celtic66
Responses from celtic66
| Help selecting a power cord. I’ll add to the Cullen parade. These are quite good and the only PC cable I use throughout the system. Crossover ll is his top cable and has stripped down many a competitor. | |
| Do active speakers have high THD amplifiers? But, how does it taste. I watch some posters banter about the ingredients and then recipe for perfect sound conjuring up concrete conclusions. Fact is, one could gather the same ingredients for a dish and come up with a completely different resu... | |
| Clean AC power Some good recipes given. My pathway involves PPT "The Gate", OYAIDE SWO-XXX ULTIMO Wall Outlet Receptacle with carbon fiber wall plate, Patrick Cullen Crossover II power cords and Decware Zen Power Conditioner.This has all been quite effective lo... | |
| Isoacoustics overweight Twoleftears has correctly read and economically answered the OP question. Bravo for staying on track and providing a useful accurate response, sans hyperbole or off subject pontification. Refreshing. | |
| Why did you choose the components and speakers that are in your system? +1 Because they sound superb. But really, you are looking for direction.Gut punch dynamics, lightening attack, full soundstage, instrument/vocals separation, live performance without sounding clinical. Is that about right?IMO achieved only throu... | |
| Best Integrated Amp (for me) +1 Rega Brio or used Rega Elex-R. | |
| AR9LS Speakers - a good buy at $1k I sold that speaker in the day. Now as I’m in radiology, I whole heartedly recommend it as its size and mass ensure our job security. Seriously, we used to deliver this speaker with a minimum of two people as it was a hernia generator.If you wan... | |
| Looking for preamp which is good at BOTH single-ended AND balanced output Cannot satisfy your price point at full retail, but the Sugden LA-4 and the ATC preamps satisfy your needs as I understand them. I own both of them and they are quite good and quite under the radar. | |
| Is there a Solid State amp that can satisfy a SET guy? Honestly, did not carefully read all of the feedback. Sugden mono blocks! Badass power! Musical! Wretchedly fast!I've owned lots of Sugden amplification and a 300B Manley preamp. Yes, I know that is not a 300B based amp. But, the immediacy o... | |
| Active Speaker Choice I’ve run the ATC 40A speakers for over two years and there is no turning back from the immediacy and dynamics active produce. It is truly a different and wonderful world. With each upgrade they move forward reflecting the chosen improvement.Thes... | |
| The Music Room Recently purchased a Sugden LA-4 Masterclass preamp which turned out to have a defective IR receiver, so no remote volume.They sent a RA which paid for shipping, reported the found defect, informed me Sugden would need to supply from England. Rep... | |
| Sugden LA-4 review....the missing link joneill; Mercury is enjoying life in Santa Fe now as my active ATC 40s simply demand SS. They are so fast. It is still an amazing preamp in stock form and shockingly good with V cap upgrade. | |
| Noise issues that can’t be corrected. Pearl Audio in downtown Portland Oregon went to extremes of glass which they claimed was -40db as well as substantial wall insulation on the exterior facing the street and city park. Freaky as one watched cars go by and children playing in the pa... | |
| User Error Disaster Sorry, just noted your (expanded) response and see the $500-700 price range. Rega integrated used will still get you there. Yes, I would still leave the Sonata behind unless you must have the MC preamp section I seem to remember. | |
| User Error Disaster Sugden A21SE will bring you into this century, best by miles your current setup (I’ve owned this vintage of BK) and leave behind any upcoming repair issues. Things simply wear out with nearly 30 years of use. Be happy for some much enjoyment fro... |