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| Upgrade Von Schweikert VR-4 to Dunlavy SC-IV? I would say its time to upgrade to the Dunlavy. The Vr-4's crossover at 120 or so much of the energy that radiates from the woofers on other speakers comes out of the midranges on the schweikerts, this is for low coloration on certain types of mus... | |
| Contrast/compare 50W tube amps Why not give Arthur Salvadors website A look he's got his picks and they are killer, and his ears are not ringing in profit. | |
| Pass Labs X250.5 compared to X350.5? Well I know that the 250 uses feedback and the 350 desent need it. | |
| Altec Lansing A7s Back... The strong point is the midrange on these and it is spectacular. You can make these sing with good eg. Why not try Model 19 its the home version better sounding and effecient as hell. In my front room I had the following all at once. Altec A7X pai... | |
| Altec Lansing A7s Back... Not for 6100 each they are NOT. I purchased these new for 400 each years ago new. These have great midrange projection and effeciency but No low bass, uneaven frequency responmce ringing from the metal horns you name it and they arent built all th... | |
| Von Schweikert Owners Thanks for the replys. Yes I should have mentioned vr-8's are upgraded using similar technolagy to the vr-9 and are NOT vr-9's. 15K upgrade | |
| Bi-Amping, best way?? That should work. let us know how it does. | |
| 845s: To biamp or not Im not sure but that amp of yours the 845 is pretty darn good and is a very linear tube. Unless there is a crazy load on the lowend id stay with the 845.I run Schweikert vr-8 with 96 db. Was running a rogue 120 with great bass(feedback) got the it... | |
| Adcom monster amps The 565 have a brite Harsh sounding Upper mids/highs. the 5802 is more natural. | |
| Adcom monster amps Well Ive owned several adcoms. I had the 565 mono blocks and the newer 5802. The 565 will play louder but the 5802 is more accurate. Take that to the bank. | |
| Is Bi - amping worth the trouble? Keep in mind when you bi-amp the Vr-4 Jr's you will still be using all the componants of the crossover just seprated. There for there will NOT be a gaint gain diffrence.The important part is will you be able to detect where the low end leaves off ... | |
| Choice of tube amp? Ya that zeus is a killer. I have a review on that amp from hifi choice i can fax | |
| Von scheikert VR4jr what are you using ? Ive tryed a couple krells on my vr-4HSE I had with dissapionting sound. Skip them. | |
| Choice of tube amp? Intresting comments on the pass amp :) You may very well find bliss in Great tube amplification. Go for it. | |
| Ampex Model 1250 Tubed Reel-to-Reel If your concidering a purchase Check out by Crown the "vanguard" its a killer sounding 7-15 IPS machine. Mono tube amplifiers included. Mine spilled tapes if not careful, but the sound was to die for, completly KILLED revox, Tascam, ect i owned, P... |