jafant
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| Who do you trust? I will chime in here-I trust my own ears! After that we must take into account that the print rags and webzines are business-based to make money. I respect 6 moons for saying what the others are not.Long time subscriber to TAS, Stereophile, Hifi N... | |
| Aesthetix,cary audio and pass lab synergy Welcome! Tjbhuler-agree w/ above- Aesthetix & Pass Labs are sonic matches. If you decide to buy an Aesthetix piece, spend the extra money, and get the signature edition! I love the Romulus spinner, it is the best, in its class. You will not be... | |
| Opinions...on Digital Cables for Esoteric Gear Sksos1-there are some wonderful cable/cords coming out of Poland and that part of the world. Where are you located and which brand(s) do you represent?All other suggestions are great. Big Transparent fan here- their cables are outstanding! When th... | |
| This might just be the end of brick and mortar Much in the same vein as CD(s), not a chance at all. On-line vendors could never offer a 'showroom' experience.Additionally, the high-end to ultra high-end gear will always require a B&M operation to sell its wares.One thing that must stay in ... | |
| Power Cord Advice 68pete- give us an update! These are all great replies to your original query. IME, the very best power cord in the marketplace, is the, Stage III Concepts offered by Brian @ Aaudio Imports. Keep me posted & happy listening! | |
| is 17ls2 a good match? Kory-Do not hesitate, get an VTL pre-amp to match the VTL power amp. At this level of gear, you will want to match it correctly. Keep me posted & happy listening! | |
| Brands w/ first order x-over, time & phase aligned Robert-I want to say that the Vandy Treo & Quattro models are 1st order cross-over, as well as, Aerial 6/7t models.The above mentioned speakers are quite different from the Thiel line (my reference). In particular, I endorse the CS 2.4 & C... | |
| Suggestions? Tubed linestage pre-amp?? Ghosthouse-If you like Conrad - Johnson gear, you owe it to yourself to audition the Aesthetix line of electronics. Do not buy anything until, you may have a missed-opportunity!More importantly, which cables/power cords do you plan to use/own? Hav... | |
| Help with Plinius Bud-I would like to visit a dealer/retailer that offers several Plinius models for demo. I have never auditioned this brand, so I am not certain of the offerings.Happy Listening! | |
| What cables are you running with your ARC gear Very nice system Dweller-It is good to read about BAT paired w/ Thiel speakers. The Thiel CS2.4 & CS2.7 are my reference speakers and I am always interested in hearing/reading about the different brands od gear that are sonic matches.OP-I woul... | |
| Speaker suggestions - Pass XA30.5 $3500 Very cool query Chris-the Thiel CS 2.4, CS 2.7 are my reference loudspeakers!Actually, I really loved the CS 3.7- it is too big for my room.I have always wanted to demo w/ Pass Labs gear.My musical tastes are the same as yours. And Thiel gets it '... | |
| Aesthetix,cary audio and pass lab synergy Tjbhuler-that has to be some sweet gear combinations! Keep me posted on this, as I really want to read your impressions.Individually, I have spent time w/ these brands, never together in the same system.Regarding cables/cords, I strongly suggest S... | |
| Help picking a tube preamp, please Ralph-considering you own SF speakers, I would consider the ARC line or Rogue Audio line. Both lines are sonic matches for your loudspeakers.Additionally, the Aesthetix are very fine products, I do not know about pairing w/ the QuickSilver?Keep me... | |
| Speaker Cable suggestion VA Kiss & Krell FPB200c Many Thanks! Mikey8811-I will concur w/ Jwpstayman, seek out the Silent Source cables/cords. They are simply outstanding! I had a wonderful demo @ John Fort Audio- Dallas TX- earlier this year.Happy Listening! | |
| Aesthetix,cary audio and pass lab synergy I have often wondered about pairing the Aesthetix pre-amp w/ a Pass Labs power amp...Love the Romulus spinner. for its price-point, there is nothing better! Great conversation/exchange of ideas here, keep up the excellent flow. Happy Listening! |