dave_b
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| Solid State vs. Tubes - What if Transistors came first? Playing with a new Signal Cable Magic Digital HC POWER CORD!! Using it on my Yamaha SCD 2100 ...immediately a far clearer window on the soundstage. Hopefully all the other aspects of what I have enjoyed remain and or improve. | |
| Solid State vs. Tubes - What if Transistors came first? I thought that way as well dspr, but recent SS offerings such as my Krell Vanguard really has none of those typical artifacts. In fact, the last tube preamp I tried from ARC injected just that sort of glare you would equate with SS. There are ob... | |
| Solid State vs. Tubes - What if Transistors came first? Perhaps I stated my case inadequately. What I was inferring was that power conditioning per se can dramatically alter the resultant sound from a SS amp/device. Tube gear does respond to power quality as well, but does not seem to change its pred... | |
| Solid State vs. Tubes - What if Transistors came first? One huge thing I have noticed is that solid state gear responds dramatically to power cord/AC line changes. I decided to swap my PC’s around on my gear and the results are huge. Placing a Transparent Reference Gen 5 power cord on my Krell Vangua... | |
| Is there actually a difference? Agree! | |
| Is there actually a difference? Ious, not quite sure of your point...sounds like you agree with me. Of course one can tell differences between gear, but whether or not they are preferable is another matter and system dependent. | |
| Is there actually a difference? Roxy54 is correct. Most equipment, assuming it’s not complete crap, takes some time to settle in before you can assess its performance. Only over time can you get a handle on its sound. | |
| Paradigm Personas: A First Listen So many other great speakers...really kinda silly to fantasize about Paradigm speakers that cost $50k | |
| Is there actually a difference? I tried to post the First Watt paper on Sony’s SIT designs. Didn’t know Pass made a VFET AMP based on those designs. Why doesn’t someone else use this approach?? | |
| Paradigm Personas: A First Listen Speaking comparatively to the B&W 803D3’s I heard in same setup. Bass was anemic, Mids were flatter and upper registers were harder sounding. Low level detail was not as apparent as well. | |
| Solid State vs. Tubes - What if Transistors came first? andy2 - Possibly, but as a drummer I appreciate crystal clarity up top for cymbals etc... Also, the excitement and tension between the notes is a big thing for me, and a very quiet noise floor is required. Ideally I should have 2 systems I guess... | |
| Solid State vs. Tubes - What if Transistors came first? Awe, the old fart finally pinched one out! | |
| Paradigm Personas: A First Listen Sorry, they make my ears hurt 😞 | |
| Solid State vs. Tubes - What if Transistors came first? Ious and I understand...stay out of it Maritime51 😜 | |
| Solid State vs. Tubes - What if Transistors came first? Lous, great hearing your story. I tried the Prima Luna as well but found it very underwhelming. Owned a lot of tube gear and solid state, enjoyed them all but settled on Krell. Warm enough, great soundstaging and very low noise floor. Tone and... |