grannyring
Responses from grannyring
| Is the most efficient speaker the best speaker? Triode needs to hear better non-flea tube amp powered systems.They do exist!I also like SET amps and high efficiency speakers as they can sound quite good also. | |
| Is the most efficient speaker the best speaker? I have been reading this thread with much interest. I greatly respect Ralph/Atmasphere and have always learned from his posts and others on this thread.I must say my experience flies in the face of saying a low efficiency speaker can't play to sou... | |
| Is the most efficient speaker the best speaker? My experience has been the opposite, but the answer to your question is no. My Soundlab speakers are very in-efficient, but are the best sounding speakers I have owned.The key is the right, properly matched, amp and speaker combo!No way to say one... | |
| Speakers free of grain, glare and steel? Silverline speakers are what you want. Sonata II'2 can be had at $2000 or under.Dali Grand speakers can also be had for under $2000, but hard to find used. Both seem to fit exactly what you are looking for. | |
| Number of yrs. to reach the finished line? Forgot to mention 32 years at this hobby. | |
| Number of yrs. to reach the finished line? Perhaps no finish line, but certainly a place and time for complete contentment in a system that can last for years.Soundlab M1 speakers with a powerful (600 watts/side) SS amp and nice tube preamp has taken me to that place. I am certainly done f... | |
| Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp Once I get my Dude I will try them for sure! I will update all as to my findings at that time. | |
| Is this the END of DAYS for the high end CD player Ok, I have been looking into a computer based front end and have decided to stick with a CD player for now. Far too much flux and change with new products for me to jump in. The whole USB thing is my real wall right now. Folks are coming out with ... | |
| Audio Horizons TD 3.1 svt I will look into the USB option as that is how I would use it mostly. Thanks! | |
| Audio Horizons TD 3.1 svt Great to hear you are loving the unit. I am looking for a DAC to use as part of a computer based system. Are you using this DAC with a computer or a transport? I may need to purchase a separate USB converter?Owned the original model of this DAC, a... | |
| Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp Yes, Paul has told me the same and I may play with some soon. | |
| Complete 2.0 System for Under $3k? Yes, we need more. Size of room, music tastes, loud or moderate volume, can you deal with tubes, stay away from tubes, like bass, lots of bass, is a remote a must...We can help you if you just give us some additional information. | |
| Once again...looking for a "tube like" SS preamp I have owned two that fit your needs very nicely.- Tom Evans Vibe with Pulse power supply is fantastic and exactly what you are looking for.- Bel Canto Pre 3 can be had for only $1000 used and is also very, very good and fits your needs. It surpas... | |
| Carver equipement good?? The Sunfire Signature 600 amp is simply outstanding replacing both SS and tube amps costing up to $18,000 per set in my system. They can be found used for $1500. Send them into Rita's Vintage Audio Repair and Bill will go through them updating pow... | |
| Need Recommendations for SS amp for 2 ohm load The Sunfire Signature amp is full bodied and wonderful sounding.Look no further and start your search. They sell in one day, but with effort you will get one. |