grinnell
Responses from grinnell
| What has the same sound as Ref. 3a ? I have owned both the Triangle Comete and the de Capo.No comparison the De Capo is richer thicker more extended and more bassi have thought about adding a small sub to my de Capos but not sure i need the deep boom boom | |
| Looking for integrated amp with phono for starter Primaluna with the phono stage | |
| Recommendation - Ref 3a, GMA, NHT or Fritz? I have used the Ref 3A de Capos with 4 different tubes amps from a 40wpc Primaluna to a 1.75 wpc Grommes SET/P.plenty of loudness, great dynamics even low level, full richgood price used and they sell fast | |
| SET amps ? Grommes makes a nice powerful set/p amp and decware would be a good match also | |
| Phono Stage Recommendation/ Advice I had a tube box se with my project xpressions mk iit was good and led me on the quest for a really good tube phono stageit ended with a hagerman cornet IIthe project should work well and i have heard good things about the MF stage check vinyl asy... | |
| Next upgrade on Usher & Primaluna rig?? with the primaluna get apair of Ref 3A de capos i used them with a Primaluna PL2 and loved it popular combogreat midrange detail 8.25 in driver biwirable no crossover | |
| New reference 3a decapo i with Beryllium tweeter. Tubegroover,I have a pair of the Capo i and i agree it is a great speaker. I am trying to find out if i should upgrade the tweeters or add the acoustic lens. Can't afford both. i use them with a 4 wpc set amp, plenty loud and dynamic | |
| Conrad Johnson Dealer in Tucson? call Arizona HiFi in Phoenix talk to bob or glen | |
| Best speakers for $1500 or less? Used Ref 3A de Capos | |
| How to meaningfully audition speakers?? I think this is very tough. I looked at reviews and comments on the asylum, audio circle, here and audio karma.I also bought used so if they didnt work out i could sell them and not take a big loss (i actually sold one pair for more than i paid :)... | |
| Entry Level Tube Integrated Primaluna used is a good deal.I will second the Decware but have efficient speakers 92db plus unless you get the Torii.There is one out the a mkI for around 1100.00 but most of there other models need efficient speakers i run a mini torii at 4 wat... | |
| Best speaker that Proac ever made Jperry,was it at Arizona HiFi? It was the reason i bought and waited 6 months for the Grommes | |
| Best speaker that Proac ever made I heard the Response D40R with a Grommes phi26 a 1.75 SET amp and was blown away by the sound, the quality and the volume | |
| Amp recommendation for Klipsch Heresy I have used 2 tube amps with my 97.5 db Klipsch Quartets. A 10 wpc Vista Audio i84 El 84 PP amp very nice sound not problem driving htem and now a Grommes PHI26 1.75/6 WPC TRIODE/PENTODE amp. 1.75 watts drives it well.The vista Audio amp was about... | |
| Upgrading Turntable I went from a Pro-ject Expression I to a HW-19 mkiv. Excellent jump, deeper base, wider soundstage. A good used one will run 1200.00 or so with arm depends on how long you want to look.Also you may want to upgrade your photo stage if you upgrade t... |