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charles1dad

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Capitol Audio Fest
Hi gsm18439 and jond,Both of you seem to have very similar taste to mine based on reading your posts over the years. How would you guys describe the sound of the Shindo? Which preamp and power amplifier were they using? I’ve always heard good thin... 
For tube sound, which is more important: preamp or power amp?
Inna,Both Al and Wolf use SS preamps with tube power amplifiers and I have no question that their sound quality is  stellar. Here’s an example Robert Koda preamp(SS) with Wavac amplifier (tube). Bet that this would sound superb. Charles 
Tekton Double Impacts
Hi Ozzy,I can appreciate your mounting frustration with the communication issues you’ve been experiencing. I hope you hang in there . I’ve heard the DIs and am familiar with your Atma-sphere (M 60vmonocblocks). This would be a truly fine pairing i... 
For tube sound, which is more important: preamp or power amp?
Preamps have to drive the amplifier so consideration to proper impedance matching is needed. Once addressed a high quality tube or SS preamp should both perform well in the sense of "driving" the amplifier. listeners will then decide which sonic p... 
For tube sound, which is more important: preamp or power amp?
I generally agree that as you approach very high levels of design and implementation the distinction between tube and SS  is diminished (but does not disappear). I find this narrowing more so for preamps rather than power amplifiers (the gulf is l... 
For tube sound, which is more important: preamp or power amp?
+2 Keith. I have beard virtually every type of combination of tube and transistor components over the years.  IMO tubes impart more overall sonic influence via power amplifiers than as preamplifiers. I suspect I'm in the minority and most response... 
Jadis JA30 Mk2, how great???
Gwalt,I get the impression that you may have arrived at your destination with the acquisition of the CAT amplifiers mated to the Gamut speakers 😊.Charles  
Low heat alternative to FIRSTWATT J2 ?
It was mentioned above that all Pass/F.W. amplifiers use NFB.   The F2, F4, M2  and S.I.T. do not utilize NFB.Charles  
Low heat alternative to FIRSTWATT J2 ?
Nelson Pass designed a 40 watt push pull version of the S.I.T. using the Sony VFET for the D.I.Y. community, it is pure class A. I used this amplifier in my system for 3 weeks recently. It gets very warm but not hot. I don’t see how the First Watt... 
Jadis JA30 Mk2, how great???
Hi Gwalt, Believe me,  I'm very well aware that there are truly excellent amplifiers available besides my current one.  I can easily name half a dozen amplifiers that I believe would thoroughly please me as much as my cherished Frankenstein.  But ... 
Jadis JA30 Mk2, how great???
Hi daveyf, I absolutely agree that choices made regarding audio components is all about one's taste.  I've heard Rowland amplifiers and can confirm they sound very good.  My point was that despite their high level of performance you currently pref... 
Jadis JA30 Mk2, how great???
Jadis JA 30MK II preferable over the Jeff Rowland.CAT preferable over the Gamut. Two high esteem solid state amplifiers,  but there's just something about tubes when done right. I refer to it as the "breath of life " factor. You just know it when ... 
Jadis JA30 Mk2, how great???
Gwalt, I met Ken Steven’s a few years ago at CES and he was using his preamplifier and mono blocks driving the Wilson Sasha. Those are no doubt impressive power amplifiers. I’m quite familiar with his CAT preamp as two friends of mine had them at ... 
Jadis JA30 Mk2, how great???
Hi Gwalt, Just curious, have you heard yourspeakers with a Gamut amplifier? A friend of mine heard this brand’s amp/speaker combination and he thought it was very good sounding. C 
Ayre KX-R or PS Audio BHK Pre
Hello srafi,  I can understand your dilemma given your logistics.  The Ayre is accessible  (your local dealer) and THE BHK isn't. Ayre has a longstanding reputation and very loyal customers.  It isn't a reach to decide in favor of the Ayre for the...