kalan
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| What can you tell me about First Sound pre-amps? Artg and Rayhall, The CAT Ultimate compared to the First Sound 4.0 is the same road I also traveled last year. I also wrote on at least one other thread about the CAT vs. the FS. And the impedance mismatch issue cropped up in a big way in my syste... | |
| What can you tell me about First Sound pre-amps? Mphnkns, Please don't infer from my inquiries about what you have or have not done that I imply that you have not covered your bases. I merely ask about your situation as a form of trouble-shooting so I can possibly help out. As far as describing ... | |
| First Sound Presence mk11 vs Audio Research L.S.25 Huge caveat I forgot to mention: I did all of my listening to the ARC Ref 1 with RCA/unbalanced connections. I have been assured that the Ref 1's performance is much better through XLR/balanced cables than unbalanced ones. I did not check the Ref ... | |
| First Sound Presence mk11 vs Audio Research L.S.25 I auditioned the ARC Ref 1 MkII for three days in my system right next to my First Sound 4.0 (it is now upgraded to the 4.0 with Paramount Plus upgrade). I have heard that the LS-25 and Ref 1 are quite similar.Both the FS and ARC pre-amps are very... | |
| What can you tell me about First Sound pre-amps? Mphnkns, So you have the outlets and shelves covered. Good. Did you mentioned in another response whether you're using a power conditioner or power strip of some sort? If you are, by pass it and go direct from the wall. Could you please tell me (a... | |
| What can you tell me about First Sound pre-amps? Artg, I would be interested in your impressions of any of the other pre's you mentioned: deHavilland Mercury 2, CAT, or the JE. Please update this thread. | |
| What can you tell me about First Sound pre-amps? Correction: Artg uses the Berning amp, not the VAC 110--which is used by tvad. I was confused. Even so, I have heard First Sound/Berning combo in my system (twice), and I preferred it WITH the First Sound, but that's just me... | |
| What can you tell me about First Sound pre-amps? Artg, Go for the First Sound upgrade. You have some first class gear to go along with one of the "bigger brother" First Sound pre-amps (VAC 110/110 for example). I upgraded my First Sound 4.0 with the Paramount Plus upgrade. Well worth it. | |
| What can you tell me about First Sound pre-amps? OK, I am catching up with this thread after reading the last 51 of 83 responses. Forgive me if I am asking Mphnkns something that has already been covered: Have you explored the power source issue, and specifically the outlets (receptacles) that t... | |
| Best drink while listening to your rig? The music calls its own drink. Jazz, such as Bobo Stensen (War Orphans or Serenity), suggests a Scotch. Jazz-funk like Bill Frisell's Unspoken beckons a Vodka Martini. Tool's Lateralus likes a Gin drink of some kind--or perhaps the clarity of a Do... | |
| Berning ZH270 - Wiring Upgrade Please do post your impressions after you get the wiring upgrade. | |
| Berning ZH270 - Wiring Upgrade Interesting that you have the First Sound Pr. Dlxe Mk II pre-amp because a friend of mine who has the Berning ZH-270 brought it to my house a couple of weeks ago (and had done so before as well), and we had a great listening session in my system w... | |
| Anyone heard of DK design group? Does anyone have the physical address for Blue Diamond Audio in Nevada---a dealer for the DK-VS1 Mk II integrated. I need to send them something, and they won't return my calls.They do not list their address on their website. | |
| Gallo reference /TAS vs Me Rolloff, if you mean by "... top lateral cross mount" the metal cross member that has a hole in it through which you secure the allan screw for the grill "cage," then I believe they are supposed to be bent.Both of mine were curved or bent in a pre... | |
| VPI TNT HRX table - what tonearms? Suttlaw, You asked about power cords with the SDS. I can recommend the Silent Source power cords for both the SDS and the motor. If you do put Silent Source PC's in the mix of cords you audition, let us know what happens.As for cartridges, if you ... |