charles1dad
Responses from charles1dad
| Neutral and open sounding 300B tubes Goldeneraguy.You are right, one brand of 300b tube or amplifier can sound quite different from another(personal experience has clearly confirmed this). I understand your feelings for 845 amps, I like them also and could live with a good one very e... | |
| Your most disappointing purchase or audition? Rpeluso,I believe that this was an exception to the rule regarding Atma-Sphere products. A friend has owned the MA-1 amp and the MP-1preamp for years with no problems what so ever. This brand has a well established reputation for reliability as fa... | |
| Neutral and open sounding 300B tubes The Shuguang Black Treasure was my workhorse tube for well over two years, it's very reliable and good sounding. In my system it was simply out performed by the Takatsuki, both EML tubes and the Sophia RP. Outcomes "could" be different with the Wa... | |
| Neutral and open sounding 300B tubes Pani,I suspect that certain tubes lock in or mate better with a particular amplifier. The EML XLS and Takatsuki are excellent in my amplifier. You may want to try the Psvane black glass or their W.E. Replica 300b. Also consider the Sophia Royal Pr... | |
| CD player, audio out, discrete vs. op-amps..? Mordante,I'd agree that there must be good sounding CD players/DACs that use Op amps and implementation is vital as always. It does seem that many designers attempting to aim for higher echelon quality sound do avoid Op amps and prefer discrete an... | |
| Your most disappointing purchase or audition? Al,Thank you for your very kind comments. The feeling is mutual. Charles, | |
| Stillpoints and reference-level speakers Hi Roxy54,Was that reply for me? I have no issues with the choice of brass if its been deemed the best material for the chosen application. Bo is the one who's concerned about the color. Charles, | |
| Your most disappointing purchase or audition? John,Agreed, investigate the merit of the complaint is all I ask before rendering a decision. Anyway it's in the past now.Charles | |
| Your most disappointing purchase or audition? Well it seems my monitored restriction has been lifted today, thanks audiogon for this action. I sincerely appreciate the support of fellow audiogon members. As with all of my Posts on this site, I was just expressing a honest opinion. As Trelja s... | |
| Devore Fidelity Silverback Reference. Jet, Are you considering these Devores for your system ? Have you also heard their Orangutan models as well?Charles, | |
| High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz I feel the same as Lak and other similar responders. When all is said and done, all that's relevant is the sound quality. Technical information is interesting and measurements surely have a role. Actual listening is the dominant determinant for su... | |
| Devore Fidelity Silverback Reference. Hi Jet,Well the Silverbacks made a favorable impression on you, they must be quite special. Jules Coleman(former reviewer for 6 Moons) loved this speaker with his Shindo W.E. 300b SET a few years ago.Charles, | |
| Your most disappointing purchase or audition? Trelja,I suppose 2 out of 3 isn't bad.1. Agree with your take on the merits of paper cones(done properly).Natural is absolutely the right description.2,My impression of Legacy is the same as yours and Tubegroover.3. The Acoustic Zen Crescendo made... | |
| Do distortion 's affect enjoyment of speaker? Hi Bombaywalla,Thank you for your very clear and educational reply, it is much appreciated.Charles, | |
| Do distortion 's affect enjoyment of speaker? Bombywalla,I always find your comments interesting and informative. This topic is no exception, I just came across it very recently. Are first order crossovers a prerequisite for proper time alignment? Would a single driver crossoverless speaker b... |