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| Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier Sherod,I've looked forward to reading your update. I'm glad to learn that all goes well. My system, too, has never sounded better. There is only one point in your report about which I may be able to suggest improvement. I see you haven't tried Jos... | |
| Audio Horizons speaker cables.... Here are the components of my system:VPI Aries II w/ JWM 10 arm, Dynavector Karat 17D2 MkIIK&K Audio phono preampLevinson 37 transport (upgraded by Joseph Chow)Audio Horizons TD 3.0 DACAudio Horizons TP 2.0 preampVTL Signature MB185 monoblocks... | |
| Audio Horizons speaker cables.... Yes, I do use the Audio Horizons interconnects, power cords, and speaker cable. Joseph Chow, the Audio Horizons owner/designer, makes excellent cabling. You can learn that directly if you take advantage of his free trial program. I found that the ... | |
| Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier Spencer,I've answered your first question privately. The rest of my system includes:Coincident Tech Super Eclipse III loudspeakersVTL Signature MB 185 monoblock ampsAudio Horizons TP 3.0 tube DACLevinson #37 transport (extensive upgrades by Joseph... | |
| Benefit of DAC? Thinking of Bel Canto 2 Lilavine,One of thepleasures of this hobby is the research required to make a reasonable choice. I think Lkdog makes some good points. This site and the various on-line audio magazines contain reviews of equipment. Enjoy the browse through various... | |
| Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier Rx8man,Your comments about the Audio Horizons TP 2.0 certainly correspond to my experience of it. Joseph Chow does so many things so well that I am a little reluctant to say so. Audiogoners may think I am exaggerating or profiting from my remarks,... | |
| Benefit of DAC? Thinking of Bel Canto 2 Lilavine,I've found this decision about the digital source to be a tricky one. The shortcomings of a good CD player usually are manifested by listener fatigue. The fatigue comes from harmonic distortion, imbalances at certain frequencies, or some ... | |
| Benefit of DAC? Thinking of Bel Canto 2 A carousel player may give inferior performance because its transport is less stable than that of a single disc player. You could improve your system by getting a good single disc player with solid transport mechanism and a digital output. Then, a... | |
| Vandersteen, Coincident or Green Mountain I've owned the Super Eclipse III loudspeakers for about 18 months. My amplification comes from Audio Horizons TP 2.0B (tube preamp) and VTL MB-185 Signature monoblocks (tube amplifier). I use balanced connections. I have both analog and digital so... | |
| Which Tube Pre for 5K? I forgot to mention that there is another recent post in which other Audiogon members comment on the work of Joseph Chow and his Audio Horizons products. Search "Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier." | |
| Which Tube Pre for 5K? I've heard the BAT, the Aesthetix, the Blue Circle mentioned above, and I'll add another one - VTL 5.5. They are fine preamps. However, I've chosen to own the Audio Horizons TP 2.0, a balanced tube preamp. Audio Horizons has a home trial program. ... | |
| Good Value & Performance FLEXIBLE Power Cable? The latest versions of the Audio Horizons power cords are very flexible, comparatively inexpensive, and deliver excellent performance. | |
| Unusually good power cord for the money? Audio Horizons makes an excellent power cord. The "new" price falls in your range. There are more comments about them on AudioReview.com (search for "componentplus"). | |
| Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier I own a TP 2.0B. It is a superb preamp. Joseph Chow, the owner of Audio Horizons, offers a number of upgrades. If you have a balanced system, I suggest you audition a unit with upgraded transformers. Like Gamecock, I replaced a more costly preamp ... | |
| Equipment that has made you 'stop' looking? I second Gamecock's comments about the TP 2.0 preamp and Transparency cables from Audio Horizons. Also, let me add another Audio Horizon's product to the list: the TD 3.0 tube DAC. All of them superb products at very reasonable prices. |