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| Decware and SET Low Power Tube Amps with Hi Efficency Speakers I'm using a Grommes PHI-26 in pentode mode (6 wpc) on a pair of PMC FB1i's. The PMC's are rated at 90 db sensitivity with a pretty steady 8 ohm impedance. Wow, color me shocked. I originally picked this unit up for headphones but it excels with... | |
| Dan D'Agostino Helius dual monoblocks, 1500w @ 8ohms Dan D'Agostino is a great amp designer no doubt, however, some of his later work at Krell is total crap, The Showcase HT processor comes to mind along with the KAV series with insufficient cooling. The KAV-250a, KAV-250a/3, KAV-500i and KAV-150... | |
| PS Audio or Ayre? PS Audio likes to totally changes designs which turns people off. I have the Perfect wave DAC. 6 Years ago it was perfect. Now it's a red headed step child. Direct stream is now more perfect than perfect wave.Ayre builds on the previous models... | |
| Comparing VTL ST85 or MB125s to Manley Snappers Have not heard the Snappers but I say they appear to be the same design as the MB125s, outside of being fully balanced. Depends on the deal you can get, if you need balanced or the style you prefer. The Snappers are unique looking, the MB125s m... | |
| Your thoughts about ATC loudspeakers I was driving ATC SCM 40 V2s with a 10 year old Rotel RB-1090 Amplifier which cost me $895 here on the Gon. 400 wpc into 8 ohms. That Rotel owned the ATCs.Plenty of good values in used high power amps, would not sweat that issue. | |
| PMC vs. Salk Sound Speakers. Which is better? Never heard Salk but have been a avid PMC user for 3+ years. As good as the PMCs are they are seriously overpriced. My model is the OB1i, a nice 3 way floor stander that IMHO represents the best value, if possible, in the I series. When I purchase... | |
| Beautiful Monitors? Then Focal 1007 Be is very attractive in any finish | |
| SACD vs RBCD players The McIntosh MCD500 is a gorgeous sounding SACD/Redbook player. The best I have heard. Add to that the fact you can use the ESS Sabre DACS inside the player for other sources and you have a must buy unit. | |
| totem arro drivers I've seen Totem divers at partsexpress.com. They use whatever is cheapest. | |
| ESS Technology sabre32 This one is not for sale yet. The Mac uses a older version. The MCD500 sells for 6 grand. This DAC is going to sell for $39! Guess early adopters are going to get burned. |