charles1dad
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| World's best Pre-amp for $10K and above? Hi Larryi,In concept and theory, simpler is better is what I attempt to adhere to. My line stage is transformer volume control- input transformer-DHT tube-output transformer and is a single gain stage=pretty simple/ minimalist design. Passive is s... | |
| Coincident Linestage vs CJ CT5 or Allnic L-3000 Jeff,Rachel is feeling not only sad but maybe even a bit overwhelmed with all that she has to managed at this time. I'm going to leave her alone, she likely has much catching up to do with current orders and business obligations. I'll get in touch... | |
| World's best Pre-amp for $10K and above? If I could configure a system without an active preamp and get the sound I aspire to I'd do that in a heartbeat. Based on considerable listening experiences it hasn't happened. For what I find to be essential sonic attributes for my system an acti... | |
| Coincident Linestage vs CJ CT5 or Allnic L-3000 Al, I knew Ian has been ill for a while but didn't know to what degree. Yes it is quite sad.I know Rachel is doing the best she can under these circumstances. | |
| World's best Pre-amp for $10K and above? I simply don't accept the "this is the best" declarations from anyone. There are endless variables and circumstances that make these claims hollow. All you can truly determine is that a particular component sounds superb and"personally" may be the... | |
| Coincident Linestage vs CJ CT5 or Allnic L-3000 I called Grant Fidelity today and left a message, no reply yet. I'll send an email and if no response I'll see if Israel Blume is selling them. I've had the CSL for nearly 5 years and will likely have it for 20 years or more. May as well get the b... | |
| PS Audio PWT - cd transport Sabai,I feel the same as you. I've had my PWT -Yamamoto DAC combination four years and probably will for another 10-15 years. They make beautiful and involving Redbook CD music. A good friend uses the PWT with his Lampizator DAC with the same beau... | |
| What most important in the sound of your cables? Hello Calvin,Pursuit of a natural -organic character is the objective for every component and accessory in my system. I've settled on the Ocellia Silver Reference IC and SC. They are resolved and nuanced and definitely meet the "natural" sound cri... | |
| Romulus CD player-- I understand Kana813's point in this sense, technically Grannyring's modified Romulus isn't "identical" to the official Signature edition. Having acknowledged this point it's surely possible that Grannyring's version could be the better sounding u... | |
| Coincident Linestage vs CJ CT5 or Allnic L-3000 Hi Dave,Thanks very much for your detailed description. I respect your opinion and you are as enthusiastic as Pap was regarding the major improvement of these W.E. Replica 101Ds. I'm going to order a pair, more organic, harmonic and palpable? Oh m... | |
| Romulus CD player-- Grannyring +1, "no absolutes in this hobby" profound in its brevity and honesty. Configuring an audio system is a mixture of knowledge, direct experince and art.Charles, | |
| Romulus CD player-- Audiolabyrinth,You simply have to go down the path that works best for you. I have no interest in telling others what's right for them, none.I just relate my listening experiences and the outcome observed. Premium active (tubes for me in particula... | |
| Any thoughts on removing a preamp from your system Hi John,Very nice post concerning your individual encounters with various system configurations. My experiences parallel yours but I disagree on one point you made.You aren't hearing more transparency with direct or passive alternatives, just lean... | |
| Romulus CD player-- Bill,I know you've tried the Lightspeed as well as other passive units.I recall a couple of years ago you preferred the April Music DAC direct source to amplifier over the TRL DUDE in your system. No one can say you didn't try your best to get rid... | |
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