fjn04
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| KT-88/ 90 choices to replace my new stock tubes Thanks for your suggestions, isnt the factory tube in the quicksilver V4 pronounced Shuguang as well. Is this penta one also a chinese tube, and if so would it most likely be superior than the stock (shuguang-I think) KT-88 in the quickies. Where ... | |
| Which Preamp? I would make sure to gather the input impedance along with gain and any other important specs on the Audio reasearch and then at that point call the manufacturers to see how their linestages may match up. I would also consider maybe the Herron (ne... | |
| The long / Narrow room - system configuration Gentleman,Thanks for all of your inputs. I have the Vandersteen 5a exactly 1/3 out from the back wall (93") and that is measured to the center of the speaker cabinet. I have them 31" (center driver) out from the side wall, and the back of the spea... | |
| First Sound vs Aesthetix The FS is generally quieter although some have had positive results w/ changing the tubes on the Aesthetix. I recently did a comparison of my FS pres del-2 against the Calypso and besides the FS being quieter and perhaps slightly more detailed, I ... | |
| Atmasphere preamps Thanks Springbok 10, I am looking for a tube Preamp which portrays good texture and decay , and does that dimensionality and space thing. It is o.k. and maybe welcomed if it is not dead neutral and slightly warm. I believe all good preamps at this... | |
| Atmasphere preamps Thanks for your helpfull responses. I am considering the MP-3 to use with my lamm LP-2 phono stage. Is the linestage in the MP-1 that much ( if at all) better than the MP-3, being that the MP- 1 really is supposed to be an all out assault phono st... | |
| Atmasphere preamps Thankyou, Jond | |
| Vandersteen 5A's...about to take the plunge I own the cherry finish ( a $700 upcharge) and think they look quite appealing. I did see what I believe ( I am 90 % sure) to be the high gloss rosewood at Audio connection and they are breathtaking IMO. They are definitely worth the cabbage if yo... | |
| Aesthetix Calypso vs First Sound Presence Deluxe I have the FS and just listened to the calypso yesterday in a different system. I would agree that the FS is ultra quiet with good dynamics and bass response. The calypso has more inherent warmth, and probably will be a better match with your equi... | |
| Any experience w/ exact power line conditioner I am in a dedicated listenig room 23 x 12-4 , with all components plugged in to their own dedicated circuit. I run a log 25 foot rca interconnect from my FE components ( on the long wall ),to my amps which are on the short wall sitting between my ... | |
| Help finishing sound room w/ Vandy 5a Thanks for your responses, I think the good quality (karastan brand ) nylon will be the best option only because it saves me a good chunk of change. I am not going to go too thick (plush) because I still want the clearance (Clarence) between the d... | |
| Best phono-pre for mc-systems below $ 1.500,00 ? Try the ASR mini basis exclusive. Call John at Sound Images in Westport mass. I heard the big one and it was incredible. | |
| anyone gone from the Graham 2.2 to vecteur arm ? Thanks for all your comments. I was listening earlier to the Johnny Hartman/John Coltrane album and I definitely heard the sibilance in Hartmans voice during louder singing passages. I just read MF' s review of the Phantom b-44 in stereophile and ... | |
| Proper cleaning of the zerodust styus cleaner The microwave is only to warm (30 seconds should do the trick) the amount of distilled water being used to soak the gel substance. The zerodust shouldnt go in the microwave. That being said, I just want to make sure to soak it long enough but not ... | |
| Question for First Sound Owners It would help to at least know your speaker and the sensitivity/ Impedance.... That being said, I am getting excellent results with a First Sound pres del 2 and VAC 220 Sig amps driving the Vandy 5a. There is a synergy between these 2 components i... |