charles1dad
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| Oppo 105 or PS Audio PWD Mk2 Given your comment concerning the Esoteric your taste may be very similar to mine. I`d recommend the Oppo 105 and then get the Modwright modification. You`ll have world class natural sound for very 'reasonable' money.This unit is high resolution w... | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup Keith,When do you expect to get the Valvet power amplifiers? | |
| DACs With Killer Built-In Preamps Grannyring,That makes sense, you`ve come across a particular system match that`s ideal for you. I feel the same about my current system with an active linestage.Let your ears be the guide. When you find the right sound,rejoice in it.Regards, | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup Spirit,There`re a number of people moving from SET amps to the First Watt SIT amplifiers.Certainly the SIT amps may do some specific things better.I believe the higher level SETs retain particular sonic advantages that the SIT is unable to match.P... | |
| DACs With Killer Built-In Preamps This is a case of the body snatchers. Where is the real Grannyting and what have you done with him?Regards, | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup The evolution of the Sophia 845 is regrettably another example of added complexity in a circuit resulting in poorer performance. Why can't designers resist this path and recognize that simpler is better.Simple well executed circuits result in bett... | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup Phil,Your last paragraph is a very good summary of the inevitable trade offs that confront us.The Franks are as you point out, high resolution.Their purity,transparency and fleshed out tone is what holds my attention,music just sounds real through... | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup Good points Phil,This is why I said there`s a hierarchy among amps within a given genre.The laws of physics prevail, a high quality 845 amp will have more"shove" than a similiar quality 300b amp. If execution is lacking then a lower power 300b amp... | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup Keithr,I`d be interested in your impression of the Valvet amplifier driving your DEF IVs(very well would be my guess).Curious to know how they contrast to the Quad tube amps you enjoy.Regards, | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup Where`s the edit option to correct spelling errors when you need it? | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup Germanboxer`s experience is the type of example I was trying to explain, I also use the Coincident Frankenstein SET. I`ve compared it to a higher power Atma-Sphere in the same system. Both were fast,very clear and transparent,the Franks fuller in ... | |
| Magico S5 vs Tannoy Westminster Royal SE These two speakers are so vastly different in presentation and character that it's interesting you'd like both.Have you actuality had a chance to hear them? If I had to build a system around one I'd prefer the big Tannoy, it's natural in sound and... | |
| Lore vs Vandersteen ICi vs Ohm Walsh Talls Mikirob,Usually I find the high efficiency,higher ohm speakers are a good alternative route.They tend to have a simpler crossover design and allow lower power(but high quality) tube amplifiers to really shine and reach their considerable potential... | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup I understand your point, that`s why the 101 db sensitivity spec may perhaps be a bit optimistic. In the context of true 101db range,6 watts is quite a bit of power,remember you`re only using 'fractions' of a watt under most conditions.I`m not doub... | |
| Lore vs Vandersteen ICi vs Ohm Walsh Talls Mikerob,Do you find the Tekton a more open,clear and transparent speaker than the Vandersteen? I`ve heard several of the Vandersteen models and thought they`re ok, not bad, but nothing special(somewhat veiled in character).Tekton owner word of mou... |