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| Focal Maestro Utopia , need advice for AMP/PRE I would listen to the speakers prior to any amp replacement and then if you feel it is necessary you may want to look at the Pass X600.5's or move to the XA series say the 160 or 200 .5's or if you really want to drop some coin try the XS series.C... | |
| What happens when a tube amp fails? Any or all of what you mentioned can happen.Chuck | |
| Focal Maestro Utopia , need advice for AMP/PRE Reading the specs on your speakers the X350.5 is more than enough power. They are 93db with a 4ohm nominal impedance and dropping to a minimum of 3ohm; a fairly easy load for the 350.5 in my opinion.Chuck | |
| Your Favorite AC Outlets I think for the amount of money one has invested in their audio systems that it makes sense to upgrade the standard cheap outlet that is used by most electricians. Given that, I think the PS Audio, the Porter Port and the Voo-Doo Audio outlets rep... | |
| Your Favorite AC Outlets Porter Ports are a Hubbell hospital grade outlet and are not an isolated ground design; just FYI. And running dedicated lines does not mean isolated ground. There is a lot of information on the web pertaining to the wiring of isolated ground circu... | |
| Your Favorite AC Outlets http://www.voodoocable.net/VAPO.htm | |
| SS Pre-amps that can beat an Audio Research sp16 I would think the most recent Pass models would do well. | |
| Tube Dealer Recommendation http://audiotubes.com/and as already mentioned Upscale Audio | |
| silver interconnect cables for Class A tube amp? I use Homegrown Audio DNA Interconnects. I believe they offer an in home trial.Chuck | |
| Solid State Preamps I have the VTPH-2 and just ordered the matching amps and pre-amp. They should be here next week; Can't Wait. | |
| New to classical..looking for recommendations I don't have any specific suggestions but elusive disc is discounting some classical sacd's http://www.elusivedisc.com/Save-On-Classical-SACDs/products/2281/Sorry but it looks like the sales ends today the 31st.Chuck | |
| Class A integrated Luxman L590AX vs Accuphase e560 I would suggest that you look into the Pas INT30A!C......... | |
| Herron VTPH2 questions? I am using a Benz Wood SL which has a 0.4mv output and I have plenty of gain with the 69db that the VTPH-2 provides. Chuck | |
| Herron VTPH2 questions? I would ask Keith .........Chuck | |
| Tube buffer or tube preamp I would find what is causing the harshness and not add another box to mask a problem.Chuck |