fleschler
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| Which one to choose between two 80K$ tube amps? @shkong78 That is the ratio I intend to have $38K speakers, $15K amp, $15K pre-amp $7K phono/trans $15K analog, $5K DAC, $5K cabling, $5K tweaks (I also have a second analog/pre/phono for 78s, cassette, 2 R2R, etc. | |
| All-in-one integrated, 10-15K range, class A/B only Thanks. | |
| All-in-one integrated, 10-15K range, class A/B only Is there some reason slightly less expensive integrateds aren't mentioned? The VAC 170IQ has 85 watts and if it sounds anything like VAC amps, should be outstanding at $10K. | |
| Speakers that are a great value! Steve59 I am interested in purchasing the Von Schweikert VR9 MKII at $35,000 which retailed for about $100,000 versus the new Ultra 55 at the same current price. The former is easy to drive with 100 watts or less (95 db efficiency) versus the ne... | |
| The very best sound: Direct to Disc I was fortunate to purchase over 75+ D2D discs, half from wholesalers at $1/disc in the 1980s when CD was driving out LPs. They include many RR, Sheffield, Crystal Clear, Toshiba, RCA and American Gramophone discs. They are generally well recorded... | |
| Which one to choose between two 80K$ tube amps? I would rather put $80,000 into a speaker and 25% that much into an amp than the other way around. Von Schweikert's with VAC amps. | |
| is it possible to make digital audio sound like vintage vinyl Digital Compact Cassettes were my favorite recording devices. They were the closest sounding to 15 ips half track R2R recording. I was never disappointed with DCC sound. I'm sorry the format fizzled. | |
| WHat did Audiophiles hear during Tape deck era? I listened to vinyl LP, shellac 78s and R2R tape. By 21 years old (1977), I had 10,000 LPs, 3,500 78s and 150 R2Rs, mostly self recorded from LPs and FM (Met Opera). My collection doubled by 35 (1991) except for the R2Rs. Then I added CDs, now... | |
| How Do You Live The Audiophile Life I so rarely change equipment (1989 to 2005, DAC this year), that most high end companies would go broke. So, I am more of a tweaker for the past four years. | |
| Why no Virtual System pics?? My amps, pre-amp and phono pre-amp are custom built. My SME IV arm is custom upgraded. My cabling doesn't indicate anything. So, why post pictures of a mid-high end system when it is meaningless. The room photos don't indicate the 16" thick 5... | |
| Too good a post to waste I kept my Audio, IAR and Listener mags. Threw out the High Fidelity and did not trust Stereo Review. I prefer the narratives of Absolute Sound to Stereophile although I like several writers of both mags (including the recently deceased Art Dudl... | |
| Top Ten Speakers of All Time? Von Schweikert Ultra 11 is the best I've encountered which is superior in all sound categories. I had stats including the ML Quests, Monolith IIIs, Acoustat Xs and 2+2s for 20 years. I am so happy that I don't have them any longer (except for th... | |
| Why no interest in reel to reel if you're looking for the ultimate sound? I don't have a problem with digital recordings if recorded using proper techniques. (In classical music, too many distantly miked recordings have huge ambiance space but insufficient direct sound). I prefer a more immediate sound, as heard from ... | |
| Dedicated 20 amp circuit - Electrician laughed! That was very likely as our old homes were converted as late as 1964. Geofkaitt-again, stupid comment. "I had four built" is colloquial for owned older homes, not indicating I specifically constructed them or had them constructed for me. Why bothe... | |
| How many people here generally buy used? Classic equipment purchased used including Fisher 400 & 500 receivers, McIntosh MR67 and Kenwood 5700 tuners, a pair of Yamaha CR620s, pair of Yamaha 200 amps, all my speakers-Legacy Focus, Legacy Signature IIIs, ADS L620, Dynaco A-30, A-50, M... |