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| Valve/Tube Newbie Yogiboy , yes I am fully aware that a solid state AMP doesn't have tubes. I suggested that he consider pairing a tube pre with a solid state amp given the "lower" sensitivity of the Spendors. The solid state would provide more power. Read before b... | |
| Valve/Tube Newbie Why is that? | |
| Valve/Tube Newbie Might consider tube pre with solid state power amp given sensitivity of speaker | |
| Harbeth vs JM Reynaud I find the Offrande Supremes play back the music as it was recorded, they don't color the sound nor make up for recording deficiencies. My music takes range from smooth/contemporary jazz e.g. Maysa, Anita Baker, Rippingtons, Four Play, Pieces of a... | |
| Harbeth vs JM Reynaud What do you mean by forgiving in a broad range of music? | |
| Speaker cable suggestions Clear Day Cables - find them neutral , no harshness, good balance across spectrum | |
| Harbeth vs JM Reynaud Pani, I understood that you meant sonically, so tell me what specifically about the Offrande Supremes; and what was driving them when you made your assessment? | |
| Harbeth vs JM Reynaud What's false in your mind about the speakers he has listed , Pani? | |
| Harbeth vs JM Reynaud I have not had Spendors or Harbeths so I can't compate for you against my JM Reynaud Offrande Supreme 2s. I do find the JMRs to offer a very balanced and refined sound with good soundstaging. Purchased them w/o auditioning and never regreted the d... | |
| Theres a firesale of the Modwrights oppo 105 units Freemand, my comments to you were based upon your "intimating" that just becuase there are 5 Modwright Opps for sale that there is a concern about Modwright " red flags" versus who you want to a modded unit from. I was giving you my experiences wi... | |
| Theres a firesale of the Modwrights oppo 105 units Freemand, aside from the Elyse Dac I also have Modwright's LS100 pre and KWA100SE power amp - bought all three w/o demo and have been very pleased with the sound and quality of each unit. To each his own but red flags, think not | |
| Theres a firesale of the Modwrights oppo 105 units For what it is worth, I don't have a Modwright Modded Oppo but I do have the Modwright Elyse DAC - it is outstanding IMHO - point being not sure I'd be worried about Dan's work | |
| Primaluna DiaLogue Premium preamp Brent Jesse's website indicates he has Amperex 7316s; the Tubestore indicates Matsushita 7316s, a couple of others have them as well | |
| Personal speaker evolution Technics - Polk - Paradigm - Tyler Acoustics - JM Reynaud - Daedalus (waiting on them to be shipped) | |
| Recommend half-width transport 2nd the Stello CDT100 |