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Axpona audio show. Is it worth seeing(hearing)?
I attended this show last year and enjoyed it.  There was a mixture of quality manufacturers and products to seek out and listen to.  Some of the rooms stood out as exceptionally good sounding.  It was worth the 4 hour drive and the expense of an ... 
Do I need a power conditioner?
Hi Leotis,You made a very wise decision in choosing a balanced AC power transformer/conditioner.  Balanced power is a different approach and is an excellent choice for audio components. I’ve used one in my system for 8 years and consider it a nece... 
Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes
The one drawback I could cite for the 300b is that the very upper tier examples are expensive. Takatsuki 1800-2000 USD per pair, Elrog 1500 USD pr. The EML XLS is reasonably priced relatively speaking and especially given its superb performance. A... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Allan,You are welcome. I like making others aware of good music and I enjoy the recommendations from those posting here. No matter how large one's music library is there are always new discoveries introduced. Allan I've used the PS Audio PWT (memo... 
Recap my ailing Forte 4a?
Kebslew,I think the suggestion to listen to some class D amplifiers is a good idea, just listen and see what you think. If you feel the Forte is better sounding (and it could be) change the capacitors and enjoy this amp for many more years. Pure c... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Frank,Here's one from that era I believe you and others would enjoy. Peggy Lee "Blues Cross Country" features her with a big band with arrangements by a young Quincy Jones, very good music/recording.Charles 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Frank,Helen Merrill with Clifford Brown is a classic! So is Sarah Vaughan with Clifford Brown, timeless music. Agree with your opinion of Doris Day’s vocal talent. Two excellent male vocalist from that era are Billy Eckstine and Johnny Hartman. Th... 
Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes
I wish you good luck with the revised Elrog 300b. I hope their reliability will now equal the superb sound quality.Charles 
Coherent Speakers from Canada
Robert,This speaker brand has received very good show reviews/reports at the Canadian TAVES particularly from 6 Moons. The designer Frank Fazzalari is quite regarded. It is apparently an easy to drive speaker,  6 Moons said it sang in a large room... 
Tekton Double Impacts
Hi Mac,Would you be interested in trying the Coincident Frankenstein MK II SET  (8 watts) with your speakers to determine how compatible they may be?Charles  
Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes
Thomas Mayer says that the current Elrogs have been substantially improved and is backing it up with a 1 year warranty. I may at some future date revisit this 300b tube given the extended warranty period,  I'm in no hurry  and am currently really ... 
Wilson Audio Haters
Skytop,I believe that the word "hate" is used far too often to describe what is more accurately disagreement or difference of opinion. In the current environment any opposing perspective is so quickly  (and easily) deemed to be hate  (ful). I don'... 
How old is too old for a Dac?
500.00 dollars? Extraordinary value. This small Japanese company flies under the radar outside of Asia.Charles 
How old is too old for a Dac?
Jond,This should be an enjoyable shootout and I am interested in your outcome. Charles  
How old is too old for a Dac?
Jond, Honestly either way you can’t go wrong. It was the tube aspect of the AN DAC that grabbed my interest às well as their reputation. I hadn’t considered Yamamoto until the Distributor expressed such enthusiasm. He was a fellow SET aficionado a...