charles1dad
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| Kubala Sosna Cables - Reality Check It seems reasonable the KS could be ideal or less than ideal depending on other components or system context. The same could be said for Stealth or any cable for that matter.What cable is best with any compnent under any/all circumstances?"Stealth... | |
| Tube guy gets a B&K: tubes vs solid state Hi John,Okay I get your perspective clearer now and agree.Csontos,Yes you`re right there`s no 'too much' resolution or transparency, just failed attempts to emphasize detail with certain frequency region 'spot lighting' as john pointed out.Regards, | |
| Tube guy gets a B&K: tubes vs solid state Jmcgrogan2,I understand the point you`re making but disagree on one point. IMO there`s no such thing as "too much transparency".if you are in a room and someone is playing an instrument (like when I`m playing my trumpet)that is ultimate transparen... | |
| 4 ohm or 8 ohm tap on old tube amps? I find in general the higher the impedance tap used the better the sound. As Mechans says just try both taps, your opinion may differ.Trust what you hear.Regards, | |
| Tube guy gets a B&K: tubes vs solid state River251,1, A modern CJ preamp(consider other brands as an option) will improve significantly on the PV5`s short comings(resolution,speed,transparency, openess,etc.)2, Improving your cables will make a substantial difference(they don`t have to be ... | |
| Audio research vsi-60 power concerns Palena79,You make a strong case. A good tube power amplifier does seem to present/capture more emotion of the music and possesses that 'breath of life' factor that I seem to find less often with SS amplifiers(there are exceptions).I know exactly w... | |
| 10K$ Speakers for 845 SET amplification Coincident,Horning and the Zu DEF IV. I doubt you could go wrong with any of these with your amplifier and stated priorities.Regards, | |
| Is a vinyl rig only worth it for oldies? Mapman, very well said and true.Regards, | |
| Power conditioning for digital gear AND tube amp? Jriggy,Sorry about your experience with chris(BPT).I`ve used the BP-3.5 Signature Plus(balanced AC transformer) for the past 4 years and it is simply an excellent product.Everything improves with it in my system including dynamics and scale.Despit... | |
| How many still listen to CD's daily. Surprising poll results. I thought I was in the minority as someone who really enjoys a redbook based system.I`d assume most folks here would overwhelmingly use a computer/music server instead.CDs sound wonderful in my system and apparently many o... | |
| PrimaLuna Dialog 2 User Review David, the source as well as 'every' component in a system is important. So yes a better DAC will improve the sound.Power is`nt an irrelevant factor for some speakers(and I happen to prefer lower power amplfiers, mine are 8 watts). The amp-speaker... | |
| How many still listen to CD's daily. Every day and loving it. | |
| PrimaLuna Dialog 2 User Review A good or even a great power amplifier can disappoint if matched to an inappropriate speaker. This point can`t be over stated but is overlooked more often than it should be.Put this same amplifier on a proper efficient speaker and it will more tha... | |
| Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3? Keithr,I do understand your overall point and it makes sense.Looking at your system page the room is quite tidy and attractive. I imagine your sound is very good and inviting(especially with the simple circuit tubed Quad driving the Def IV).Regards, | |
| Tekton Lore ...... compare with Vandy 1C Adam18,The Vandersteen is a pretty decent speaker at its price point but I would agree with mikirob. The Lore is much more efficient and has a high load impedance. This design(simpler crossover) type usally is more open, dynamic,life- like and IMO... |