charles1dad
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| Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes Amplifiers with gentle/conservative operating parameters are probably no problem for the Elrog. | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Andrew,If by Asian you're referencing the Audio Exotic crowd, I find them a good barometer for the "really good stuff". I don't believe the Goldmund is argeted towards their taste. I'm certain they'd reject it on being "clinical" and lacking emoti... | |
| Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes Rfprice,If you decide to choose the Takatsuki you won't be disappointed IMO. I had to replace one Takatsuki after about 15 months and they honored the warranty without issue. The Elrog ER is the best sounding 300b I've heard in my amplifier. The r... | |
| CYRUS CD t Transport Lak,What is your budget ? The PS Audio PWT is superb and aren't difficult to find used. Congratulations on getting the Yamamoto DAC, it is special. Charles, | |
| Looking for really fine cables at really low price Rob,I imagine that if anyone could ever build a SS amplifier that rivals a high quality DHT SET Yazaki would be very high on that list. Maybe I'll get to hear his amplifier one day. I remain skeptical only because I've heard this said adnauseum ab... | |
| Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes Rfprice,I can say that as of now if you order Elrogs from tubesusa.com(George Lenz) he'll ask about your specific amplifier in order to match operational parameters. Other vendors may now be following these same guidelines as well. | |
| Looking for really fine cables at really low price Rob,You make numerous good points. The "neutral/accuracy" camp would find our preferences "too colored". The tonal warmth, fullness and harmonic density is to some artifact and not true to the source. I respect their different take on sound, I jus... | |
| Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes Hi Gary,I'm not sure of what method of selection they utilized(existing tubes or new batch). My suspicion is new specific batch. I was assured my replacement Elrogs were specifically matched to the Frankenstein MK II operating parameters ( my orig... | |
| Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes Bill, If it's any consolation my Frankenst MK II (purchased 2009) is much older than yours. Fortunately I suffered no amplifier damage when the original Elrog went bad. I just popped in an EML and all was fine.Charles, | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Andrew. Ok, I thought perhaps Wisnon's unbridled enthusiastic report may have been persuasive for you. Charles, | |
| Would adding a pre back into the system eliminate Hi Jerryaudio,Do you have a particular replacement active preamp to try or are you as yet undecided? There are numerous fine choices available, you're in a good situation.Charles, | |
| Miles Davis - Sketches Of Spain- Inside Story 1960 Thanks, So enjoyable to read and relate to. Despite owning this recording (vinyl and then CD) for quite a while, I still play it pretty regularly. I have the 2 disc anniversary edition with additional outtake tracks. This is a classic recording IM... | |
| Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes Larry,Our listening impressions of W.E. vs EML are similar, the W.E. reissue version is considerably more expensive despite its poorer sound quality. So it seems that durability is their best attribute. Last week my EML XLS pair were found to test... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Andrew, You seem to have made up your mind about them without actually listening to them. Surprising in that you're one to usually embrace the new and different more readily than someone like me. Charles, | |
| Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes George Lenz sure stood by me and other customers concerning the Elrog 300b. Bill did you get yours via True Audiophile? Well I hope who ever your vendor, they treat you appropriately. As you correctly acknowledge this is a superb sounding tube. I'... |