darkmoebius
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| Should I get the Art Audio Jota Phaelon - "I thought most of the posts would concern pairing a single ended amp with the Minis."Yeah, that's one of the reasons why so few people achieve satisfaction out of attempts with SET. It's not just about the amp/speaker combination.In my ... | |
| Should I get the Art Audio Jota Phaelon - "I wasn't aware that there were preamp designs specific to single ended amps. "Hi, I didn't mean to imply there were actual topologies specific to preamps used with SET amps. Just that there are sonic unique sonic traits in the best SET ... | |
| Looking for $20k system for Mahler No 6 Eggleston Works. Look for used Andras II in the $9k-12k range($20k new). Shipping will be a bear because they weigh 210lbs apiece. You'll need lots of ultra high quality power to drive them effortlessly. You also want to check out their new $13k "... | |
| Should I get the Art Audio Jota Hi Phaelon,I agree with Misskuma, the CJ will probably assert it's own approach to sound over the Art Audio Jota. I've tried several preamps ahead of my AA PX-25 and the sonic influences are readily apparent. I ended up going with a passive transf... | |
| Looking for $20k system for Mahler No 6 I would start with room treatments first. Otherwise, you are simply trying to fight the laws of Physics (or acoustics, more accurately). Room modes, peaks, etc. will significantly degrade the performance of even the greatest components.Have Rives ... | |
| Speaker Choice for Almarro 318B Mbleming,You can easily use subs with the A318B, I did. All you need is a subwoofer equalizer or sub amp that allows speaker-level inputs. I use a Paradigm X-20 Subwoofer Control Unit. It allows both line-level and speaker-level inputs. So, I just... | |
| Should I get the Art Audio Jota Depends on what your musical tastes, sonic priorities, room size, and average listening volume is.There is a BIG difference between a 70wpc PP 6550 amp and a ~24 wpc SET amp. Not trying to imply that one is better than the other, just that there i... | |
| budget tube preamp dilema Here you go, Elizabeth. $600 obo and has been up for sale for a week.I remember reading lots of posts here and on Audio Asylum raving about this preamp over the years, is it really that good? | |
| budget tube preamp dilema Analogfreek,In your price range, go with a tried and true classics like the Conrad Johnson PV10 or Counterpoint SA-3000. Both include a phono section that will probably be much better than your current NAD. The Counterpoint can still be upgraded i... | |
| Speaker Choice for Almarro 318B B-O-F, love your moniker! Best laugh this weekend. | |
| Speaker Choice for Almarro 318B Interesting Larryken,The bias on my 318B was always rock steady after the first ~30 hours. And I think I only had to adjust it twice in that time. You used the exact term that I kept returning to as I tried to describe the amp to others - "tonal p... | |
| Speaker Choice for Almarro 318B Jaybo, the A318B will have no problem with the Zu Tones. The Tones are rated at 96dB/12ohms, an easy load for for tube amps.I owned the A31A & A318B for several months and drove a range of speakers with them including 90dB/4ohm Jean Marie Reyn... | |
| Speaker suggestions for an Art Audio PX25 So Kevin, you're the one who gobbled up those PX-25 monos! I was very, very, close to going for them. I doubt they will ever pop again at that price.Man, I regret not snapping those up. | |
| Can anyone wean me off of Sublime? Reubent,Thanks for the tip about Pandora. Great concept behind the website and excellent execution. I started with The Cramps and it served up The Clash, Dead Kennedy's, Sex Pistols, The Reverend Horton Heat, Violent Femmes, Tom Waits, Haskel Adki... | |
| Stand out phono stages Just to throw a curveball into this discussion, how about the top-of-the-line Soundsmith's Strain Gauge Phono Cartridge and Preamplifier System?$12k(SG-610) and only works with one cartridge (their own), but who cares if the performance is superb.... |