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Any Mark Knopfler Fans Out There?
BIG TIME MK fan here. IMHO, Mark is one of the top guitar players alive today. All of his work is superb. 
Audio Research tube amps and REL subs
Philb7777, I had the same question as you when I was going to hook up my REL T5 to my ARC D70Mk2. I'm not sure if your amps use the 4ohm tap as a ground, BUT assuming that they do...this is what I was told at ARC to do..Hook up the red cable to th... 
Rowland Model 5, upgrade to Model 8/8ti
Billspecfoc, maybe I can give you a little insight. I own a model 8 with choke and I have heard the model 5 on several occasions. The difference between the two isn't minor. The 8 has tremendous bass definition, while the 5 is in no way weak in th... 
Fremer lays an Ostrich egg...
IMO, the review that MF gave to the ML52's is one of his best ever. For some "unknown reason", when I read a review in any of the high end mags, I get VERY tired of reading the same old drivel about how wonderful the piece under review is and how ... 
Fremer lays an Ostrich egg...
This thread is a real puzzler. On the face of it,the OP seems to be saying that he has a different opinion of the sound of his ML amps than MF's review in the latest S'phile. Or, he is upset and cannot accept the review that MF wrote. Either way, ... 
Tube Rolling and the Quest for "perfect sound"
Bicycle man, When you finally get a CAT, roll in some NOS tubes...you'll really like what the preamp sounds like once you have done that..I know I did.I have heard a lot of preamps, both ss and tubes, and with rolled in tubes the CAT still RULES, ... 
CAT SL1 vs Modwright LS 36.5
Bombaywalla, try tube rolling into the phono stage..I know it's pricey, BUT I think you'll really like it, I know I did. BIG gains in overall imaging, better top to bottom coherence, more air on top and a lot more foundation in the bottom end. Lik... 
CAT SL1 vs Modwright LS 36.5
Clarrie, just to complete my thoughts on this thread, I would HIGHLY recommend that you listen for yourself to the CAT and any other preamp you are considering. Preferably in your own system. Clearly, my experience and the other posters on this th... 
CAT SL1 vs Modwright LS 36.5
Rfogel8 and Charles1dad, when it comes to the CAT preamp, all I can say is clearly YMMV. I stand by what I said about the MP-1 ( which was a fairly recent version)...BTW, are you guys using anything BUT digital as the front end, because IF you are... 
CAT SL1 vs Modwright LS 36.5
Charles1dad, you say that the CAT is "good and depending on system make up and matching can sound very good". What systems and match-ups have you heard it in? Sounds like not even close to what it can actually do. Plus you say the CAT has a lean t... 
CAT SL1 vs Modwright LS 36.5
Jwm, I have heard the MP-1 on several occasions. IF you like a more diffuse and colored presentation, then yes, I would agree with you. OTOH,IF you prefer accuracy to source and a more dynamic presentation, then the CAT is IMO better. BTW, my ears... 
CAT SL1 vs Modwright LS 36.5
Don't agree with Rfogel18 at all. The CAT is in another league to most all preamps out there. To bring it up several notches, tube rolling is what I found to really make it sing. IMHO, the Modwright isn't in the same league at all vs. the CAT. Add... 
Anyone try Supra LoRad 2.5 PCs?
Soix, I haven't tried the Lorad on any other component. All of my other gear uses 15 amp iec's and I have dedicated power cords for those pieces.Compared to the Diamondback, the Lorad was a lot quieter and seemed to bring the bottom end to life mo... 
Do you leave the Jeff Rowland Amp on all the time
Marty, what model do you own? As an model 8 owner, I can tell you that this amp was designed to be in 'idle' mode until the front switch is depressed, which takes the amp into full-on mode. The thinking is to have the circuit active at all times i... 
Anyone try Supra LoRad 2.5 PCs?
Soix, my Rowland puts out 250 watts/ch. Can do 25 watts/ch pure class A and therefore it draws.. the Lorad works VERY well with this amp ( make sure you get the Lorad 2.5 and NOT the smaller version). BTW, the amp needs a 20 amp iec and the Wattga...