daveyf
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| Can anyone help me to decide which pre-amp is better ? I own the CAT sig.Recently did an AB with the Hovland and the VK 50SE and the Herron. The Hovland is real pretty, and has by far the best WAF factor. The CAT has far sharper claws than any of the above. IMHO waaay better bottom end than the Hovlan... | |
| Anyone herad the Audio Physic Avanti 111's? sidssp, that is good advise, I will be sure not to buy them unless I have somehow heard them. However, feedback here is also helpful. Wonder what speakers you are referring to that you made the mistake on? | |
| Hales System II Signature Kirk930, the model 8's are still being made, they are now the 8ti's, I believe. My version is an original 8 from about 1991 or therabouts. I have done some mod's om it, but have left the original choke power supply. I feel this sounds a little sup... | |
| Anyone herad the Audio Physic Avanti 111's? I have heard Virgo's on many occassions, they are good, but lack any bottom end. The Avanti 111's are supposed to be a big step up according to Framer et al. I cannot hear them anywhere near where I live, so I appreciate all feedback. | |
| Hales System II Signature Actually Sknnyc, The sig's are wired with Cardas Hex5, they had not come out with the Golden 5 or Cross at the time of Sig production. This cable probably contibutes to their weakest link unfortunately. I use Highwire cable with good results, used... | |
| Hales System II Signature Interesting post Kirk930, what speakers do you have now?I am a little suprised that the Muse was not a big improvement. The 2's might sound good with the Carver sub, I will probably try this. What amps did you like with them?I am currently using a... | |
| Is there anyone who came back from tubes to SS? Used to own a Melos tube amp, before that an ARC D115. Now I like the Jeff Rowland that I own a lot more. Why, the tube amps give off an enormous amount of heat, and in a small room this is a drag. Plus you never really know how the tubes are hold... | |
| These speakers look exactly like Sonus Faber Amati Homage Heard these speakers the other day. They need to be pushed hard to sound good, but they are very nice indeed when you do push them.The ceramic drivers give a nice airy top-end and the midrange is articulate. The only slight problem that I heard wa... | |
| Jeff Rowland Model 6 or Model 8 Haven't heard the model 6, but I own a model 8 and it is a hard amp to beat. Put it up against Lamm's, Melos, Symphonic Line and Herron's. Better for my system by far.The amp I have is modded but has the original choke power supply, which is the w... | |
| Hovland-Pre,anyone heard it ? Heard the Hovland yesterday, along with their new amp. Quite impressive, especially the pre-amp; the amp is rated at 40W. and seems to portray a good stage but is a little sterile.In comparison to my CAT sig, I think the Hovland has it all over on... | |
| Hales System II Signature check out some of the threads on Speaker Asylum... If my memory serves me right these speakers are 89db efficient.They weigh in at 181 lbs each, the front baffles are supposedly four inches thick and the sides are two inches thick. The drivers are... | |
| Favorite sounding interconnects? Try Highwire cables, they will make you smile and save your pocket book. | |
| Hales System II Signature I also have system 11 sig's. They work well with my Rowland model 8. Have also heard them with Classic 60 ARC also very smooth.Sadly this speaker seems to be getting some bad press recently on some of the chat rooms.I have compared it against most... | |
| Floor Standers Vs. Book Shelf Speakers Jamma, you might want to try and hear a pair of Acoustic Energy AE1's. They can still be found used in your budget, and at one time they were considered to be among a very small elite in a stand mount. | |
| CA: Audio club in san diego area? Do we have a club for you.... The Audio Guild. We meet every month (sometimes) at Stereo Unlimited, usually on the second Wednesday of the month.The meeting is from 6:30PM to about 9:00Pm and we have had several superb guests, including recently D... |