gammajo
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| rule of thumb: how long do you leave a tube preamp on versus turning it off then back on? On my Vinni Rossi L2ise which uses Takatsuki TA-300B tubes at $1,500 a pair in the pre-amp section (which runs tubes more gently than in most amps) I turn on an hour before use as I can tell the improvement in sound quality, then leave after se... | |
| Von Schweikert speakers I have owned Von Schweikert speakers for a decade starting with VR 4SR, then VR5 Anniversary and now VR 55Aktives. I have auditioned many speakers including Wilson, Magico, Tidal, etc and to me Von Schweikert speakers have always sounded more nat... | |
| Speaker upgrade Romey, Much of the Von Schweikert discussion now happens on Whats Best Forum. In the past there was a very active group on Audio Circle. Personally I find VSA speakers to have a more life-like presentation (natural, fuller bodied, not tipped to th... | |
| Speaker upgrade Id vote for the VR55, have them now for a few years and love them. Great support from company as well. | |
| I Was Considering Active, Then I Watched This ... A good compromise is what many Von Schweikert speakers do. They have many models with high quality 500 watt+ plate amps designed for them by by Chanel D. This allows the sound of the main amps to come through untouched and allows one to adjust bas... | |
| What s the best Class A integrated tube amp over 80W Vinni Rossi L2ise which uses 300B DHT tubes in its preamp section. 100 watt into 8, 170 into 4oms. Fabulous sounds 10 year warentee US made. I have the unit and it replaced and beat fine mono amps with separate preamp. Also has optional DAC and ph... | |
| Advice on CD transport Used CEC TL3N | |
| Best 40 to 50k used speakers Id look for a pair of Von Scwweikert VR55 Aktives. Retail 60K I think. Should find used in your price range. Excellent adjustable bass, best tweeter that I have ever heard. I own them and all who hear like them. | |
| Did any Amp help you understand lyrics better? One of my tests is using the piece, Carverna Magica which has male and female voices murmuring in the back of a cave with other sounds in the foreground. That is what you hear on poorer equipment. As equipment, amps and room improve you can detect... | |
| Thanks Audiogon ! Was the extension and coupon automatic, or did you need to request it? I have an add running too. | |
| Integrated amp suggestions. In that price range I'd also look at the Vinni Rossi L2ise integrated, give you a 300B tube based preamp and excellent ss amp section. Just got mine and loving it. The Agostino stuff is excellent when I have heard it at shows, but the Rossi has he... | |
| Isolation Devices I use Herbies discs under factory spikes under my 160lbs+ speakers and they work well to allow you to move speakers and protect wood floor | |
| Speaker upgrade around 100k retail Please consider Von Schweikert VR 55 Aktive Ultras in that price range, even the regular 55 Aktives (which I won) will not disappoint. | |
| Emotional rollercoaster another plus one for room acoustics. I have large 38X22 room and a high end system well tweaked and some room treatments such as in front of speakers and first reflections that I can get away with in a family room. Sounds really good. We are havin... | |
| Anyone with tinnitus or hearing loss who is into "high-end" audio? I have tinnitus varying from mild to moderate. It worsens with stress, caffeine, and use of pain killers such as Advil, Tylenol and Aspirin. So if you can reduce these and learn how to relax through meditation, walks in nature etc. and see if it h... |