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| European -vs- US high-end Interesting thread & posts -- got me thinking. Until now I associated "US sound" as plush, euphonic (good bass), with detail but avoiding the overanalytical. Particularly with speakers, as Sean mentioned. European "sound" was associated with s... | |
| Audioquest or Transparent? Dismalonyx, we ended up w/Bearlabs IC & speaker, with SPM reference (that came w/ a part exchange) as an alternative to the B speaker cable. This was combination gave good sound & value. Pls note, however, that the room is on the dry side ... | |
| tough sounds to reproduce ??? These are cd's I assume? I have several "difficult" passages, including: K. Ferrier on Mahler, Jamiroquai, Brahms 1st piano conc. with Curzon, Cherry, Dave Grusin, certain Vivaldi concerti (Musici). Have to go home for the exact refs -- and get ba... | |
| Audioquest or Transparent? A friend had identical gear, with the exception of 1HCDT to yr2 -- and identical reproduction tastes.Meddling w/ cables (which, as we all know, are system and user dependent) we also discovered that the room (his: small) limited the choice. To sta... | |
| In this corner, weighing in at.... Sean, you think you'll have money left for a cake after the upgrade ;)BTW, when I listened to a Master ref. TT/TQ1 (+ rebuilt c/audio Insider) combo recently, the sound created a clear "I am there" feeling. But the TQ1 miss-tracked toward the last... | |
| Preamp dilemma... Another choice could be the CAT Ultimate (or the earlier III). Dynamics, rythm, transient attack and resolution are all good -- but, musicality is its strength. | |
| A great SS preamp with separate power supply I have yet to hear a SS that matches the best of tube pre sound (I'm not claiming guru status on the subject, of course). Some SS pre's "emulate" a tube sound: older Rowlands, top-line Symphonic Line... there are others. Strengths I'd associate wi... | |
| the unaccompanied voice Recommend Lassus', Motets (Hilliard Ensemble (ECM)). For something a bit different. Also (within the "different" vein) Tchaikovski, Liturgy of St. John (EMI) -- or any other Orthodox liturgy compil. Cheers | |
| Average age of audiophiles Early 40s. Been at it -- s/ware & hardware -- since I was 12. | |
| Audio Aero Capitole vs. Audiomeca Mphisto II Bwhite, your 3rd paragraph interests me immensely -- you put it better than I could ever have! Do you find that the difference between these two players holds on all kinds of music (I listen mostly to classical & soul/blues)? Cheers | |
| music, colors and psychic abilities Nice one Sean, Bob. Just tried it. Very optimistic analysis, so much so I'd like to meet me. BTW, Detlof, I'm apparently good at precision work: maybe I could help you tinker those Quads beyond repair. | |
| WANT tukans to do the disapearing thing??? Assume you've tried placing the Tukans closer together (5-6ft) and 3-4ft from woofer to back wall. Another matter is the amplification: which Linn is it (assuming it's a linn amp, arcam the cdp). Electronics usually help the disappearing act... La... | |
| Need Advice on Downsizing :- And you will... (land that job -- or better!). Been there before. Don't sell everything -- as I did!May I second Bruce & Sugar's advice for the SPM, the FIM, and any expensive chords you may have. Replace all with OTA for now.The only further ... | |
| Tube Preamp Advice Needed Apart from Kasboot's mysterious conundrum, I'd second (3rd) the Capitole idea. Otherwise, as far as tube pre's go, CAT Ultimate is good one for your s-list. | |
| A moment of silence for Henry Kloss.... Amen, from one who enjoyed Kloss' designs years ago. Thank you, Charles |