charles1dad
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| High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz With the very high level of sound I've heard via the HF CTI cables this technology in their Wave Guide Power Box would be fascinating to compare against the much acclaimed Tri point Troy Grounding box. I suspect that both of them are excellent. I ... | |
| New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house Agear,Your comment concerning your "mediocre" sound is tongue in cheek.Robert (Star Sound) and Bill have spoken glowingly about your fantastic room. I hope you find the time one day to post your system on this site .Charles, | |
| Cause of different sound between dacs Grannyring(Bill),Yes! The power supply and the quality and implementation of the analog output section are huge factors in determining the sound you'll hear. Bill I seconded the high quality active line stage suggestion and I know you've tried dir... | |
| Coincident Frankenstein mk.2 amps Hi Onemug,I`m begining to understand your admiration for EML tubes.The more my EML XLS accumulates playing time the better it sounds, I`m truly enjoying this tube steadily more as time passes by.It`s powerful and dynamic yet has refinement and sua... | |
| Coincident Frankenstein mk.2 amps Joe,I haven't changed the 6em7 tubes (not many choices available). I've tried the RCA and Sylvania rectifier tubes and there's little difference. The intriguing rectifier for me is the EML 5u4 version. Good comments are made about it but they're v... | |
| Coincident Frankenstein mk.2 amps Hi Snopro,This is the normal break in pattern and it will continually improve, there's substantially more to come. Remember that those superb transformers Israel chose simply need sufficient time, this is a gradual process. The EML XLS tube gets b... | |
| New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house Bill,I imagine that your wallet needs a rest for a while. Charles, | |
| New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house Grannyring,It's good to hear that your recent system changes are gelling so harmoniously for you. I'm happy the Coincident speakers are working out fine with you as well, I adore mine, they re very long term products I'm glad I followed your recom... | |
| New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house Gopher I use the Sistrum 101 beneath my SET monoblocks and the Apprentice platforms with my speakers and all other components. It is money very well spent.Charles, | |
| Tube vs. SS Dilemma Vhiner,I think consensus was easy to establish in this case because of common sense. I f you`re truly happy with a system why screw around and change it?I wouldn`t however draw any conclusions about tube vs SS based on the OP`s experience here.As ... | |
| Stillpoints and reference-level speakers Hi Psag,Thanks, I took a shortcut and likely avoided potential angst. Having the speakers, amplifier and the line stage from the same talented builder has worked out superbly for me .You know what they say about those roads leading to Rome.Charles, | |
| Coincident Frankenstein mk.2 amps Crubio,Speaker tap preference is trial and error, you don't know until you try. My choice is the 16 ohm tap (more open, spacious and dynamic). My speakers are a 14 ohm load so that likely explains my results | |
| Stillpoints and reference-level speakers Hi Psag,The TAD and PHY-HP30 are so different in concept and design I see no way for them to sound similar at all. The PHY is very unique. They aren't even meant to be driven by the same type of amplifiers. There re from two different worlds .Char... | |
| Preamp Noise with High-Efficiency Speakers Atmasphere wrote,"I am of the opinion though that passives loose detail and not that actives add it".Right! I`ve believe this for a long time. That`s why the common complaint concerning passive/direct connection is less,tonal body,weight,timbre an... | |
| Tube vs. SS Dilemma Hi Larryi,All good points as usual.I also feel that higher quality tube equipment(with appropriate speakers) would be a more realistic comparision/assessment to his present SS components.Charles, |