charles1dad
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| Tekton DIs or Legacy Focus SEs? Bill (grannyring),Agree às we both know audio opinions are by default relative and subjective. Different listeners will have varying impressions, goes with the territory so to speak. This is exactly why if at all possible you have to hear these s... | |
| Tekton DIs or Legacy Focus SEs? I wouldn't describe the DI as warm either but it can preserve the full bodied sound if present in the recording. But it can be somewhat tricky (in a good sense) with the DI because they so reflect the driving amplifier. So you can tailor the s... | |
| Tekton DIs or Legacy Focus SEs? Dave,I understand your point. Mac can answer this himself but I believe he was using SS and/or push pull tube amplifiers with his Legacy speakers. He wasn't using the ZOTL or the SET with the Legacy which wouldn't be best amplification option wi... | |
| Jadis JA30 Mk2, how great??? Hi Daveyf,Its a good thing when you achieve that type of synergy. As you know it can require some patience and trial and error. It surprises me when some people dismiss the effect of power cables and consider them "snake oil " products. Just as... | |
| Tekton DIs or Legacy Focus SEs? I believe that Mac was using different power amplifiers with his Legacy speakers. The ZOTL and SET amplifiers are very viable choices for the Double Impacts as it is easier to drive than the Legacy. The DI allows a wider range of amplifiers to be ... | |
| Tekton DIs or Legacy Focus SEs? Cohicks4,As already suggested home audition if at all possible. I've heard both speakers but not in direct comparison. Tekton Double Impacts I find more musical , engaging and more natural/organic in sonic character yet exceptionally dynamic and... | |
| Let's talk power cords Geoff wrote that "real science doesn't pretend to know everything " , nor is it arrogant but rather curious and investigatory. This is absolutely right. Willemj note the spirit of what this implies, you should rethink your smug attitude and nam... | |
| Let's talk power cords Willemj,No need on this forum to introduce politics and snide condescending remarks about the United States. Please stay on topic if you don't mind. There are many available venues for political discourse. Charles | |
| Let's talk power cords Thirsty, Without question over the years through a number of audio systems (mine and friends) I have heard the positive impact of using well designed/made power cables. I’m surprised when I read comments from those who say they do not hear an impr... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Sorting out the subtle details of massed strings, voices and continousness of piano are qualities that some listeners say the Lampizator Pacific does in a very natural manner.Charles | |
| Low heat alternative to FIRSTWATT J2 ? OK, I see you are making the distinction between Pass Labs and Nelson Pass's designs which would include First Watt. No problem. The F. W. are definitely a mixed bag of circuit ideas by him.charles | |
| Tekton Double Impacts Aric,Your description of the cathode capacitors explains the seeming high gain Tom has. Good to know that the gain level is adjustable. This sure seems to be a very well engineered amplifier and exceptionally good sounding based on Tom's sheer jo... | |
| Tekton Double Impacts Hi Tom,If you're getting 80 to 90 db SPL at the 9 o'clock volume control position, you have a lot of system gain. Is the Micro ZOTL line stage gain adjustable?Charles | |
| Tekton Double Impacts Ozzy,As far as moving the speakers around folks here say the Herbie's footers are fine. for this task. Bottom line You had to do what’s best for you and I understand that. Best of luck going forward. Charles | |
| Tekton Double Impacts Tom,Congratulations on your 300b SET amplifier, it sounds like Aric did a fantastic job! I think you're hearing what I hear regarding the 300b. When executed to a high standard this tube just seems made for the sole purpose of producing music ... |