charles1dad
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| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup The maker of these german 845 tubes is Klaus Schaffernicht.Besides use in the Absolare amplifier they are also the stock tube in the VoXativ ER 845 monoblocks.This seems to be a recent addition in the upper cost 845 arena. Regards, | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup Vetterone,Thanks for the information.Warrenh,I'm aware that what I heard is an entire system and not simply the amplifier. However in this case when the MSB SS amplifier was used in this system the sound was respectable but nothing more.When the A... | |
| To Preamp Or Not To Preamp Vac 30/30 MkII Swampwalker,A good friend has the VAC Signature MK II and it is excellent sounding (I've heard it multiple times over a 3 year period). You won't find it in the stated price range, not even used.The CSL can be purchased new for just over 5K, both ... | |
| To Preamp Or Not To Preamp Vac 30/30 MkII Endoit,You have an excellent amplifier (also I really like the 70/70 version).This level of amplifier deserves top shelf preamp, then lookout! As you know there are two camps, direct source vs preamp added.I side with using a quaility active pream... | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup Hi Phil,On the topic of 845 tubes, at CES this year I heard a spectacular PSET 845 amp, the Absolare Passion. The best sound I heard at the show and it uses a 845 made in Germany.Are you aware of any premium quality 845s from that country?Regards, | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup Phil,Thanks for your reply.Israel offered the KR as an optional upgrade,the EH Golden Grid is the standard tube.The current upgrade is the Shuguang/Psvane Black glass tubes.The Takatsuki is nothing short of sublime (but also very expensive) I beli... | |
| Negative feedback Amp=more faithful reproduction? Mt10425 and others have given very thoughtful answers and points of view. Dracule,you say you are`nt seeking validation but you responses suggest otherwise.There is no technical explanation to support your position,it`s simply your own preference ... | |
| Zu Druid & Definition Roundup Phil, have you had any reliability issues with the KR 300b tube?It used to be Israel Blume's choice for sound quality but he said he experienced too many premature failures with it.Is there a certain vintage that's better than others? Regards, | |
| Negative feedback Amp=more faithful reproduction? I 'm glad to see most of the replies are based on common sense and actual listening experiences.Which ever amplifier type sounds best to you, that's the one to buy. No need to cite this paper or that article to strengthen your preferences. I don't... | |
| Negative feedback Amp=more faithful reproduction? This has been discussed many times with same division of opinions. The accuracy position has no absolute definition, nor does musicality and natural camp proponents.In the end we all choose components based on how they sound (our ears). Those who ... | |
| How important is the transport when using a DAC? MSB is another example I've heard several times recently that utilizes a quality linear PS and provides that natural realistic sound with exceptional tonality. I like to know what digital sources have this desirable presentation with a nonlinear P... | |
| How important is the transport when using a DAC? I don't believe for a minute that linear power supplies are too slow for digital.The lastest ModWright 105 OPPO and the Yamamoto YDA-1 DAC (two fine examples) use well built and implemented linear power supplies. If the criteria and goal is pure n... | |
| DAC question Two units can use identical chips and yet sound very different.The quality and implenmentation of the analog stage and the power supply have significant influence(likely more). This is what you`re paying for with better sounding units,not merely t... | |
| Torn between two IC's... Please help... I think it was the "but I don`t think it`s looking too promising" that tom is responding to. | |
| Triode TRV A300SER Integrated Ultimately it`s a matter of trusting your ears rather than being a SS or tube guy. Given the type of music Teajay listens to it relies heavily on natural tone and harmonics to make it sound realistic.When you hear those acoustic(mostly) instrument... |