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| Mark Levinson 333 vs Classe ca300 I would avoid the 333 like a plague. I had purchased mine from a dealer (demo unit). The caps blew 5 years later, sent it back to Madrigal and they got it fixed under warranty. Only had to pay shipping to send it to Madrigal. ($200 +/-). 3 years l... | |
| 3000.00 grado vs 1800.00 koetsu black In regards to Koetsu, I've heard several models like Rosewood, Urushi, and others. Similar to Darkmoebius' experience, as you go up the line, the sound becomes more refined, more detailed, and you get more extension on both ends.FrankC | |
| Need to be educated re: MC Step-up transformers Some helpful informaton on step-up transformers I had found. It talks about various calculations and stuff. I had to read it a few times (with some note taking) to figure out how to do the calculations.http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/stepup/pri... | |
| 3000.00 grado vs 1800.00 koetsu black Koetshu Black has excellent midrange, but not much extension on both ends. If you have an all-tube system, the midrange might get overly pronounced combining with Koetsu Black.Just some thoughts based on my limitd experience with Koetsu blacks (Ha... | |
| How does one choose a phono stage. I've been using the ARC PH3 SE for about 6 or 7 years now. This is my first phonostage. Based on my experience, these would be some of the things that I look for (besides sound quality) in a new phonostage:1/ Low noise floor- Typically tube would ... | |
| Audio Research Reference 5 Preamp Pubul57,An audio buddy of mine tried the Ref 3 and did not like it (in his system). Two of my other friends had both upgraded from Ref 2 to Ref 3. My friend shared with me his lengthy discussion with ARC regarding the use of the super tube (6H30).... | |
| Synergy between AR Ref 3 and Pass X amps Oz,As stated, the comparison was done a few years back. Two of my close friends currently own the Ref 3, another one had it for a brief period and didn't like it a bit. I don't have the kind of disposable income like they do, so I can only upgrade... | |
| Synergy between AR Ref 3 and Pass X amps I am going to try to answer several questions all at once. These two tests were conducted at least 2 to 3 years ago. I had heard the X350 and X350.5 compared side-by-side. The speakers were some big Avalons. Front end was a Sony SCD-1 feeding into... | |
| Synergy between AR Ref 3 and Pass X amps No issue with the impednace match. There have been numerous threads discussing about this topic. I have an LS-25 Mk I and X350.5. There are no issues. My friend is using Ref 3 with X350.5 without any issue.My concern with your combo is that Ref 3 ... | |
| Who has heard the new ARC ref 2 phono? Did you also notice that a new Ref 5 linestage is in the works as well? Didn't Ref 3 just came out like not that long ago? I took a look at the Ref 2 phono specs and was really excited as it has everything that I am looking for in a phonostage. (e... | |
| Michell turn table upgrades FYI. If you are looking at the armboard upgrade, Michell now offers something similar as well. I had ordered the upgrade for my Orbe SE. You can get it throught Artech, the North America distributor.I like the sound, but with the upgrade, you will... | |
| Krell FPB-400cx vs. Pass 350.5 for Thiel 3.6 I have not heard the Krell myself, so can't comment on that. I had owned the Thiel 3.6 for over 8 years paired with an ML #333. At that time, I had been contemplating about upgrading the speakers. But I was having some problems with the ML#333, so... | |
| Dynaudio C4 speaker equipment matching My friend has a room about 1/3 smaller than yours. He had similar issues, and tried various things. His current setup consists of an ARC Ref 3 + Pass X350.5 on the same Finite Elemente rack. He's using Purist Audio cables. I believe he had tried s... | |
| Ayre vs Pass Setup? I understand that you will not be playing loud, but I still don't think the XA30 will be able to properly drive the Totems.I am using the X350.5 driving a pair of Verity Parsifal Encores. I believe they are rated at 89dB. I was curious whether my ... | |
| Is Levinson 33 still a reference standard today??? Windriver. You are right on the mark! I paid the price too. But after learning that I would most likely have to continue to shell out cash every few years just so I could keep the amp going, I decided it was time to cut the ties with Levinson. I t... |