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| Power amp s for Avantgarde Duos? Olpas, I have the Audio Note Kits Ccore output and interstage monos. They are fantastic amps, and I'd very much like to hear them on Duos but I have not. On my Cain Single Ben horns (98dB) they are quiet at idle. Astonishing control and deeply tex... | |
| which Jensen cap to use? Atmasphere is right--and sometimes the result can be disaster for the circuit. But, of course, the sound you describe "warm with lots of details" is (best/only?) achieved with copper pio caps.Can't compare the three varieties you list, but I have ... | |
| certin speaker makers harder to get dissounts fro Oscar, buy from him at 5% off and be glad he helped you find what you are after. If it's not what you want, then don't agonize and move on.You decide what is a good deal for you. That said, the above is my take.Above all, enjoy. | |
| What is the best 2A3 SET Amplifier? Haipo, I second the vote for Audio Note kits, and I'd bet this would sound fantastic with Unos:http://www.audionotekits.com/PM_Integrated.htmlResale is good and it's a hoot to put together. There are also many well-documented upgrade paths with th... | |
| Avantgarde Duo vs Cain & Cain Ben ES Jeffrey,Here I pen this rather long response and didn't even address your particular areas of interest (I've been a bit foggy lately...)Anyway, comparing the single BEN with Duos and other AGs I've heard: soundstage--Cains cast a deep stage that's... | |
| Avantgarde Duo vs Cain & Cain Ben ES Jeffrey, my experience is limited to owning single Ben Cains (essentially the same speaker minus 1 BLH) and listening to Avantgardes on a few occasions. To bury my opinion further, I've never heard the AGs fully set up or tweaked to the point wher... | |
| Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive? Pluck, I'm with you that you've moved heavily into the "want and desire" side of the equation!Yup, Whart, I think a 993 cab would do it for me, too. Great car. What do you think of the 997? | |
| Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive? Whart and Pluck, agreed the Phaeton is a fine car and substantially better than it's past-tense status would indicate.Question Whart: Why not an A8L W12? Sounds like you wanted a Phaeton, and the Audi is available. Just curious. | |
| Roseville California Good to hear from you, Mike. Yeah, I'm a tube guy and I've been on the high eff low power kick for a couple of years now. You're welcome to come by and listen, pop me an email privately. Like I said, there's a few of us that loosely have a thing g... | |
| Roseville California Hi Mike,I'm in Roseville, and would be happy to talk audio with you. As a guy who has gotten that "look" more than once, I know that having a group of friends who get it is important. Anyway, I've met some good people on Audiogon, several of whom ... | |
| Totem Arros - Set up Mike,Not that familiar with the REL, my suggestion for sub hookup doesn't appear to apply. If your sub doesn't have a xover to filter out the bass from the Arro, please disregard my comment. When I ran through my sub -- not as well regarded as the... | |
| Totem Arros - Set up Mike, you have some good ideas for amps and cables above. While I haven't heard either the Jolida or Primaluna with them, I have Arros and so can comment on how they may perform for you. I've run them on a 6550 based PP amp, and they sing!Only iss... | |
| Childproof audio Resprung, with a 6 and 3 year old at home, I'm living your question!Came to the same conclusions as already stated, but let me throw out another idea on speakers: Martin-Logan.They're practically bullet-proof, and unless you try to electrocute you... | |
| Best low cost speaker cables for my system? Here's a second for Speltz Anti-Cables. Most assuredly not the best, but for the money a contender. My runs are 25' and Speltz shipped it to me as a 100' spool that I cut and terminated with the supplied spades. I think I spent much less than most... | |
| High Efficiency System- Noise Floor Reality Check? The 60Hz hum in the subs may be from poorly shielded or oriented power supply transformers in the sub cabinet. I belive the Avantgardes use internal amps for the subs, yes? If they do, have you tried running them straight off the wall socket with ... |