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| Anybody else heard the Avalon Acoustics Isis? I use to own a pair which were set-up in my designated room but sold them off aprox. a year ago, they actually replaced the Diamonds which I can say was a real improvement. I agree they are a great speaker but I had a few issues that I could not l... | |
| Review: Accustic Arts Reference Tube Hybrid DAC II DA converter Hi Teajay, well my unit was really just getting broken-in and I sold my Andra's but I was still really enjoying it. They are being replaced with a new pair of MBL 101E's which I'm awaiting to receive, should get them in about 2-3 weeks time. I did... | |
| Reference DACS: An overall perspective Hi Elberoth2 if you look threw my threads you will find your answer regarding my experience with the ARC REF CD7 player which is a great player but I could not believe what I was hearing when I put the Accustic Arts Dac MK4 in my system.Hi Ptmcons... | |
| Reference DACS: An overall perspective Elberoth2, yes I would agree that Arthur offers some interesting reading but have you ever heard any of his set-ups? Interesting chap for sure, I bought some Entecs from him.Regarding the Accustic Arts Tube Dac, all I can say is WOW!I almost bough... | |
| Which amp to drive Avalon Diamonds? Glai, very interesting amps of choice indeed. I actually use to own the same Avalons which were set-up in my main designated room. Associated gear was ARC Ref3, Arc Ref300 MK2's, I also had VTL Sig 450's with the 7.5 pre original not MK2 version a... | |
| Review: Accustic Arts Reference Tube Hybrid DAC II DA converter Thanks Teajay for the info. regarding the fuses and I will share my personal thoughts but in the near future as I want to let the unit break-in along with putting in some different tubes.You really are great at writing reviews and after reading yo... | |
| Review: Accustic Arts Reference Tube Hybrid DAC II DA converter Hi Teajay, here are two more tubes for consideration that were recommended to me; NOS Telefunken cira 1962 with rib plate and BRIMAR B.V.A. from England.What is the correct size of Isoclean fuses?, what are your thoughts of HiFi Fuses I'm sure eit... | |
| Review: Accustic Arts Reference Tube Hybrid DAC II DA converter Well aren't you having fun, fuses and tube changing. Teajay I finally got my unit and all I can say is WOW! WOW!, your review says it all.I don't think others really realize just how fantastic this unit is until they actually get one into their ow... | |
| Review: Accustic Arts Reference Tube Hybrid DAC II DA converter Teajay, Thanks for the info.Regarding the Pass, I demoed not in my own place but at a dealers 2- X-350.5's with Swan speakers including Esoteric PO-3 combo and Hovland 200 pre. In the same system I heard the XA-100.5's and preferred them. I had th... | |
| Review: Accustic Arts Reference Tube Hybrid DAC II DA converter Hi Teajay, have you tried your latest new tubes as of yet and if so what do you find the difference being.Just curious, was there a reason why you choice these tubes? Can you forward over where you got them, getting matched pairs from a reliable s... | |
| Pass x600 vs. mcintosh 501 monos Spaz, I own the Mac 501's and have been trying different amps in my system for some time now and the end result is the Mac's have stayed. These amps are a real bargain, I really like them.BUT I just recently got a pair of PASS X600.5's and have to... | |
| Do true audiophiles own Mcintosh gear Dave_b we all have our own opinions and you obviously don't like Mac gear but saying Mac sounds like old class B electronics and is not musical tells me that you have not heard it in a proper system. My experiences differ from yours and I do own a... | |
| Do true audiophiles own Mcintosh gear Whom, interesting thread. What is the true definition of a true audiophile?Myself it's all about music and trying to recreate the ultimate sound within my space. No piece of gear is perfect nor the best and every persons individual tastes will dif... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Pjwd, information I received from Mick was that the bass of the 101D does not compare to the Cortese (Sauv. line stage that I have)the later being better. Also to get the best out of the Cab is to use it via bi-amping and that the 110D part of the... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Clipsal, I own the Sauv. and it is very quiet how is the Cab compared? Mick mentioned the Cab was noisy compared to the Sauv. so it made me reluctant in getting one. Are you bi-amping with the pre? What does the rest of your system consist of. |