jwaugh
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| what amp would maximize wilson sophias Good!!! Glad to hear that you're considering upgrading your amp, which was decidedly not maximized... Rowland would be a great choice for SS - try older used rowland gear, or look at the Classe Omega Stereo amp which has great power, amazing sound... | |
| Which SS amps sound like a tube amp? Levinson is NOT tube-like!!!! I have heard ML amps called a lot of flattering things but never that before... I like ML gear but just would never call their amps tube-like.I honestly beleive that there is no such thing exactly as tube-like SS. I k... | |
| Looking for a Speaker in the $15,000 Range I would suggest either as speakers that might let you get closer to the music, particularly in soundstaging, but have some concerns about the amp/speaker match. Unfortunately, I doubt that the pairing of Thor with Avalon will allow much above mode... | |
| Opinions, Classe Omega verse Levinson 333 or 336 Classe by a mile - much more musical on a wide variety of source material than the 336 or even the 33H on the same rig. Let me know if you want any details on setup. | |
| Speakers 2K- 3K range used or new If possible, keep your eyes out for a pair of used Kharma 2.0s - I got a pair at the high end of that range for a friend's system and they are definitely worth the wait and the stretch! Incredible soundstaging and very, very musical with a good am... | |
| Headphone amps HD what are the choices? Generally, depends on your tastes and $ to spend, but I second the MG head recommendation (Antique Sound Labs) - very good headphone OTL amp. It combines very well with the HD600. | |
| Audiogoners Anonymous? I can quit any time - I just don't wanna! | |
| If it's too good to be true.... Check feedback and reassure yourself with contact about the seller. If something still feels funny then - trust the feeling and walk away.That having been said, you can usually get brand new stuff for 15-20% off MSRP new in store and 20-30% off if... | |
| Equipment reviews, are they credible? Clueless is King! | |
| Tube or SS for Sonus Faber Amati Homage IMHO the Nagra always seems to have trouble controlling base on even intermediate-load speakers at moderate listening volumes. I have heard the amps on three separate pairs of speakers and would be surprised if you would find them complete and com... | |
| Larger Apogee's: Do they beam ? sorry about the typos - how embarrasing!-J | |
| Larger Apogee's: Do they beam ? I will only be able to provide a listener's perspecive no clue on the "how" side. I found that Apogees (particularly Divas) had what I would consider a pretty generous sweet spot from side to side, though the soundstage changed considerably as lis... | |
| Is a Tube Amp Capable of High Current? There are a number of tube amps that will be able to handle that sensitivity. I can't comment on specific matches, but I can tell you that there are several (VTL and smaller) that might work. Feel free to email me if you want any specifics on my o... | |
| Counterpoint Hybrid Amps: How do they sound? I have owned a few Counterpoint products over the years and none were unreliable at all. Originally, I used them to feed Apogee speakers with Theta source material. I actually still have a couple stored (an SA100 and an SA220). Compared to SS of t... | |
| Great Service from Synergistic Research I have had all positive experiences with them as well (and my dealer has only praise too - and that is hard to come by from him)...Jacob |