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| Preamp for BAT VK-60 s and ML Requests I have tried running a CD straight into amps and have been initially impressed, but realize after a day or two it is not as musical - not as dynamic - not as full-bodied as when using a good pre-amp. I have had very good luck with the BAT VK50SE a... | |
| sacd list Try www.elusivedisk.com for partial availability of SACDs | |
| room treatment 101, please I would suggest a room drawing be made and then sent to RPG and/or ASC for discussion. | |
| cones vs electrostats I have not owned electrostatics, but I did own speakers with ribbon mids/tweeters. My disappointment with them, and with most electrostatics I have heard becomes the transition to the low-end, where cones are usually still used. The sound characte... | |
| Which Amp Where? JFlood - sounds like the issue(s) may be with the meters and not the setup as I began to query about. To answer the other questions, in general, larger power to the bottom, better sounding to the top. Sounds like that is what you have done. Other ... | |
| Which Amp Where? When is this happening? On what kind of material? What kindHow is your surround processor set up with respect to the Center Channel? Large? Is the signal balanced (Radio Shack db meter) etc? | |
| BEST brand for Classical Recordings? I am only beginning to "get into classical" but have noticed that there is some excellent recordings of not so well-played music (Reference Recording of Copland Fanfare comes to mind) that are not as enjoyable to listen to as a less recording of a... | |
| Thoughts on various speakers.... I would agree with Jdwek's views on the Avalons - a friend has them and they are outstanding. I have also had very good luck with Vanderteen 5s. Good Luck! | |
| Amp Shoot Out Not knowing what power you need, I would suggest considering a mid-power tube unit, like the BAT VK-60 which can be purchased for $2300-2500 used. | |
| Some cable advice for this system I have the same DAC and Pre-amp, along with BAT VK-60 amps and Vandersteen speakers. What has worked well for me are Transparent cables - Ultra or Reference would probably be what would match up. Many listings right here on Audiogon. They make music. | |
| Most musical stereo tube amp under 5K.. Still a lot of music left in the BAT VK-60 - can likley get a pair of monoblocks (120W each) for $5K or so on this site used. Great sounding!! | |
| GOOD component video cable ? I have had good luck with the Monster Cable silver coated wires. | |
| 24/96 Transports Pioneer DV-09 outputs the 24/96 digital as well as the Theta David. You of course need an external DAC that can handle the conversion. That can be a surround processor with 24/96 DACs, or an external stereo DAC like the Wadia 27ix or the Audio Log... | |
| Transparent Cables - Worth the money? There are many ways to build a system that does not require "very expensive" or "reviewer approved" components. However, being "very expensive" and "reviewer approved" also does not preclude a system from being a reference system. The one I heard ... | |
| Best speakers for music/theater system? You may want to listen to a Vandersteen system - 3a's in the front; vcc-1 center; vsm-1 rears; 2w subwoofer - should be in the budget also. |