jo1mtb

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Radiotechnique 12AU7/ECC82/6189 Sonics
I’ll just add on, at this point and for whatever it may be worth: the 12au7wa 6189 is a stunner tube. I have not compared it to the other RTs but to Brimar 12au7. It’s very extended both too and bottom, with higher saturation/density and color. I ... 
Focal Diablo / Utopia III breakin really long?
Suffering the same.  Sounded best between days 2 and 12.  Now, for last few days it is unpleasing.  Sounds harsh/bright/edgy when I turn it up to live levels.  Driving with PrimaLuna EVO 400 separates.  500+ hours?  100 days of 5 hours / day.  See... 
Most organic / real / analogue sounding DAC (ideally with Volume Control) for $1500??????
I would look for a used Lumin, probably a D1.  It's a player/streamer w/ a DAC and volume control.  I had a T1 and now an A1 with upgraded external PSU.  I would say they get more natural sounding as you go up to the A1, but the D1 is very impress... 
Integrated Amp to match with Magico A3
Just did a long audition of the A3s with Mark Levinson 585.  Very nice! 
What Ampliffier And Magico A3
@mizra78  How did the Heimdalls 2s do?  
Magico A3
I know this is a bit of an old thread, but I just heard the Magico A3s yesterday.  Woah!After selling my previous system: Wilson Sasha 1, with ARC Ref separates, I was ready to be disappointed by the A3s driven by ML 585.  Well, I was wrong.  I wa... 
Best Amplifier or Integrated for Focal Diablo Evo
I saw a clip on Youtube with Scala EVO and the Octave 80SE w/ Black Box.  It it captivating - to me - even on Youtube.  Have you had any issues @rshad0000 ?  What format/type of music do you listen to most?@maxwave I've only heard McIntosh with Wi... 
Best Amplifier or Integrated for Focal Diablo Evo
I thought about it.  I’ve heard the 300 is amazing, but leans a bit dark in color pallet.  It’s not off the radar, but I can’t hear it locally, and I’ve never heard it.  Thanks!  
All-in-one integrated, 10-15K range, class A/B only
@ghasley I'm getting ready to rebuilid my system after a move.  I may rebuild with ARC Ref (again, again).  But, I'm strongly considering the Gryphon Diablo 300. I had the Boulder 865 before and found it a bit dry/white, too.  What where the pros ... 
To upgrade from Simaudio 600I to 740p/860a combo?
Did you go to separates?  I'm trying to get a gage of the difference between the 700i and 700-level separates like the 740P and 7 or 800 series amp. Thanks 
Focal Sopra 3 vs Wilson Audio Sasha W/P (series 1)
Sopra 3s are to be delivered today, but I'm not sure what good a comparison would be at this point.  I've completely changed my system. Moon by Simaudio 600iShunyata Cables Lumin T1 (only constant)I was offered a tremendous deal on the Sopra 3s, s... 
Speaker and IC Cable recommendations for Simaudio Moon 600i - Focal Sopra 3
@millercarbon  Thanks so much for the great recommendations on cables, and for the tips on a value tweak!Thanks! 
Focal Sopra 3 vs Wilson Audio Sasha W/P (series 1)
@ozzy  Wow!  That's some big Ws.  Anyone use Pass Labs or SimAudio Moon?I would think they would be a good matches...? 
Focal Sopra 3 vs Wilson Audio Sasha W/P (series 1)
Okay. So I’ve decided on the Sopra 3, and have listed my ARC gear. Anyone have more thoughts on gear (not Naim) that mates well? Thanks! 
Amps/Pre-amps for Sopra 3 or Salon 2
@foreverworkin did you ever land on a speaker oramp?  S