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| Best movies last two years Dora the Explorer's Halloween SpecialRobotsBambiThe Care Bears Movieoh, and my wife and I saw Wedding Crashers. Vince Vaughn is a much better actor than funshine bear. | |
| Speltz Anti-cable needs break-in period? Howard & everyone, any thoughts on going silver DIY with my rig? As a reminder my core system:Cain & Cain single BEN & ACI Titan subAudio Note Kit1 set 300B ampCurrently using **long!** runs of Speltz cable, but can go with 15' if put ... | |
| Any XTC fans? Tim, have been an XTC fan for years. Apple Venus is a reference for me. In fact, Boa2 and I listen to Knights in Shining Kharma when checking out changes to our systems. But Skylarking--oh! Skylarking--is one of my most listened to albums. Do you ... | |
| Upgrading AudioNote DAC2 older version Help Adinta, don't know the values, but AN should provide an upgrade path with the correct components. My dealer has offered to obtain parts and install them for me, or simply get the parts and let me install them. Kinda sounds like you are going DIY w... | |
| Which is the best SET integrated amp under $1500? Darkmoebius, we must have similar tastes--I have C&C single Bens. Thought about the IMs and have had second thoughts more than once...looked at your system and really am impressed. How do you like the Baileys? I considered them and decided on ... | |
| Which is the best SET integrated amp under $1500? Leroy, I was on a similar quest so I'll chime in here. Darkmoebius mentions the ASL Orchid, a 2a3 based set integrated. His recommendations and suggestions are spot on. I have one in my office system and I can say it is beautiful sounding and extr... | |
| Audio Note Kit Set Amplifiers Thomas, I built and continue to enjoy a kit1 300b amp. Haven't compared it to too many other set amps, but I do also own an ASL Orchid that I use in another system. That's a 2a3 amp, but I can draw some direct comparisons.Before I compare, let me ... | |
| tube amp dilemma with electrostats Les, did you get the primaluna? What's up with your system? | |
| Getting SET Audio Note has a couple set kits. I built the kit1 and although I haven't compared it directly to other set amps, the sound is very good. The kit comes with everything well laid out and consists of high quality components. Oh, and building it was ... | |
| Antique Sound Lab 805 DT SETs--WOW Jeff, glad to hear you have found set to your liking. Hearing what set can do for your favoritye music is truly a revelation. I bought an ASL Orchid from Chris for my office system. You in Sacramento? We have a loose group going... | |
| tube amp dilemma with electrostats Jvn is on to something there, Les. That's how I started, and I must admit that approach has alot going for it. For starters, you get the sonic advantages Jvn lists, plus maintenance is lower with a sand amp. Also, you then have a possible upgrade ... | |
| What speakers do you use with your SET's? Well put, Twl. | |
| tube amp dilemma with electrostats Calanctus, can't say that I hear a smoothing of detail. In fact, the recovery of detail is now a strong point and the greater inner resolution has made listening something that holds my attention. I had a concern that there would be a loss of deta... | |
| tube amp dilemma with electrostats Hi Les, looks like you and I are on a similar quest. In my case, I've had my SL3 for nearly 5 years, and I'm currently running the most satisfying setup to date. Before I go over the gory details, I think it's fair to say that the recs above of th... | |
| the 4 ohm rating Bigjoe, funny you ask that question at this time, as I am headed down a similar path of questioning. So far in my search I've found a list of reasons against high impeadance. The topper may be that the mainstream consumer doesn't care and making h... |