david12
Responses from david12
| Is a tube preamp a good idea? I use a CJ Premier 17 and have to say, I turn it off when not in use. I don't hear much improvement with warm up and have concerns about energy use(I know, turning off my Pre Amp, aint going to save the planet). I think any of the premier series 1... | |
| Best Integrated All-tube Amp? Not many votes for the Viva, well I have just bought a Solista. I heard it at the High End Show in London in April, driving admittedly sensitive Art speakers. The room was fully 30 by 30 ft and a high ceiling, believe me, it was loud enough. Every... | |
| Tube amp to match sensitive Living Voice Speakers A thoughtful set of responses, the Welbornes and Canary look good and I will do a bit of research on the others. I forgot to mention, the wife has put her foot down and any new additions have to match the decor! Give me strength. | |
| Radio interference on my phono stage Thanks, thats helpful, excuse my ignorance, but what are ferrite beads and where might you find them, a harware shop? | |
| Silver vs. Cooper speakers cables To answer the origonal question(my thinning hair is an issue, but I'm dealing with it) responders have talked about Acoustic Zen, with good reason, a good company, making good copper and silver cable. Not silver speaker cable of course. As others ... | |
| I have my table now I need a phono, please help I had problems with a Rosewood signature recently. Not really problems, but my phonostage then did'nt match, it was quite warm and so is the koetsu. I think a tube stage might be too much of a good thing. I settled on A 2nd hand Clearaudio referen... | |
| Is this ludicrous or not? In a word, it is ludicrous, but lets not throw the baby out with the bathwater. We moved seamlessly from saying one review was crass, to the conclusion that all professional reviewers are dum/corrupt/lazy. The point is, where does anybody start i... | |
| Amazing ''Overachieving'' products...your pick? Great value products can still be system dependent, but here are a few: 1) Marigo Signature, cd/dvd stabiliser 2) Pass labs Aleph 3, (given sensitive speakers) 3) Aurios 1.2 isolation devices 4) Living Voice Auditorium Range of speakers (Not such ... | |
| Whest Audio ps.20 phono stage w/.20 power supply I heard them at the UK high end show with a high end SME 20, Mcintosh rig and was very impressed indeed. Detailed, musical, but without the usual solid state grain. If I was in the market for a new phonostage, thats where I would be going. The dea... | |
| Acoustic Signature Final Tool & Origin Resolution I recently bought a Resolution and reinforce Dlshifi's report. Great base in particular, fast, musical with a wide deep soundstage. With my old Illustrious arm and Koetsu Rosewood Signature, I've got a long term keeper(yes I know we all say that a... | |
| Origin Live's Aurora, Aurora Gold and Resolution ? I recently changed from an Origin Live Oasis S(predecessor to the resolution), to a Resolution. Both are good, but the resolution is remarkable. Detailed, dynamic, with a deep base and wide soundstage. The only quible is that even with the latest ... | |
| Sugden a21 question.... I agree with Marco. you'll get sdound out of the speakers, but dull, lacking any dynamics or life. The Sugden is a beautiful amp and Class A output probably drives a speaker better than Class A/B or valves(that may get some criticism), but you are... | |
| More output from Analog set up, MC Transformer? Well the Audio experience Solo(currently on the Gon site, but about to time expire) is very impressive. straight from the box, without any run in time, the dynamics, base and soundstage are much better. It's a very nice little unit and good value ... | |
| Which Conrad Johnson pre is a step-up from PFR? Any of the Premier range will be the ticket. I've heard the 14 and bought the 17. I ai'nt changing. They are both excellent. Do'nt forget the premier 10, if you can find one. It's basically a 14 without the remote. They seem to go for about $1000,... | |
| More output from Analog set up, MC Transformer? well, I've taken the plunge and bought a YS Audio audio Experience Solo MC transformer. No I've never heard of it either, it's a Chinese manufactured valve transformer, reduced from $1000 to $360. If It does'nt work, no real harm done. I'll report... |