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| Best Audio-Manufacturing Countries? Hmmm, tend to agree withOnhwy61 & Lourenz (and his Kharma speakers:) -- although I'm sure Golfrok's intentions are really historical and anecdotal.So, I'll view the question in terms of a global effort and, doubtless forgetting a few manufactu... | |
| Would Audiogoners be interested in this? This is an EXCELLENT idea -- after all, music IS the real motivation behind the equipment discussions -- content management and updates could be tricky.... but I suppose you've already addressed that issue.A few years back, jazz reviews had come u... | |
| Favorite SS amp/Tube preamp combo The best tube+ss combo I've heard -- that offers world class sound (IMO) is: CAT pre (tube) + Symphonic Line amp (ss).I find the combo explosive and magical. It also looks good (shiny amps) hence, waf-friendly. Unfortunately, it's also expensive -... | |
| What's the Best Speakers use with the CAT JL2/SL1? On the wattage subject, a savvy diyer/EE could calculate the actual 8ohms output by referring to the ubiquitous downward doubling: i.e. 400W @ 2ohm should really correspond to ???W (140??) at 8ohm? Sean??? Anyone???No flames please:) | |
| Which Amps the Tenor 150 or CAT JL2. Hmmm, dear Mehdi, at this level of equipment it REALLY boils down sonic minutiae in the end result (WHICH speakers btw, ExMini or ExMidi??). The pleasure is in the hearing, as it were -- therein also lies the decision.So, my considered opinion is ... | |
| What is the Goldmund sound? Rich in detail, VERY extended highs and "authoritative" in the upper register (you don't feel that an it's going to lose it on an extended note). Favours clarity and detail over a lush presentation. I wouldn't call it analytical (that has negative... | |
| Reference quality line stage? Just a thought if you DON'T get a Blowtorch: try a transformer coupled attenuator "passive" pre. I know you're aiming at 10db gain -- but do you REALLY need it with very sensitive speakers (95-96db/1m/2,83V??) & high output 300B's? If your amp... | |
| Sound Lab Millennium 1 spl ability? BTW, I can also attest to Albert's example of "perceived" vs "real" SPL levels. I have lived with stats for a long time, and am used to this phenomenon.OTOH, the fact that one can happily raise the volume and a Soundlab doesn't shout, does NOT mea... | |
| Best Recording of Scheherazade The performance I like best is Beecham's with the RPO (EMI).The best "recording" (but a poor performance IMO) is on Telarc -- can't remember the rest. Cheers | |
| IO Signature/Steelhead/Arc Reference/ and Colibrì? I would go for 4 & 1, because:*I like the Io & the Steelhead riaa's, obviously. I liked these better than the ARC. Of course, all are exquisite sounding.*I like to drive the amp directly, and don't feel the need for the extra db the line p... | |
| Will Magnetic Tape Eventually Go Full Circle I don't think so. Much as I would like this to happen...Tunrtables ARE moving -- but, THEN, TTs were part of the mass market, now they're more "lifestyle" or "specialist" products (i.e. a niche market). OK, there ARE LP's coming out now, all of a ... | |
| What effects soundstage more .... (Long) Judging from your post, it seems that there's more than one question: soundstage, tonality, low frequency reproduction... You also mention two reputable amps -- so one obvious thing to do is switch pre-amps and listen for results. Or you co... | |
| The High End and Glubglub Methinks the "skeptic" is in a financial conundrum. Plato sez: "Basically consumers have no rights as to the type of products the corporate bureaucracy will produce for any particular demographic area"... - Hmmm, if we're talking mass-market, cons... | |
| Modern Day Dahlquist DQ-10 EIther what Elgordo recommends OR another pair of open baffle speakers (with stereo subwoofer). The DQ-10 had an open mid-range if memory serves... great sounding speaker (if that's the one I mean -- getting old)! | |
| Horns and Triodes...? Paul -- thanks for yr kind words. OTOH, youngwon?? gidarilso?? iqkeso?? Ya got me there! |