fleschler
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| Solid state amp that tube fan can be happy with? I have not heard the Coda S5.5 but some audiophiles & critics swear by the excellent sound from 20 to 25 year old Coda amps. On SoundstageUltra, the editor uses old Coda amps despite having had high end and costly amps in his many systems pr... | |
| What were your favorite gear additions in 2024? Radical change in 2024 (and moderately expensive) 1. Von Schweikert VR9 SE Mk2, upgraded Masterbuilt Ultra wiring, Foundation 1000w Class D subwoofer amp, new supertweeters 2. Westminster Labs REI power amps 3. Westminster Labs Ultra XLR cable ... | |
| Which subwoofer should I get? Westminster Labs Shockwave, currently in 12" and 15" configurations, pending or already released new 10". Takes the monitor speakers and even full range standing speakers to a new level of fullness and openness (bass effects highs as well). Bril... | |
| Solid state amp that tube fan can be happy with? How about small monoblocks weighing only 35 lbs, 100 watts 8 ohms, doubling, quadrupling in 4 and 2 ohms, only warm temp Class A. Westminster Labs REI solid state-on all the time and always ready. I used 35 to 120 watt, stereo and monoblock Class... | |
| There Is Nothing Like the Real Thing - Our State of the Art @viber6 100%. That's why a fine recording can outperform a live performance for the audience/listener. | |
| There Is Nothing Like the Real Thing - Our State of the Art @jnovak I disagree with you. I have been performing in choirs for 54 years, often with major orchestra members (LA Phil and Hollywood studio musicians), recorded 150+ orchestral, chamber and choral productions in major venues throughout SoCal, hav... | |
| Why Do ~You~ Still Play CDs? @no_regrets I agree. When I drive I listen to local KUSC which often has new music and most of the music played are newer recordings from the last decade or so. Thereby, I am being exposed (as much as I want) to new music and new performances. ... | |
| Why isn’t more detail always better? Detail has to be defined first. Detail to me is Resolution. Nothing wrong with seeking higher resolution in music. The most important factor in music is rhythm, pace, timing of sound. Without it, there is no music. Next one can choose from an... | |
| Why Do ~You~ Still Play CDs? Mine align 100%. Also, my own 150 to 200 live recordings of orchestral, chamber and especially choral recordings often at major venues cannot be duplicated (but they can be digitized). Of my 16,300 CDs, I have about 20% which are not streamed an... | |
| Ugliest Component of the Year 2024! Yes, that Chord unit is ugly and stupidly designed. YUK! | |
| Front Row Seat Power Cord? My friends and I prefer GroverHuffman Pharaoh and Empress power cables. Typically, my friends have 6 cables (I have 9) in our systems depending on amount of equipment. His site partially explains the unique and patented design (he wrote and subm... | |
| Ugliest Component of the Year 2024! This is an ugly version of Mac gear. I agree with you. A Kalista CD Player and Shanling CD Player are the opposite as classy modern. Jadis, Goldmund, older Woo Audio, etc. are all examples of attractive CD Players. For another less attractive but... | |
| More potential bad news for some big names... @krelldog In Los Angeles and on-line, I've sold several higher end pieces to young men and couples in their late 20's and 30's. I sold an EAR 890, EAR Acute, Synergistic Research Atmosphere XL, SR cables, Bryston BIT-20, etc. all to younger peopl... | |
| Sub suggestions please Von Schweikert Audio Shockwave V-12XS Subwoofer = superior https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRIN0_Mr2fQ How subs work by Damon Von Schweikert $33,000 pair. Also in 15" currently. 2025 10" version at much reduced price At shows, sensational... | |
| Ken Fritz's $1M Dream System update I have no problem with people wanting to listen to their music in solitary positions. My best two friends and several other friends are single and deserve to listen as they want to. The caveat being that I want anyone listening with me in my liste... |