charles1dad
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| Magico S5 review Meant Kevin Carter not Cater, | |
| Magico S5 review I heard the Magico S5 driven effortless by the Absolare Passion PSET 845 mono blocks for several long listening sessions at CES 2014(including the preperation of the room prior to the opening day). Absolare used this same pairing atRMAF 2013 suces... | |
| What is the best transport? When all is said and done audio decisions are (should be) based on actual listening as opposed to theoretical predictions. So with my ear-brain processing I simply don't hear the superiority of computers. I understand other listeners have drawn di... | |
| What is the best transport? Joecasey,you missed my point with the analogy. Strong legion of supporters on both sides who won't sway the other. You state a properly configured computer set up always beats a transport.For you perhaps, but not true in others informed opinion/ex... | |
| Coincident Linestage vs CJ CT5 or Allnic L-3000 Hi David,I am curious to know what impacted your system more. These tubes or the new Coincident power cords once you have enough time.Charles, | |
| Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil Hi Tas,What you've described is a profound occurrence. Your wife (and you) is responding spontaneously to the "natural" character of the sound and this is a major step! I long ago rejected the notion of audiophile hifi criteria and its so called a... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD "I'll just say it like I hear it". That's all anyone can expect, reading your posts I'd say you express yourself clearly. I suspect that these comparisons will be informative and much fun to follow. Charles, | |
| Does hybrid amp really has the best of both world? Tubes aren't going anywhere IMO. As long as there are talented tube amplifier builders, people like me will prefer what we hear to be superior and more realistic sound they provide(certainly some feel that way about solid state). There's room for ... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Steve says his roomate preferred the Overdrive DAC over the LampizatOr level 7, that's him. Who knows what type of sound he likes, we all simply have personal tastes and biases. Who knows what Matt likes in sound/music presentation? I certainly ha... | |
| Tube Amp Recommendations $1500 Al could certainly be correct in suggesting your speakers were designed with SS amplifiers as the expected choice for driving them. I've never really heard a SS amp sound like a tube amp if it's truly "tube" sound you're seeking.Best of Luck.Charles, | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Matt,Congratulations on the LampizatOr DAC, it gets noticeably better as the hours of use accumulate. The other challenger DACs have quite a task ahead of them. The Aesthetix Romulus would be an interesting comparison The LampizatOr's strength is ... | |
| Tube Amp Recommendations $1500 Hi Al, Good points you raised. The Line Magnetic amplifiers generally speaking have rather stout output transformers and power supplies. They are reputed to drive loads better than their watt specifications would suggest.Charles, | |
| Tube Amp Recommendations $1500 +1 the Line magnetic amplifiers, I think they're worth serious consideration. Charles, | |
| Does Separates really sound better than Integrated Elizabeth covered it well with her reply. Many varibles to consider, I'd choose top tier separates over a top tier integrated amplifier if seeking maximum performance. Charles, | |
| Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil Bill you are aware of a cut open CAST that had no apparent oil.Volleyguy reports a CAST capacitor that leaked oil!Charles, |