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Tekton Double Impacts
The 700 watt Nord class D amplifier directly compared to the 1 watt Micro /MZ2-S. The epitome of different philosophies and design, this would be interesting and informative. The Double Impacts would bare all about both. I think that the 1 watt co... 
Parasound vs Primaluna vs Alternatives
Agree with David. Parsons your posts are well written, clarity is indeed a desirable asset. Arthur Salvatore is extremely enthusiastic about the Truth line stage ánd has reviewed it extensively. . Charles 
Tekton Double Impacts
Mac, "Absolutely stellar" With results that spectacular from the 1 watt if makes me wonder if you need a power amplifier 😊. Many amplifiers could possibly be a step backwards from where you are. High power seems superfluous with the Double Impacts... 
Tekton Double Impacts
+1 teajay, count me as interested/curious as well.  If this sub 1000.00 dollar amplifier is of good quality it'd be quite a low  cost mate for the Double Impacts.  Richard Austen is in my opinion a very good and honest reviewer and is familiar wit... 
Fuses fuses fuses
"East is east and west is west and never the twain shall meet" Geoff, well stated and true. Terry9 I can tell you that the upgrade fuses are clearly effective in my system. However you’d likely remain skeptical based on your own inherent bias and ... 
Line magnetic 508 with Tekton Double Impacts. Match Up
Hi,Correction, waltersalas not waltersilas.1 on the home page click explore2 then click member look up 3 enter the username (waltersalas) and click4when name appears click search,  send a message will appear. Charles  
Fuses fuses fuses
Hello Terry9, Deception can of course work in both directions (pun intended). One can convince themselves they hear something that may or may not exist. Conversely one can convince themselves that there can’t possibly be a difference to hear based... 
Line magnetic 508 with Tekton Double Impacts. Match Up
Hello, Contact member waltersilas via audiogon email.  He has this combination and said that it is superb, I believe him.  He's an experienced listener with very good ears and exceptionally good taste. Charles  
Tekton Double Impacts
Hi Al,Excellent comments and explanation on this topic.  This is a classic example of how someone would erroneously place the blame of lack of amplifier power when in fact the culprit is a lack of gain in the audio system. This is a distinction I'... 
Fuses fuses fuses
Zavato,I understand,  honestly there will be various descriptions of what different listeners have heard.  Your experience may in fact be quite different from mine.  I've no desire to convince or persuade anyone of anything as it is a fruitless ef... 
Fuses fuses fuses
The placement of the fuses regarding direction  is random.  In my DAC and Line Stage the initial placement was better than when I subsequently reversed them. With my mono block amplifiers reversing the initial placement led to an improved sound.  ... 
Fuses fuses fuses
My experience with the SR Black fuses is similar to those of nonoise with his fuses. I listened to the fuses placed in one direction and then reversed this direction. Without fail there’s an undeniable change in the sound, not necessarily good vs ... 
Tekton Double Impacts
LP I hope it all works out well for you and your family. I never take good health and enjoying listening to music for granted. Both are a blessing.Charles 
Tekton Double Impacts
Mikirob,Thanks for inserting the Micro ZOTL and listening again. I only raised the question based on teajay's very positive impressions. I respect his reviewing skills/experience. If he says something sounds exceptionally  good I take him at his w... 
Tekton Double Impacts
In my experience the vast majority of tube push pull amplifiers are class AB circuits. There are a handful that are pure class A.Lancelock,Synergy is definitely a factor in many circumstances. In my case using the same brand line stage and power a...