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| Why do tube amps often subjectively sound more powerful than SS ? On the other hand, if you talk Gryphon SS power..This can be bloody hell. I didn't compare directly Gryphon and, say, VAC or ARC amps. Now, this could be interesting in terms of power and it's perception. | |
| Recommendation for phono stage lewm, it's alright, you did sort of accuse me of being biased but I simply wanted to hear about people' different experiences. Anyway, I was cautious about Sutherland phono stages and I didn't check their specs, that's for potential buyer to do, ... | |
| Some people actively participate but rarely if ever start a thread. Personally, I am not interested in low end. But what would we call low end? Audiophile value is not found in low end, good stuff does cost. Vintage can be interesting, though I would have nothing or next to nothing to contribute, except asking so... | |
| Why do tube amps often subjectively sound more powerful than SS ? I listen mostly at moderate levels, not much distortion besides the one coming from the recordings themselves and some from the speakers that I do hear. The impression is that tube amp does have more power in reserve, and you can feel it. Tubes ... | |
| Some people actively participate but rarely if ever start a thread. Me included. Why yes not why not ? But I did mention my system many times when appropriate. | |
| No one talks about Purist Audio Design cables. Dominus fluid cable will remain a classic, and Colossus fluid was their best value cable. | |
| No one talks about Purist Audio Design cables. ohlala, Did you compare old Dominus with newer Neptune ? Is your Dominus filled with fluid or Ferox ? Old Dominus is almost impossible to find, either interconnects or speaker cables. | |
| Why do tube amps often subjectively sound more powerful than SS ? It's not really about loudness, it just feels more powerful at the same volume. But I would say that in my case it is an excellent amp/speakers electrical match, the amp drives them with effortless grace at any sane level. | |
| Anyone knows reputable places in Europe and Canada to buy NOS tubes from? Yes, I know, I buy tubes from him as well. But he doesn't have everything, certainly not all the time, so I wanted to look around the world, at least Western world, to see what's available. | |
| Some people actively participate but rarely if ever start a thread. Yeah, you never know, and generally speaking, discussions now are not what they used to be ten or even fewer years ago, let alone twenty years. You used to ask a question about some tube or cable and there would be many posts and opinions. Still,... | |
| Will a high quality preamp really make a difference in sound?? Also speaker cable More on amplification, definitely more. Unless the very top level where it might get equal, I don't know. Give any good speakers a signal and they will sing. | |
| How long should high quality speakers last? My speakers are 25 years old, no deterioration of sound at all. | |
| Will a high quality preamp really make a difference in sound?? Also speaker cable Common audiophile wisdom - active preamplifier is extremely important. Speaker cables, like everything else, are important too. My speaker cables cost new or used as much as my speakers. Perhaps I overdid it a little but I haven't had to replace ... | |
| Do you spend more on your cartridge or tone arm? dwette, if one could experiment freely, surprises of a sort may happen, but one would have to try a lot of arm/cartridge/phono stage combinations. $15k cartridge might sound just excellent in $1k arm but it's not the point, the point is to bring o... | |
| Is there usually a dramatic difference between $5k and $10k cartridges ? Exactly. Unlike cables, that in my view should be one step ahead of the active components or you won't hear what your system is capable of. |