jg2077
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| First tube preamp recommendations (under $5k) CAT, Convegant audio Tech. Great pre with built in phono stage.Jose | |
| Vinyl guy seeking recommendation for a top level cd player Esoteric K1 Grandioso. | |
| Old Amps that can still Kick Butt ML 33HPass Aleph ampsKrell class A ampsCoda class A ampsThreshold ampsSystem/ speaker dependent....Best,Jose | |
| transistor pre with the sound of tubes Try a Pass Aleph P or an older offering from Coda. Both are smooth.Good luck, Jose | |
| Wilson Audio Specialties Chronosonic XVX loudspeaker!! only $300,000.oo +10 @perkri. It's absurd at how many justify what they have spent on their system and yet find these speakers, or any other high priced audio item overpriced. If they can afford it, kudos to them. When visitors see my modest system, most think ... | |
| The Absolute Sound vs Pleasing Sound @russ69, excellent thread. I've enjoyed reading and learning from some very insightful posts.Respectfully, Jose | |
| The Absolute Sound vs Pleasing Sound @glupson, I have also recorded/played a piano, guitar and cello in my room. I try and set up my system/room to get as close to the timber and decay of the notes/tones played by unamplified instruments; This method works for my tastes. By the wa... | |
| Why do you need so much power? @ssmaudio, the Pass J2 is a great amp, do yourself a favor and pair it with your speakers. I have never heard or owned an Emotiva amp.Respectfully, Jose | |
| What 50wpc or higher amps have a totally different sound from Pass Labs, in a good way? @red wood audioPlease report back your thoughts/opinions on your boxster amps.Thank you, Jose | |
| If you hopped into your time machine and brought back audio gear- what would it be? @knight ToddI still have a black face Snsui 9090, it's a great receiver, I love mine, won't get rid of it.Cheers ,Jose | |
| Is Luxman a poor man's D'Agostino ? I have the older S-100. In speaking with Doug from Coda, he reccomend I listen to the new S-250 series. Another amp to consider..Yes, sucks what he and many are currently going through. Respectfully, Jose | |
| Is Luxman a poor man's D'Agostino ? There is a Coda 16 stereo amp available on UsAodioM, for $10K.Something to consider. Respectfully, JoseNo affiliation.. | |
| Best cost no object tube phono One more to consider, however I have not owned this particular unit is the too of the line VAC phono.One was available here on Agon, however, I didn't buy it....Respectfully, Jose | |
| Best cost no object tube phono I have personal experience with the following; please consider the following, Boulder 2008 or 2108Ypsilon , all silver if possible. DSA Phono - full of features.You won't regret either one of these. Respectfully, Jose | |
| Is Luxman a poor man's D'Agostino ? I did not like the new Burmester stereo amp I auditioned. It was too mechanical/bright for my tastes. The build quality is first class, the looks remind me of the older Pass Aleph amps with much more bling.I take what is said/opinioed on the l... |