darkmoebius
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| heard Melody Gardot? Interesting story on how she suffered severe brain damage and memory/speech problems after being hit by a car while riding a bicycle. Music, humming, and singing helped her learn to communicate again. | |
| SS phono stage in $2k to $3k range... Slingshot,Any chance you will compare the Einstein preamp to the Allnic L-4000, or L-5000?Just wondering how those linestages stack up against other top models like the Einstein or Messenger. | |
| Art Dudley Listening - Stereophile Dec '09 Nordost 12-09-09: Buconero117Dudley should be ashamed of himself for not using a double blind approach to reviewing cables. Only on cables? Why not components, too? Seriously though, how could any publication afford to do double-blind tests? I'd think tha... | |
| Here's a challenge:a class A sound system for less For sheer musical enjoyment, and forsaking the "last octave" pursuit, this is the system I'd put together:All used equipment:Jean Marie Reynaud Offrandes - ~$2,500Jean Marie Reynaud Magic Stands - $250Audiomat Opera integrated - $3,000K & K Au... | |
| Here's a challenge:a class A sound system for less For sheer musical enjoyment, and forsaking the "last octave" pursuit, this is the system I'd put together:All used equipment:Jean Marie Reynaud Offrandes - ~$2,500Jean Marie Reynaud Magic Stands - $250Audiomat Opera integrated - $3,000K & K Au... | |
| Building a 300B push-pull / Newbie question Best place to ask this question is Audio Asylum's Tube/DIY forum and also diyAudio's Tubes/Valves forum. There are plenty of PP schematics in the archives and you'll find a lot of people with extensive experience in just this sort of thing.Here is... | |
| An Integrated to replace Adcom 555II & 500II ?? Yowsa, that's a screaming deal, Mingles.Manto, jump all over that. Seriously, Classe makes some amazing gear and power is their trademark. | |
| An Integrated to replace Adcom 555II & 500II ?? Hi Manto,there is a used Plinius 9100($1,500) and four MF A5's beteen $1,100-$1,500 for sale here on Audiogon. Also, a used MF A308($1,600)Used Simaudio i-3 SE ($1,490) might be worth considering Used PS Audio GCC-100 | |
| An Integrated to replace Adcom 555II & 500II ?? Wow, I never really thought of Adcom as warm...just proves the differences in perceptionTry these two:Musical Fidelity A5 (250 wpc)Plinius 9100 | |
| Ribbon tweeters...out of favor these days? Vlad, what is RAAL? Very, very, expensive, that's what.RAAL Advanced Loudspeakers | |
| Sub s for Dali Megaline system You should post this question on Albert Porter's virtual system thread. He's a dealer, but also owns the Megalines and has done just about everything imaginable with them.His system thread is now 31 pages long, but he does answer any and ll questi... | |
| Two tube amps for your consideration please Oldtexasdog, how large is your room and how loud do you like to listen to music? Also, what type of music do you most listen to? That should give us an idea of how much power you actually need.Offhand, knowing nothing of your musical preferences a... | |
| What is the best DAC ever made? I know where Bulgaria is located; it is very easy to find on a map....The same cannot be said for APL. Ouch! (though, it gave me my first chuckle of the day, Bill) | |
| Tube amp suggestions under $3k used Depends on your sonic preferences...Ultimate neutrality - Atma Sphere M60 Mk2.2 "Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy" - BAT VK55SE or, for a bit more VK 60/120 monoblocksDefinitely worth considering - Canary Audio Ca-160 MonoblockWanna rock? Manley Snapper... | |
| Looking to upgrade From my Odyssey Mono extremes Magnumpi205, have you heard the AV-123 line arrays? |