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| Emission Labs EML 30B-XLS tubes in VAC Ren. 70/70? Meta,Interesting, I thought the Emission Labs could handle the stress the VAC put on 300B tubes. I know John L on Tubes asylum recommends the Svetlana 300B's but he states that unless you use a Variac to warm up your tubes, your failure rates will... | |
| Avalon Eidolon Diamond-Worth it? NickT,I have owned Avalon Eidolon, Eidolon Vision & currently the Avalon Diamonds. There are signifcant differences. Is it worth the extra scratch?? To me it was!! It is more relaxed has more resolution and a bit better bass. Most people will ... | |
| ARC LS 5 Vincenzo,It will definitely work, you will not be getting the full potential of the Audio Research preamp. Have you listened to the LS-5? If so do you like it's sonics? The ARC LS-5 is a fine preamp and a worthwhile investment. There are plenty of... | |
| ARC LS 5 Vincenzo,It should be no problem. You will need XLR to RCA adaptors. Most Electronic parts wharehouses carry them. Try this link and scroll down.http://www.partsconnexion.com/catalog/connectors.html | |
| Experience bringing older gear up to date ARC, CJ If that is what you are into you need to contact Bill Thalman at Music Technology who was a former Engineer with C-J. Also may want to contact Great Northern Sound. I belive he does mods to ARC products.http://www.musictechnology.com/http://www.gr... | |
| How hot is too hot? TJ,Here is my rating systemnormal is to be able to keep your hand on the heatsink as long as you want to.Warm is when you can only leave your hand on the heatsink for a few seconds before it becomes uncomfortable.Too hot is when you cannot leave y... | |
| Most resolving, transparent amps. Boulder 2060Edge NL ReferenceHalcro DM 68Gryphon Antellion Solo Signatures | |
| Ayre vs VTL vs BAT Kmiller,You have chosen some great brands. I would audition the Audio Research LS-26 and the REF 3 if possible. I know you do not have them on your list. As with anything, your personal preference will prevail. Can you list what you are craving in... | |
| Usher Model Question Usher offers a lot of sound for them money. As an owner of the BE-20's I am impressed. They have a very seductive midrange and present music in lively fashion. | |
| small krell or levinson for dynaudio c3.4s?? Dtich,You have many options in that range. If you like the Krell sound them you should stay within their line. Most Levinson amps sound more laid back and a bit warmer than krell amps. Dpack mentioned the Audio Research amps. I feel you would pref... | |
| Sales: truth in weight? Nice topic. In my case it is a matter of which carrier you feel more comfortable with. I tend to gravitate to Fedex. they seem to have less breakage in my area than UPS. DHL, BAX and others are not players in my area. Fedex charges dimensional wei... | |
| Anyone compare the Bat 51se with ARC Ref 3? Nickt,Thanks for the kind words. As far as comparing the REF 3 to the Sound Presence Paramount SE I have not had the pleasure of hearing that particular unit.Regards,Johnny | |
| Anyone compare the Bat 51se with ARC Ref 3? Glai,I owned the BAT 51SE for awhile and currently own the Audio Research REF 3. The short answer is that the REF 3 was quite a bit better in my system. The REF 3 has more body and presents the soundstage much better than the 51SE. The BAT did hav... | |
| In the market for a plasma.........suggestions? Bradz,Unless you need your TV to hang on the Wall in a tough spot I would follow Jab's advice. The new LCD's are very good and the DLP's are superb.Johnny | |
| Wilson Watt Puppy 7 Blowen tweeters? Duanea,Yes, you should absolutely contact a Wilson Audio Dealer. Wilson Audio should keep speakers serial numbers and perfomance parameters on file so thay they can get you drop in replacements. Also they should be able to replace the resistors if... |