jeffreyfranz
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| Benchmark ABH2 amp and full range electrostatics, e.g. CLX or Soundlab Soundhound:Go to PS Audio website, "Copper Magazine," and read the series of articles by Galen Gareis. (Something like issues 53 or 54-56 or 57. Alternatively, you could just go to the Iconoclast website and read their white papers. Galen Gareis i... | |
| Muse Model 10 Postscript: In 2013-2014 or thereabouts, the disc drive died. I contacted Kevin Halverson, the designer/engineer and owner of Muse Audio and asked to have the unit repaired. He said, "You can't expect me to repair a unit that has been out of produ... | |
| BEL 1001 amps. Specs and ordering Well, I know I am going to take a shellacking for this, but here goes: A "great" amp, properly designed and built, tube or SS, should not be "sensitive" to cables. C'mon, guys, people are taking your money. | |
| Anyone run CDP direct to BAT amps??? Hi:I ran the superb Muse Model 10 CD with the analog-variable, balanced output module straight into a pair of VK-60 monos (VK-120?). Then I put the Aesthetix Calypso in the chain, and it was no contest. Too many reasons to list. Everything that ma... | |
| Pass X1 or BAT 51 SE to drive Pass Aleph 1.2 ? Hi:I am a loyal Pass owner and fan. Nelson and Wayne and the guys (never leave Peter out; simply the best!) are the best, and so is a lot of the equipment thay make. But the Pass X1--I could never warm up to it. I tried and tried to like it. It's ... | |
| Nuforce No offense to Mr. Tyler Mueller, but isn't this supposed to be an enthusiast forum and not to be exploted by dealers?JT | |
| Anyone connected Muse 11 directly to Amps Muse Model 10 into Aesthetix Calypso tube pre far surpasses the "vaiable out" direct feed option that I had "intellectually" convinced myself could not be beat. Then I listended with my ears. I will never go back.Oh, yes, I owned the Model 11, als... | |
| speakers for Naim CD5i + 5i amp Hi;I have a pair of Quad 989s that have given me much pleasure. I use BAT tube amps and Pass Labs Aleph mono amps. The one thing I would like more of in my system is the legendary PRaT that Naim (and perhaps Linn) are famous for. Can anyone sugges... | |
| ARC Ref mark2 vc Supratek Chardonnay Hi:That's a tough one.Both aregreat units. I would probably lean slightly to the Supratek but would be happy with either. The ARC is a lively, super-detailed, exciting sound, if that helps. Some have said the sound can wear on you at times.Good lu... | |
| ARC Reference 2 MkII Preamp white noise levels Well, 1K input Z, as soon asI saw that...this is the most likely problem. Too low for getting the best performance with ARC tubes.Good luck,JT | |
| Battle of the BAT's, VK-60 vs. VK-220 This is a neat thread. I love the VK-60. I run mine with a ARC LS-15 preamp. They mate quite well, and the sound is livelier and maybe (only maybe) more detailed than my VK-31. KEEP THIS THREAD ALIVE! | |
| Tube Amps I just bought a used BAT VK-60 for $1800, and the sound is mesmerizing. Also the amp is self-biasing (automatically adjusts the current to the output tubes), so you needn't worry about that. The Quicksilvers are marvelous bargains and extremely we... | |
| Low level res more inherent in tubes? Hello:The Pass Labs Aleph amps, especially the monos, have excellent low-level resolution. In fact, so do the X-series amps. But you won't get "tube magic"--see my post below.JeffreyTube | |
| The best CD Player for the money The Pass Labs DAC 1 is very fine. The Linn players, even the cheaper ones, have tremendous bounce, pace and rhythm. Friends tell me the EMC-1-etc. is very fine. I recently bought the MUSE Model 10 after much searching. It is simply stunning and th... | |
| Need opinion for Pioneer Elite DV-47Ai? Mediocre. I sold mine. Not even close to audiophile-class sound.JT |