charles1dad
Responses from charles1dad
| Tekton Double Impacts Hi Bill,Off course I was describing the sound of the system as a whole (there's no other way). To try and isolate the speakers is difficult. It is obvious to me that they are truly resolved and honest as the sound changes starkly given a changing... | |
| Tekton Double Impacts Hi Tom (Mac),Thank you for inviting me into your home to hear the Double Impacts and I really appreciated your very gracious hospitality. Tom and I first listened to the speakers driven by the LTA MZ2-S. Well I finally heard this "1" watt compon... | |
| Tekton Double Impacts Kenny,I appreciate the fact that you want to adhere to a specified budget for your custom made amplifier. I do agree with Bill's recommendation of using film capacitors rather than electrolytic capacitors in the power supply if this doesn't disru... | |
| Tekton Double Impacts Hi Kenny,Thanks for the detailed reply, you are definitely on the right track. My 300b Frankenstein has interstage transformers as does my Coincident Statement Line Stage (101D tubes which are DHT). I can see no reason why your 2A3 which is also D... | |
| Tekton Double Impacts Hi Kenny,Overbuilt power supply and a good quality output transformer, Kenny I knew you’d get it all sorted out 😊. I believe that you’ll have a very high quality 2A3 SET amplifier for an exceptionally reasonable price. What a wonderful match with ... | |
| The use of the word "musical" as an adjective Well given the responses posted here I'd say that people have a pretty clear understanding of the term "musical". When I use this term it is meant as a compliment. It implies music reproduction that breathes life and emotion and allows engagement... | |
| Tekton Double Impacts Kenny,That was a beautiful summation on the unique qualities of DHT SET, very well expressed my friend, heightened musical involvement. I'm glad you rediscovered it😊.Charles | |
| Tekton Double Impacts Kenny, I have complete confidence that you will sort out all of the numerous details and have a terrific custom amplifier built that will mate superbly to the Double Impacts. You raised the issue of 4 ohm versus the 8 ohm tap for driving these spe... | |
| Tekton Double Impacts Bill, Good transformer suggestions. There are excellent Japanese choices available but they are quite costly. The Frankenstein uses Japanese double C core transformers and no question that they're excellent quality. No question either that they... | |
| Tekton Double Impacts Agree with Bill regarding point to point vs a circuit board and also the output transformer. Kenny get the best output transformer you can comfortably afford if you decide to go the custom route (I know you realize this). That choice can literal... | |
| Tekton Double Impacts Kenny,The stainless steel chassis of the Frankenstein is actually understated and elegant when seen in person, it isn’t gaudy at all in my opinion. The Aric Audio looks interesting and makes me wonder how it compares to the Triode Labs amplifie... | |
| Tekton Double Impacts Hi Kenny,Thank you for your listening impressions of these two very fine amplifiers. Teajay has very good ears and has heard many High quality components over the years. You’ve heard many good amplifiers over the years as well and have a sense of ... | |
| Tekton Double Impacts Hi Kenny, In terms of the tonality of musical instruments and human voice what differences (if any) are there between the 2A3 SET and your LTA ZOTL 40 amplifier? Charles | |
| Arc Ref 75se vs D'Agostino Momentum Stereo Very good comments and perspective expressed here. My bottom line is follow your instincts and gut feeling. Choose the amplifier that seems to involve you more emotionally with your music. This is the one that will make you the happiest long term.... | |
| Coincident Frankenstein mk.2 amps To be candid 90 % of my music listening is jazz which is overwhelmingly acoustic instruments and human voice. No doubt that this favors the innate qualities of a very good 300b SET amplifier. The Frankenstein is excellent with electric blues musi... |