charles1dad
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| What component is responsible for dynamics ? Hi,Unsound that`s perfectly fine. We`re clearly on opposite ends of the spectrum and won`t agree on this issue. I`ve found an apporoach that works better for me. You have also found what suits you best.We`re both quite pleased with our systems and... | |
| Tube amps with Apogee Scintilla's your thoughts ? I generally prefer the innate quality of tube amplifiers rather than SS amps. I guess it does`nt hurt to try, but it seems a very high current SS amp would be preferable with the demanding Scintilla. | |
| What component is responsible for dynamics ? Chad,Actually many posts do agree that all components matter. If someone was putting together a new system, high efficiency speakers would just be a very good and logical place to start, that`s all. This would avoid the mandatory need for a huge m... | |
| What component is responsible for dynamics ? Comparing a small monitor to larger box floor standing speakers misses the point entirely.Charls | |
| What amp for Q5's? Spectral, Solution, Gryphon I `d love the opprotunity to hear this speaker driven by either the VAC 450 or the Chalice Audio Grail mono blocks.I`ve heard Magico with the Soulution(granted under show conditions) I was`nt moved by the experince at all. | |
| Yamamoto YDA 01 DAC Jasper,When I had the Octave I also found the standard Redbook performance top notch. It could be even better when upsampled(according to some). 16/44.1 was excellent.Charles | |
| Are CD players dead I agree with Mapman regarding the lousy packaging of the CD. The saving grace is the still really good sound redbook is capable of providing when mastered well i.e. most jazz recordings. In a high quality system they can sound as good as anything ... | |
| Audio research vsi-60 power concerns Brf,You make some good points,I certainly agree about transformer and PS quality.It`s hard to answer posts like these when important information is omitted i.e.room size,listening level range etc.Best RegardsCharles | |
| Pass XA Monoblock Amps It would seem that the Pass XA60.5 driving 91 db efficient speakers in a 12x 24 room should be more than enough power. What are your listening levels in db? | |
| SET amp recommendation Hi Jwm, I agree with your observation.Charles | |
| SET amp recommendation Erfranke,I would`nt bother with a 300b SET amp if it s not quality built, it will just disappoint you. Poor parts,transformers etc. won`t get you anywhere. Personally I`d take a premium made SET over an OTL amp but of course individual preference ... | |
| SET amp recommendation The assumption that 300b SET are all lush and colored is as inaccurate as stating all solid state or all push-pull tube amps sound the same.There`s such a wide assortment of character among the many 300b amps available, slow.fat and syrupy to fast... | |
| Sonic difference K2CD vs SACD I agree completely with Ahendler and Montejay, mastering quality trumps format.Charles | |
| Audio research vsi-60 power concerns Will,What size is your room and what db levels are you listening at?these factors really matter.If the ARC amp has a very good power supply and transformers it could be just what you want. I would`nt buy a SS amp just for a stated higher watt outp... | |
| SET amp recommendation Al, you are the man when it comes to clear technical explanations.I don`t have an engineering background but my ears sure told something very good is happening with the higher ohm speaker loads and tube amplifiers(particularly SET amps).Best Regards, |