charles1dad
Responses from charles1dad
| Accuphase dac 60 This was never an accuphase or ps audio problem, just me, user error As you say, a learning experience (Which are part of the process and worthwhile). Everyone has had these in some manner or another. Bottom line is that you finally sorted thin... | |
| Technics sr u 1000 ... vs Accuphase e-480 @curtdr if I got the e480 and didn’t prefer it, I could likely get as much as I paid for it... so I suppose one trick would be to pony up 20k get at used 480 and a new Tech with 60 day return privs and actually play em side by side, If feasib... | |
| Elrog 300b vs we300b The best 300b tubes are expensive. Their better sound quality and reliability are justification. If you have a high quality 300b amplifier and audio audio system, it’s the right way to go. I would not hinder a good amp with lower tier 300b tubes. ... | |
| Technics sr u 1000 ... vs Accuphase e-480 @curtdr Here is a cursory synopsis of the Technics from What Hifi review. No doubt both this and the time tested Accuphase 480 amplifier have very happy owners. What is the likelihood of hearing either/both and judging directly? What Hi-Fi? Ver... | |
| Which ones should I choose? Tannoy Kensington Gr or B&W 804 D4 @avanti1960 There is no question that both of these venerable brands have their loyal and happy supporters. Otherwise how could both have successfully survived for decades? Certainly posters responding on this thread have leaned heavily toward T... | |
| Elrog 300b vs we300b Psvane manufactures different quality levels of tubes. The ACME is their uppermost tier for the 300b. Charles | |
| Which ones should I choose? Tannoy Kensington Gr or B&W 804 D4 @brunomarcs Trust your own ears and listening impressions/reactions. It has to sound right to you. This is regardless of what others may say or believe. This approach has served me unfailingly well. Charles | |
| Reminder: how to tell current from an amp's specs? @invalid Maybe they are outliers because they are the only ones to give it a try. +1 Charles | |
| First Streamer... @johndyson Which do you play, alto, tenor,baritone? Are you a jazz musician? Charles | |
| Elrog 300b vs we300b @johnnycopy Be sure to follow EML’s initial use burn-in guidelines. This helps to ensure their long lifespan. They in my experience were good sounding out of the box and did improve over the next 50 hours of usage. Charles | |
| Elrog 300b vs we300b @johnnycopy I did not know that Israel felt the same regarding the EML XLS 300b as I have expressed. I’ve had the Takatsuki, VAIC and Elrog (1st generation) in my Frankensteins. All were truly excellent and I could recommend anyone of them. All... | |
| Which ones should I choose? Tannoy Kensington Gr or B&W 804 D4 @stevevn Thanks. Your point is also my concern. It seems that people prefer tannoy to B&w. You are welcome. I’m not down on B &W speakers and I know that many people like them. I have no idea what your listening bias are (We all posse... | |
| Elrog 300b vs we300b @johnnycopy Thst is disappointing. I have no experience with the new production Western Electric 300b but owner feedback has been very positive. They also have a 5 year warranty which inspires confidence. I have used the EML XLS in my Frankenst... | |
| Which ones should I choose? Tannoy Kensington Gr or B&W 804 D4 @stevevn , This excerpt from JA of Stereophile. Keep in mind this speaker relative to the Tannoy is a more challenging load for an amplifier to manage. You may want to take this into consideration as you decide, Bowers & Wilkins specifies t... | |
| Which ones should I choose? Tannoy Kensington Gr or B&W 804 D4 @jond Tannoy in a landslide not even close. +2 Charles |