charles1dad
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| That "tube sound" and power ratings Hazyi,I can't speak for all owners of lower power tube amplifiers other than to say I doubt they're intentionally seeking a "distorted" sound experience. Al and Atmasphere's post are worth re reading. My speakers are 94db at 14 ohms (minium 10 ohm... | |
| Best 300B Jedinite24,These choices are difficult to make without actually hearing them in your own amplifier/system. It sounds like a cop out but there are ever present variables that determine final preference. In my SET I clearly preferred the Shuguang Bl... | |
| CATSL1 best pre under 3K? Hi Daveyf,If you look at the system page of Jwm you'll see he has a stellar Basis TT and their top tonearm along with the (ZYX Universe II cartridge) and also the excellent Aesthetix Romulus Signature CD player. Both make beautiful music and are "... | |
| CATSL1 best pre under 3K? Jwm and I are neighbors and friends for well over 20 years. Between the two of us we have heard a slew of highly regarded preamps. Jwm had the CAT for a good while then bought a ARC REF 2 and later replaced that with the VAC Signature MK II. In hi... | |
| CATSL1 best pre under 3K? In the spirit of fun and experimentation I hope you two can pull this off. I've heard both the DUDE and CAT and no way would I conclude that the CAT is more dynamic or resolved than the DUDE.In my system compared directl(DUDE and Coincident), the ... | |
| Lightspeed Attenuator - Best Preamp Ever? Swampwalker,Very well stated post that reflects maturity, honesty and wisdom. There's a lot to be said for decorum and grace.Charles, | |
| CATSL1 best pre under 3K? Daveyf,Yes I agree that there are too many variables that influence what we hear. That's why no component can be declared the "best". In the end just choose what sounds better to you for your particular circumstances. The great point is we only ha... | |
| CATSL1 best pre under 3K? Ironically, What I found more appealing with the 3 preamps I listed earlier are superior dynamics, tonality/harmonic development and they sound more natural and less mechanical. Again you'll have to listen and judge by "your" standards. | |
| CATSL1 best pre under 3K? I'm very familiar with the CAT preamp and have heard it in different friend's systems over the years. For a bit more money(used) the TRL DUDE and the Coincident Statement Line stage are significantly better sounding. Dvdgrdco, this is just my pers... | |
| kaizer speakers reviews At RMAF the Kaiser Kawero were paired with the Japanese Conert Fidelity/Silicon Arts components and the sound was devine in my opinion. | |
| Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil Hi Bigkidz and Regismc,Thanks for sharing your extensive observations. I don't doubt for a moment that one capacitor may be preferable to another depending on needs and application. There's no perfect product that satisfies everyone under any and ... | |
| Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil Based on my listening experiences with Ocellia cables, Duelund CAST and now the Jupiter paper and wax products, there's something going on with the "natural" material choice philosophy. All three of these have increased the overall natural charact... | |
| Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil Well,The Jupiter Cu foil caps are steadily improving (25 hours at this point). The sound isn't "night and day" improved compared with the stock Solens cap, Israel Blume got excellent sound using this cap in the Frankenstein (undeniable truth). But... | |
| Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil Volleyguy,Are the V-cap Cu foils artificial sounding relative to the Jupiter and the CAST? Some products yield an "ultra hifi" sound rather than what some would describe as a natural/organic sound. Is that possibly what you're hearing? Charles, | |
| Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil Bigkidz,No I haven't any first hand experience with the V-cap Cu, only the tin foil teflon and their OIMP capacitors. The Cu version is highly regarded and I wonder how it compares to the Jupiter and Duelunds.Charles, |