jrun
Responses from jrun
| Tube Integragrated w/ Phono I have an Audio Space ref. 3.1 with a decent phono stage for MM only. Love the integrated but I'm not sure the phono stage is up to par with a top notch external phono stage. | |
| Von Schweikert speaker experience I am on my second pair of VS speakers and this is due in large part to Albert. He seems to go out of his way to speak to customers. We have had several conversations about speakers and he was a great help when I unexpectedly had to replace an amp. | |
| What Integrated Amps have the sonics of Separates? I am very happy with my Audio Space ref. 3.1 KT88 integrated. I came from a Llano Designs A200 and Thor Audio T1000MkII preamp. Can't go rock concert loud, but detail, soundstage, visceral musicality in spades. Bought mine from Albert Von Schweike... | |
| Speaker recommendations I recommend you consider a pair of Von Schweikert VR4's if you can find them. I see them here occasionally. My musical tastes are similar to yours and I was very pleased driving VS speakers with SS amps. I have since moved up the line and now use ... | |
| Kt-88's for ARC amp I do not own an ARC amp, but if you would like some expert advise on tubes and tube questions, contact Jim McShane. I purchased some KT88s from Jim for my Audio Space amp and he is very helpful. jimmcshane@prodigy.net | |
| Which Integrated tube amp? I am very happy with my Audio Space 3.1 Ref. with KT88's. Mates very well with my Von Schweikert speakers. Be prepared to retube to get the best out of this amp. The big surprise for me was how good the phono stage is. Good luck. | |
| Beatles 1 sound quality? I have the 1 on vinly. It is the equal of my half speed master of Abbey Road. Don't know if it is a vinyl vs cd issue or not. | |
| sleeper tube integrateds suggestion wanted I have not seen a used one on A'gon yet, but the Audio Space ref.3.1 with kt88's is a true sleeper. Check out the review on Affordable Audio. I rolled some reissue Gold Lions and NOS Sylvania 6SN7's and this integrated rocks!! Sorry I can't compar... | |
| Has any had experiecne with the MF 550k superchar? Lots of opinions from people who have not heard the superchargers. How can you say it will destroy your SET sound when you have never heard the device? I too would like to hear from someone who has experience with the superchargers. | |
| Which Integrated got you off the merry go round? AudioSpace ref. 3 with KT88s. Upgraded tubes to NOS telefunken's for the phono stage and 6sn7 Sylvania's for the driver stage and reissue Gold Lion KT88's for power. Will take something truely special to get me back on the 'round. | |
| Best looking Amp/Preamp/Integrated? I really like my Audio Space ref. 1 integrated. Georgous metalwork. Massive transformers and power supply and the sublime glow of tubes! | |
| Jazz Piano Trio / Spanish Guitar Just wanted to tell everyone that the Nils Lofgren CD Live Acoustic is avialable on cdbaby.com for $14.99. They have lots of great music and service is first rate. jrun | |
| Audio Space amplifiers I have the AS ref.3 with the KT88 tubes. This replaced a Llano Designs A200 amp and a Thor TA1000MkII preamp. I have Von Schweikert VR4Sr speakers. I feel the change was an all around improvement. The mid range is much more "organic" or real. It t... | |
| VS Vr4jr to Vr4sr mk 2 upgrade I have the VRsr mkI. I listened to the jr's when I bought my speakers. I think some of the consideration would be the size of your room. I thought the jr's sounded very good with great imaging, but the dealer suggested the sr's based on my room si... | |
| Good sounding 70's live LPs... Don't know if it is 70's, but Deep Purple Made in Japan is great. I also think Bob Seger "Live Bullet" is very good. I will have to think about this some more. |