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| Should I bypass my Shunyata Hydra power conditioner? In my experience with all Shunyata power conditioners (I've owned the last 4 Hydras/Triton--now the Triton 3 ), an amp always sounds better plugged directly into the wall. Even though Shunyata reps told me that amps benefit from the Triton, this h... | |
| Happy 80th Birthday Richard!!! You say it's your birthday!Go Rings | |
| Question For Those In The Know About Audio Research Power Amps Hi Rooze:I was in the same boat as you. I had a Ref 110 and loved it but found it a little bit on the lean side. I thought that might be the price for the ARC bloom and holographic presentation. When I purchased the Ref 150--that all changed. Now ... | |
| Vinyl / High qual analog tape / High-res digital -- One of these is not like the other +1 Mike LavigneIn short--vinyl sounds more natural. Digital sounds truncated. But it sure is convenient and I listen to digital more than vinyl.My system has 2 cd players including a Spectral SDR 4000SV and two universal players. On the vinyl side... | |
| Wison watt puppy Wilson has used casters on their speakers for a number of years solely for the purpose of removing them from the packaging and setting them up for spiking. If you want casters that will screw into the designated locations under Wilson speakers (th... | |
| Directionality Explained I believe that there are aspects of hearing that machines do not measure. | |
| Wilson Alexia 2 Diamond black Slight upcharge on Alexia 2 as color, but I love it. It pops. All of my Wilsons except my initial pair ( dark grey) have been black. But this is a highly personal choice that only you can make cause you have to live with it. Only in... | |
| VAS (Steven Leung) cartridge repair/retipping service? Steve is a gem in the industry. Peter is a great asset as well--and a poet. We are lucky to have them. | |
| Why don’t tube amps sound like tubes anymore? In most circumstances at audio shows, I can tell when I walk into the room, sight unseen, if it is using tubes or solid state. There is still a difference in presentation though not nearly as much as, say, 20 years ago. | |
| Your Pick Between These Two... I have heard Magico A3s and Joseph Audio Pulsars on a few occasions in a few different systems at audio shows. Magicos, to me, sound a touch antiseptic--not involving. The Pulsars were transparent, dynamic, colorful and truly wonderful speakers. I... | |
| Wow an old album that rocked your world U.S. version of Rubber Soul.Blood on the Tracks. | |
| Audiophiles and nostalgia, Hey Millercarbon.I have a 79 SC as well --Petrol Blue with black interior. It is my favorite of the half dozen 911s I have owned since then --all of which were a later vintage--none of which I still have. | |
| It happened again tonight Somethin' Else is, indeed, just that. Love it. | |
| Suggestions please!! --Need to replace vintage Audio Research VT 200 Tube Power Amp I have owned a Ref 110 and Ref 150. I then placed KT-150s in my Ref 150 which brought it very close to the performance of the Ref 150SE.The Ref 110 drove Watt Puppy7s and then Sashas. The Ref150 drove Sashas and then Alexia 2s. I test listened in ... | |
| Recommendations for a tonearm upgrade on a VPI Classic 4 turntable + Stringreen Counterintuitive from Soundsmith makes azumith adjustments much easier on VPI 3d unipivot. it also helps with slight downforce adjustments. |