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| Borodin String Qtt 2 Ptss, Your post is kind of a mixed bag, in that it deals with both performance quality of a relatively obscure piece, recording quality, and power conditioning. It is not surprising to me that no one responded to a post requesting comments on the ... | |
| What's the greatest bargain in SET these days? Mikirob, I thought about the old SEDs as well. I heard them in a friend's Manley and they sounded pretty good. It would be interesting to hear Israel's thoughts on tubes for the dynamo, so if you contact him, please let me know what he says. PM if... | |
| What's the greatest bargain in SET these days? Mikirob, I had a feeling that dynamo wasn't going to last long. I assure you I have no connection with the seller.As Charles stated, the dynamo is brand new. My rectifier tube is arcing on start up, so it looks like I will be looking into rectifie... | |
| What's the greatest bargain in SET these days? JMC and Charles, I noticed a substantially better stage with the dynamo. I'm inclined to agree with Charles regarding the transformers. I can grab one end of the inspire and easily pick it up with one hand. Not so the dynamo. I didn't weigh them, ... | |
| What's the greatest bargain in SET these days? Speavler, Thanks for the comments. The 6SN7 I used was a Class A Sophia, vs a cheapo $15 6SL7. Please let me know how the KT88s work out for you. If one could address the soft muddy bottom end, this could be a pretty nice amp. I really liked what ... | |
| Is DSD download already an extinct format? Mapman, you ask good questions and provide good counterarguments. DSD is not universally better than PCM in the sense that all DSD recordings are better than PCM recordings. As for the technical reasons, I'm just a simple organic chemist, not an e... | |
| Is DSD download already an extinct format? TBG, I agree with your take. I'm sold on native DSD being better than PCM, and I am confident there is a large latent market waiting for the software to be released at a reasonable price. I am just afraid that there is a narrow window for capitali... | |
| What's the greatest bargain in SET these days? Charles, good question. I'm inclined to say no, it's not a Frank Jr. I like the dynamo a lot, and have listened to it for hours on end for the last 3 days and have really enjoyed it. The more hours I put on it, the more some of the harshness at hi... | |
| What's the greatest bargain in SET these days? Saki, Will do. Be patient, the dynamo is for a bedroom system for which I have not yet bought a source. However, I think I will leave it downstairs and use it for background music during the day while I am working around the house so I can get som... | |
| What's the greatest bargain in SET these days? Rebbi, no problem, my friend. It was a lot of fun and provided a nice diversion from some mind numbingly boring chores. It also gave me a chance to firm up my plans for my bedroom system. I'm sticking with the deCapos, and I will be driving them w... | |
| What's the greatest bargain in SET these days? Charles and Rebbi, when I first purchased the deCapos, the Cary SS amps were all I had around here to drive them with. Based on their performance with the Cary's I had a hard time figuring out why so many people were so enraptured with them. They ... | |
| What's the greatest bargain in SET these days? Rebbi, Ive had a chance to get some listening in over the last couple days. I have a lot of thoughts, but I will try to confine them to the relevant questions. 1. Can an SET amp satisfactorily drive the deCapo Bes ?2. Would such an amp represent... | |
| Is DSD download already an extinct format? Sony's problem is not that they are greedy, it is that they are tactically stupid. The beauty of capitalism, done right, is that it is a win-win proposition. The company, its employees, its stockholders, and its customers all benefit. So much for ... | |
| What's the greatest bargain in SET these days? JMC, you are correct regarding the KT66, but I did want to throw it into the mix since I have it on hand. If it turned out to be a stellar performer with the deCapos, I'm sure ReBbi would want to know, SET or not. With a very quick, initial listen... | |
| What's the greatest bargain in SET these days? Rebi, I have a pair of deCapo Bes. They are sitting idle in my bedroom, along with a coincident dynamo amp and a Denis Had Inspire KT66. I also have 8 WPC Coincident Frankenstein amps. Give me a couple days and I will give you a rundown on how the... |