gopher

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Solid State Power Amps That Sound Most Like Tubes?
I've had some experience with Firstwatt (Pass) amplification and Plinius and while both are very good lines of gear, I wouldn't really describe them as tube-like.I'd suggest checking out McIntosh or possibly one of the better tripath amps. I recen... 
Zu Soul Superfly
It may take a minute to get used to the OTL sound, honestly. I wasn't much of a fan at first but its RAPIDLY growing on me, especially after rolling 6sn7s. I'm finding these speakers are so revealing of amplification and the amps I've tried are so... 
Zu Soul Superfly
I've been doing a lot of listening lately with an Atma-sphere S-30 with NOS 6sn7s and feel it is a very solid matching. It took me some time to get used to such an accurate and transparant sound as I was coming from a Dynaco, but I'm growing fonde... 
Rawson Amps
Isn't the point rather moot now? As I understand it, Tim got tired of threads like these calling his ethics into question and retired ....Where right or wrong I feel like we are beating a dead horse. 
Zu Soul Superfly
That is soooo friggin' cool, man! Congrats!I'm not sure what room light green wouldn't clash with, but its all good when you listen with the lights low! 
Zu Soul Superfly
Is that based on it being a better 'value' or is it a signature you prefer irrespective of price?I'm getting used to the Atma=sphere amplifier and it is really an impressive piece. Slightly dry, but I'm going to roll some 6sn7s in and see how it d... 
Zu Soul Superfly
The S-30 arrived in good condition, but there were two tube fatalities on the way. My first impressions are a bit mixed. VERY transparent, detailed and super liquid with good control over the speakers. I may need to tweak around a little bit as em... 
Zu Soul Superfly
For what its worth I was exchanging emails this morning with a friend who was dead set on buying the Omen, but after hearing it and the SF at a Florida Zu party, he is ponying up the extra money for Superfly.On a side note: I've got the S-30 sitti... 
Well Tempered Signature turntable and arm
No, I think you're probably on your own rocking that table. Thats not to say I'm not slightly envious. I considered a DV XV-1s for my Well Tempered Ref, but ultimately decided against going with a cart that expensive. FWIW I'm really enjoying a Zu... 
Zu Soul Superfly
Roscoeiii,I saw your message on AC and was going to respond after tonights events (just got out of Roger Waters doing "The Wall" at Nassau Collisium--amazing). I haven't actually settled on anything yet. I've been talking quite a bit with Phil beh... 
The Well Tempered Record Player and Denon DL103
The Well Tempered tables can sound a little laid back and that Zu 103 I'd mentioned above wakes it up and gets the toe tapping. I tried a number of other carts with my WTR including a Koetsu Rosewood Sig., Nagoaka MP-500, Shelter 501mk2, Dynavecto... 
Kora's Galaxy and Jupiter anybody heard 'em?
I tried to create a similar thread but the mods won't approve it. I know this is old, but has ANYONE heard the Jupiter that can comment? 
Personal amp evolution
I'm only 28 and I'm not sure I can remember my entire hi end amp history. Off the top of my head:Marantz 1060BJoLida 1501RCPlinius 8200 MkIIVTL TT-25Wright 3.5Fi 2a3 monoblocksFirstwatt F1 now updated to F1JDynaco ST-70and I'm on the prowl for a s... 
Amazing ''Overachieving'' products...your pick?
Jasmine LP2.0SE phono preamplifier. Wow! 
How much does your system retail for?
Right around the $25k mark for my 2 channel but will probably break the thirty mark when I settle on an amplifier. It has taken me a while to get here, but I think I'm nearing completion on this rig. When I have a larger place I'd love to build a ...