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| How about using a Denon AVR5800 with Martin Logans The Denon will not drive impedance loads as low as most Martin Logans go. (1.5-2.5) The denon is not intended to drive loads lower than 6 ohms. You might get lucky at 4 ohms for a brief time but I would forget about Martin Logans with that combina... | |
| Best Remote $1,250 used preamp? Try finding a used Kora Eclipse. It sounds extremely dimensional. Has RCA as well as Balanced outs. Phono stage, outboard power supply. We are talking a different league. We know, we have had the steals and deals:) IOHO | |
| Transport - will it really make an improvement In response to Electrostaticman: The Audionote CDT-2 ($2950)transport top loading with Black Gate Caps in the power supply and a Audionote DAC One.1x Signature ($1499) or 2.1X ($1799) is an awesome combo. | |
| Transport - will it really make an improvement I agree that the transport is at least if not much more important than the DAC. If I have a customer wanting to spend $5000 as an example for a digital system I find in most cases the customer will think of $1000 on a transport and $4000 for the D... | |
| Gershmann speakers: Underrated or just average?? Flatline is the entry level of Nordost and not near the level of cable I would recommend for a speaker of this caliber. IMHO | |
| Gershmann speakers: Underrated or just average?? The bass is only to much when not using the proper cables. Gershman has voiced the speakers with Nordost and they sound glorious with tight bass and wonderful extension. They are cable sensitive in that regard. Regardless of your opinion of Nordos... | |
| Gershmann speakers: Underrated or just average?? I think the genralizations made by Eldragon are absurd. "any Canadian speaker any time" Have you even heard the Gershmans? If so where? and with what equipment? I don't believe your statement to be accurate. Especially after hearing, Gershman, Son... | |
| Best upgrade for the E88CC tubes for my Kora Pre? We like the Telefunken Falcon Grade, Siemens 7308's and Siemens CCa's. CCa's have great midrange but not quite as much bottom and top as the Telefunken or Siemens 7308's. Personal taste operative word in this regard. We didn't like the Amperex bei... | |
| Red dawn vs SPM The original Red Dawn was miles apart. The new Red Dawn RevII is much improved and a lot closer but the SPM still has more mid bass and mucicality IMHO. | |
| mixing tubes and transistors Many tube pre-amps have no problem being left on all the time. In fact many recommend it. Tubes in many will last years depending on how much voltage the manufacturer runs them at. Some also have a standby mode. We never turn any of our tube pre's... | |
| tube smoke-caused by what?? Is your amp auto bias? If not you may have to check the bias as it may be way to high. | |
| Day amp arrives Cashier check returned The whole idea od cahiers checks being as good as cash are false. I took one for a watch I sold which later bounced. I was told that the buyer must have put a stop on the check as nothing had been initiated from the bank end. After inquiring among... | |
| Kora Hermes- What valves do owners recommend? We really like the following tubes in the Hermes. Siemens CCa or 7308's. Telefunken Falcon Grade. All are outstanding. Hope this helps. | |
| Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive? BMW 540I | |
| Acoustic Treatment or Cable Upgrades? Two thousand dollars should get you room treatment and something better than Radio Shack cables. It's amazing what some fairly inexpensive treatment devices such as Audiocarpet panels, drapes, throw rugs etc. can do. |