charles1dad
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| Opinions needed Hi 10ht,I agree with those who say that more specific information (room size, preferred listeningvolume level, amplifier etc.) will likely result in more meaningful recommendations. What sonic characteristics do you most value? Given you enjoy jaz... | |
| Coincident Frankenstein mk.2 amps tswista,I’m using the Mullard CV 378 and as I wrote earlier there haven’t been any performance or reliability concerns. This tube and/or the 5u4gb will serve you very well. .The KR XLS was loaned to me and as stated had excellent sound quality. I ... | |
| Coincident Frankenstein mk.2 amps tswista,The following tubes I’ve used and are superb in my Frankensteins.Elrog, Takatsuki, KR XLS and EML XLS. In terms of sound quality you can’t go wrong with any of them. I’ve settled on the EML XLS. Absolutely reliable, very rugged workhorse t... | |
| Coincident Frankenstein mk.2 amps tswista, Congratulations on acquiring the Frankenstein mono blocks. I'm happy to read that they're sounding "wonderful " in your system. I suspect the pairing with your incoming Zu Soul Supremes will be a genuine example of music listening bliss.C... | |
| Coincident speakers 14 Ohms - What amplification to use when streaming Tidal. Hi enofile,IMO you have numerous good options to consider. Have you decided on a budget range? There are excellent amplifiers of various topologies that I believe would serve you well. I have a bias toward low to moderate power simple circuit am... | |
| Hornshoppe "the Truth" preamp - any opinions? Bill,Thanks for your listening impressions. I haven't beard the Clayton amplifiers but I know that they have received consistently high praise over many years as truly excellent pure class A amplifiers. Charles | |
| Hornshoppe "the Truth" preamp - any opinions? Bill,The Truth and Clayton combination is very interesting. What does it provide in regard to sonics/music reproduction beetter/different from your Lyngdorf?Charles | |
| Coincident Frankenstein mk.2 amps Cal,On paper the Coincident Eclipse line and the Victory line of speakers had very similar specifications. In reality the Eclipse models were the easier to drive speakers. I believe that they had 1 higher ohms (load impedance).2 Probably simpler ... | |
| Coincident Frankenstein mk.2 amps tswisla, When you have the time I’d love to know your listening impressions of the Esoteric- Frankenstein- Zu audio chain. The Frankenstein should mate beautifully with the 16 ohm load Soul Supremes. My Coincident Total Eclipse II are 14 ohms and... | |
| Coincident Frankenstein mk.2 amps Tswisla "Life changing revelation" I understand this reaction as it’s how I felt 10 years ago with my first listening of the Frankenstein in my home. It immediately clicked with me and was precisely what I was seeking. It is the foundation of my a... | |
| Coincident Frankenstein mk.2 amps HiTswisla,Congratulations on acquiring the Frankenstein MK III. I f Israel declares it an improvement of the MK II I believe him based on previous updated products from him. As you may know not every Coincident owner has been pleased with their en... | |
| Saxaphone vs. Trumpet...Which do you prefer? I fall in line with Frogman in that one instrument isn’t "easier" to play or master than another. Watching the above video displayed 5 truly superb musicians who’ve mastered their respective instrument, is it more difficult to play the drum kit to... | |
| Saxaphone vs. Trumpet...Which do you prefer? Frogman,thank you very much for your informative reply. I knew if anyone could provide a reasonable and thoughtful reeponse it would be you. Regarding the baritone saxophone I find it interesting that two recognized masters of this instrument (Ge... | |
| Saxaphone vs. Trumpet...Which do you prefer? +1 Thad Jones very much under appreciated IMHO. Fabulous talent and tone. The same could be said of trumpeter Fats Navarro, enormous talent who died too early.Charles | |
| Saxaphone vs. Trumpet...Which do you prefer? Trainsam,Do you also play the cornet or fugelhorn as well? I am enjoying this thread.Charles |