fcrowder
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| Lindemann D680, how does it sound? I can only stress that the unit is very sensitive to vibration isolation and power cords and takes an inordinate amount of time to break-in. It never sounds bad but is somewhat soft sounding for an extended period during break-in. I have had good ... | |
| Are Horn Speakers good or bad or simply a complete joke? Until this year, I would probably have said that horns while very dynamic were not an ultimate answer given inherent colorations. two things have changed that perception, (1) the purchase by a friend of Lowther based horns and (2) my own purchase ... | |
| Anyone tried Kharma cable,suppose to be the best ? This sounds like a wonderful idea, perhaps you can invite a number of impartial inmates who frequent the show and will post theirm findings afterward. I must say that I have a certain fondness for the KR tubes eventhough none of my present equipme... | |
| Anyone tried Kharma cable,suppose to be the best ? After 20+ years in the hobby, I have pretty much concluded that what cabling is best will in most instances be a function of the amp and speakers involved. case in point, I have had excellent luck with Nordost Valhalla when used between a tubed am... | |
| Wolcott Presence 220M system compatiblity? The sound of the Wolcotts is much effected by the choice of tubes, isolation (electrical and mechsanical) and the new transformers. The ability to change tubes provides a real ability to fine tune the unit to a particular speaker/system. You may h... | |
| The best speaker you ever heard? You inadvertently raise an interesting point. The original Wisdoms had a much simplier crossover ("brain") which did significantly less processing of the signal than the current unit. The reason for the change was to allow the speaker to sound goo... | |
| The best speaker you ever heard? With the disclaimer that I have not heard all the candidates in listening situations where I am familiar with the entire system and room, I continue to like the Crosby modified Quad 63's paired with Entec LF-40's crossed at 50 hz driven by tubes; ... | |
| Lyra Helikon I have only a limited number of hours on my Helikon, but continue to be very pleased. A friend suggested that I try damping (apparently the Helikon puts significant energy into the tonearm which can effect image focus and bass). My arm uses a sili... | |
| Superb PHONO Preamp ? Two that has not been mentioned are the Zanden and the FM Acoustics. Certainly the one which has recently gotten the most mention is the Groove. I am very pleased with my Vendetta 2T, but would like to hear some of the other contenders, particular... | |
| What is the BEST resistor for audio use Perhaps the proper question is what is the best resistor for a particular application. About 10 years ago, a friend constructed three sets of pots for my Crosby modified Spectral DMC 10 preamp, all using 39 position TechLabs silver contact switche... | |
| Lyra Helikon Many years ago I owned a tube preamp that required an outboard step up device for the low output cartridge that I was using. I tried a number of different outboard transformers including a Denon, a Cotter and finally a Koetsu which was by far the ... | |
| Gamut D200? I own both the D200 and a pair of Wolcotts; they are very different beasts, each is truly superb in its own right when used with the proper speakers. I am not familiar with the SA 250 but am very familiar with the SA 100 run in mono, both class A ... | |
| Beveridge System 3's, worth repairing? Many years ago I owned a set of the System 3's. The electrostatic element was quite good and was one of the few speakers that created a stable image that did not move as you walked between the speakers. No matter where you sat, so long as you were... | |
| What speaker to replace ESL 63? I am also in agreement with Audiokinesis, but would like to add two other possibilities. At a little over twenty K, the Rockport Sheraton/Merak combination does many things well, including setting a phenomenal soundstage. My other suggestion would... | |
| The best speaker you ever heard? I am intimately familiar with the Wisdom 75's, both in their original and second generation. They are not an easy speaker to find an amp for. The woofers are very current hungry and the planars are quite revealing of amp character. Well set up and... |