charles1dad
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| The future of preamps A friend has this preamp and the MA-1 amplifier. I've also placed my SET amp in this system and with either amplifier it was clear this is an excellent component. Many good attributes, transparency, minimal coloration, open with exceptional dynami... | |
| To Tube or not to Tube...... Ebuzz,That question has been debated countless times on this forum and there's simply no "right" answer. I believe that the tube amplifier contributes more of a tube character to a system than the preamp (still lmportant however).If given one choi... | |
| Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil Volleyguy,I've heard systems where the sound of a drumkit's cymbals have "more" shimmer, sheen and energy than I hear sitting 6 feet from the real thing. So it's possible to voice a system's sound to embellished what is beyond a natural presentati... | |
| The future of preamps Audiolabyrinth,If you get an opportunity to hear the Atma-Sphere MP-1 I think you'll be highly impressed, it's very good sounding. Charles, | |
| The future of preamps Knghifi,Thanks for your reply. I recalled you and Grannyring have tried the Light speed in the past.Charles, . | |
| Redbook CD Is Not Dead Bifwynne,I was responding to Ps68 who has a Concert Fidelity based system. These are Japanese components that sound superb. Their DAC is Redbook only but was every bit the equal to the custom turn table front end at the shows. Their DAC and Line s... | |
| Acoustic Zen Crescendo Hi Sksos1,Appreciate your candor, that was no doubt a hard and expensive lesson. And one I'm sure you won't repeat. Charles, | |
| Acoustic Zen Crescendo It's funny how perception can vary so greatly amongst different people. I'm familiar with the popular Wilson Sasha and Magico S5, both are very highly regarded. Yet in my opinion neither is nearly as natural, balanced and musically involving as th... | |
| Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil Hi Volleyguy,Interesting observations concerning you wife and daughter and I can relate to them. My wife isn't a hard core fan of jazz as I am but she does enjoy accompanying me on occasion to the clubs. She really does love the sound of live inst... | |
| 33.3 is now superior to 45 Hi Davt,That's funny and insightful. The good thing is this is voluntary and the choice to buy or not belongs to us the consumer. The market supplies these multiple formats and we determine the demand or need for the products. Charles, | |
| To Tube or not to Tube...... Mikirob,You're on a very good road toward wonderful sound. | |
| Redbook CD Is Not Dead I've heard the Concert Fidelity setup at CES 2013 and RMAF 2011 and was very impressed with the natural sound.The digial front end was on par with the analog system in the same room.Charles, | |
| Best DAC ? Lloydelee21,Nice post, the TotalDac could be a genuine reasonably priced sleeper that competes with the ultra models you listed.Vhiner,Excellent advice and perspective. Charles, | |
| Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil Good discussion gentlemen and again another example of the pure subjective nature of this enjoyable hobby. Volleyguy I don't know if many have actually compared CAST-VSF s you have patiently done. I just went straight to the CAST and glad I did. S... | |
| To Tube or not to Tube...... Ebuzz,I wouldn't suggest leaving a tube power amp on 24/7 but you certainly can have it on throughout the day when you are home. I don't like to frequently turn an amplifier on-off but this is obviously a personal choice.Bottom line, I think you'r... |