charles1dad
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| Avantgarde Trios too loud with my amps Yes,you can have excess gain with low power amps in the system also,no arguement.It would be fun (if possible) to try different low power DHT SET as they all have their own attributes.Chadeffect`s amplifier odyssey is quite interesting and informa... | |
| New kid on the block affordable amp Rave I`ll get a chance to hear it in Las Vegas in a few weeks.Much depends on the reviewer`s bias and hearing perspective. Different sets of ears and listening priorities can lead to other conclusions.Doug`s approach and criteria is different from say ... | |
| Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil Like Volleyguy I tend to generally prefer good quality silver wire rather than copper.However the CAST copper leads are high quality as is the 6N copper wiring of my speakers and I left things as they were. It worked out fine and the sound is wond... | |
| Tube Pre-Amp Recommendation Tonywinsc,You make some good points,there`s one I`ll take exception to.I see no correlation(at all) between web site quality and the quality of the product. The site can be "shabby"(not the wisest marketing decision)yet the product remains outstan... | |
| Avantgarde Trios too loud with my amps Onhwy61,I agree that system gain reduction is certainly a viable choice(especially if he wants to keep the BAT components). If he`s interested in exploring a 'different'type' of sound and musical perspective with lower power SET amps,he has the id... | |
| Tube Pre-Amp Recommendation Dragon,Since you`ve eliminated the Dude from your list I can suggest three linestages based on personal experience.In no particular order.1)VAC Signature MK II.2)Atmssphere MP-1 MK III.3)Coincident Statement Linestage.All 3 are superb in sound,bui... | |
| Avantgarde Trios too loud with my amps Chadeffect,That was very sound advice.With a speaker of this caliber and sensitivity those simpler circuit amplifiers could provide some very natural sound and excellent tone.Something to think about.Mckorzi, if you read chad`s system page you`ll ... | |
| What amps do Electrical Engineers own...why? Hi Al,Glad to hear the VAC REN amplifier is making you happy.When I first heard those VAC amplifiers about 16-17 years ago I was immediately struck by the sheer 'natural' sound they produced,really close to live acoustical instruments.Up until the... | |
| What amps do Electrical Engineers own...why? Almarg,No NFB and DHT tubes is a very solid foundation to build with. Has it meet your expectations?Regards,Charles, | |
| Can anyone explain cable risers? Nonoise,I agree with your statement concerning the effect of synthetic carpet. When my cables are lifted off that surface there`s an improvement in clarity,or as you say less smearing. The change is subtle but consistent.I can`t comment on other f... | |
| Tannoy Westminster amp matching question. Dover,I think we do agree on most points especially the advantage of trying different amplifiers if this is possible.Based on the replies in this thread it seems clear a variety of amps would work sucessfully with Borg`s speakers.Dover you mention... | |
| Tannoy Westminster amp matching question. Dover,Come on now, all amplifiers and any component has a 'sound' or signature.There`s no absolute neutral component that I`m aware of.I do agree with what you say is the basic function of an amplifier, drive a speaker load.Ability to drive a spea... | |
| Tannoy Westminster amp matching question. Atamasphere,I can`t argue with your "so really its more a matter of it`s good enough". Yes that`s true I have`nt experienced 'everything' nor have you or anyone else, it is`nt possible to do . So we`re all left with our individual experiences to g... | |
| Tannoy Westminster amp matching question. Borg,Nothing at all to get grumpy over.It`s a bit amusing when someone suggests I try PP amps when I used those(several) for 15 years prior to SET awareness just over 3 years ago.Borg I like your list of truths.Regards, | |
| Tannoy Westminster amp matching question. Maril555,I`d agree with your last statement,I probably would`nt like what you do,nor you what I like.I`m ecstatic with the sound of my system and I hope the same is true for you with your system.Regards, |