's for 2 years, and I love them. But they are right at the edge of having a bit too much treble energy. The Heritage and Black Editions, both of which use the Esotar 3 tweeter, might push the treble too far, so I would ... | |
| Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too? Another vote for Kermit the Frog. I mean come on, he has no range, has a really nasal sound, and does he even play one instrument? Never saw the appeal. | |
| B&W 802D1 - How can I tame the brightness? Sell them, buy a pair of Spendor Classic 1/2s, and start enjoying your life and music again. Life is too short to deal with gear you don't like! No cable, power confitioner, tube, or amp/preamp change can sufficiently or fundamentally change a spe... | |
| How hot is too hot? 26 C/79 F is a bit toasty during the summer, but for a class A/B design, you should be fine per your dealer. That ambient temp with pure class A would be a different story, however. If it worries you, though, knock down your AC a few degrees, and ... | |
| Speaker set up for more than 1 person I agree with Spenav. What you're trying to achieve is fundamentally not possible. A true center image is only possible by one listener sitting precisely between the speakers. Set your speakers and chair up just for one person and then don't tinker... | |
| Aleph 3 safe to operate? Email Nelson.. he'll give you the best advice. | |
| Troubleshooting help Just be sure the components are turned off before you change inputs, etc. | |
| Have you reached your end point with this addictive hobby? Yep, completely done as of summer of 2024...no more gear. It actually worked out well because the cost of new and used gear (and shipping) is now officially, certifiably insane. | |
| And the biggest influence on sound quality is... ...a glass of great wine. | |
| Do You Unplug Equipment During Thunderstorms? Yes. I lived in South Florida for 15 years where there is insane, end of times lightning (you have no idea), and no way was I taking a chance. All it takes is one nasty strike, and you can kiss your system goodbye. |