karl_desch
Responses from karl_desch
| Running CD-Player Directly from Amp I have a Theta Miles (balanced version = $1400 used) that has an analog volume control and drives my BAT VK-500 really well. Impedance between the two components seem to be no problem. It is definately better than when running through my Forte Mod... | |
| Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list New Jim O'Rourke "Insignificance". Very musically interesting. Great recording with a live sound. This is what pop should be. | |
| ZuCable any Opinions Well, I just bought some ZuCable WAX biwire. I will be able to compare them to my old shotgun 4tc biwire. | |
| Any advantage to an outboard crossover box? I'd be into making the cabinets myself if I had any woodworking skills. The idea of learning to do it as I went along might work if it weren't such an important project. I'll leave the creation on my main speakers to a skilled person.Thanks for th... | |
| Rap music on high-end speakers Sean and Raguirre. Well said.Seek out good music, there is some in every genre even if its not coming at you loudly as a car rolls down the street.. It's that same insane "ghetto" music that created Louis Armstrong and Kraftwerk.Audiogon is a frin... | |
| Rap music on high-end speakers Sean, your post summarizes many excellent points including the need to be honest in order to have a discussion. It also reminds me of a point I wanted to make. Many people out there have minimal exposure to some genres of music be it upbringing (c... | |
| Rap music on high-end speakers One of the worst things about Hi-Fi is the limited genre of music that most audiophiles promote. I find that I can't walk into a Hi-Fi shop without some dealer mentioning the same old 20 to 30 year old rock recording that was recently remastered. ... | |
| Best 5 engineered rock albums? Tortoise: "Millions now living will never die"18th Dye: "Tribute to a Bus"Massive Attack: "mezzanine"Jon Spencer Blues Explosion: "ACME"Stereolab: "Dots and Loops"Amazingly, all recorded in the last decade!-Karl | |
| Why no index to indicate proper listening level? The engineer could provide a peak db level for a specific passage on the recording. Then we, the listener, adjust or system to the "index" level in our listening area with one of those cheap db level monitors from Radio Shack. This would adjust fo... | |
| Who R U? There are many reasons people pursue excellence and perfection. The fact that we do it in relation to A) Cool machines that B) Produce pleasurable music is just icing on the cake. Perseverating on RFI, ground loops and SET versus MOSFET keeps our ... | |
| Amp for Dynaudio: Pass Aleph 3 is OK? Bamafan- I may have spoke to soon but I get confused about this with BAT stuff. According to BAT:The VK-200 is a fully balanced, two-stage (driver and output), N-channel MOSFET-based solid state amplifier, utilizing a "single-ended, bridge topolog... | |
| Who R U? Hello from Karl. I'm a 30 year old doctor paying off med school debt and trying to save for newer gear. I've been into hifi since CAL came out with its first tubed (cool) CD player. I'm a former musician (bass) and into new rock and jazz in the ex... | |
| Amp for Dynaudio: Pass Aleph 3 is OK? As a fun alternative, the BAT VK 200 would be an excellent choice. High current, class A and in your price range (used). I've heard it shine with the Contour 3.0. | |
| Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list Got to agree with Kublakhan. Nick Drake ruled. Anyone listen to new stuff? Tortoise, Sea and Cake, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Stereolab to name some well knowns.-Karl | |
| Power recommendation for Vany2ce-sigs I have owned a Vandy 2ci's for about 7 years. I recently changed from a PS Audio 100c to a BAT VK500. The improvement is not subtle; improved detail, incredible bass extension and great imaging. Very musical without analytical fatigue. I recommend... |