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| Tube Power Amp Suggestions Hi Bigdish,I saw a fairly new company - Alexus Audio. I was able to check out the 833 it was very impressive. They also have a 33SE that is within your price range. Definitely worth checking out as it possesses the same characteristics that you... | |
| What SS preamp compares to a tube preamp Have you considered a Hybrid? Tube drivers with Mosfet output stage. You could get the benefits of both Tube and Solid State technologies.Rogue Audio makes a very good one within your budget. Ypsilon Electronics makes one of the best ones on the p... | |
| Rogue RP-1 pre-amp. Just another SS pre-amp, or high end caliber?? Sunnyjim,Your solution is listed below. Balanced Audio BAT VK-31 se w/ remote & phono stage!Listing ID: lis7d886 Classified Listed October 26, 2016 3:50pm · It has been my experience that same named brands work better together probably becaus... | |
| Vintage Wadia Repair Recommendations in U.S. Good Advice Thank you. | |
| Vintage Wadia Repair Recommendations in U.S. Apparently since Wadia became apart of Fine Sounds / McIntosh Labs they only service the newer models - not vintage. I was directed to Audio Research who is also under Fine Sounds however they seem to be unresponsive. | |
| Need Suggestions for speakers up to $15K new/used Since subs may not be an option, check out Devore Fidelity. Fantastic speaker, clean sound through and through, well sourced components. The silverbacks if you can find a pair frequency response - 21hz -40khz or The gibbon X frequency response - 2... | |
| Subwoofers.... one 10" or two 8"? Go for the two 8". They will compliment the drivers in Mirage OMD-15. You want a seamless integration of components that work together to accomplish your goals. Rel - especially older models will sound more musical. JLs are solid. I initially n... | |
| looking for ideas on a tube pre amp Good Afternoon Jeff,Sorry - I was mistaken and assumed that there may be an issue with your original set up, thank you for clarifying for me. That being said I would agree with your assessment to check out the Atma-sphere. Its a product that has ... | |
| looking for ideas on a tube pre amp Hi Jeff99,Exactly what do you mean when you say "...give my listening room a breath of fresh air" what is missing in your original set up, what are you attempting to rectify? More Detail, Depth of Soundstage, More Bass...I suspect that your Mag... | |
| First "audiophile" system, now what? Suggestions for best "bang for the buck" upgrade? Good Day Etwilley,If you are absolutely serious - embrace that this hobby is a series of long term strategies that require patients and knowledge. If you want the best bang for the buck, start by investing in Power, Power Power. Realize that $500... | |
| What has your audiophile experience taught you about yourself? I am gratified to have a cultured hobby that appreciates my intellectual and emotional presence while keeping me grounded in my reality. | |
| Thoughts on my current system Adiorio, I do not have extensive experience with the amps you have. When Mondial first producing the Aragon, I did consider getting it. I liked the build quality and the look. I ended up falling into a fantastic deal on some Conrad Johnson Units t... | |
| Thoughts on my current system Adiorio, I agree with what most every one is saying here. I cannot stress enough the importance of starting from a Strong Foundation to build on. It took me a long time to wrap my mind around this concept and I wasted tens of thousands of dollars... | |
| tube monoblocks and preamp recommendations Harle,I agree with both you and Meadowman regarding Rouge Audio.You may also want to consider the RP Preamps matched with the Hybrid Models as well. The Hydra and Medusa are very quiet and retain fantastic dynamics. An RP -1 with a Hydra falls r... | |
| Audio Research is launching new products, "The Foundation Series" Tubes 444 is right. ARC was once great. Now owned and distributed in conjunction by Fine Sounds and Sumiko. Other brands owned by Fine Sounds include - McIntosh, Sonus Faber, Pro Ject, and Wadia. Fine Sounds was owned by Quadrivio an Italian Priv... |