karl_desch
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| 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... | |
| Preamp for BAT VK-60 s and ML Requests For what it's worth, I run a Theta Miles into a BAT VK 500 (AQ Python XLR.) I compared this to the use of my pre-amp a Forte Model 2 with an RCA to XLR (AQ Lapis 3.) I found the direct to amplifier route superior in terms of detail, imaging and so... | |
| Amp for Dynaudio Confidence 3 s BAT VK 500. I listened to Confidence 3's being driven by BAT VK 500's and the newer VK 75SE at a dealer in IL. The VK 500 drove them effortlessly. This amp is certainly in your price range. | |
| Best driving music. Pell Mell. Great instrumental rock. Appropriately named album, "Interstate". So sick of "Boston" | |
| Best place to buy high-end in Michigan.. The guys at ProMusica on Clark in Chiocago are into music. They carry VAC, ProAc, Dunlavy, Naim, and the like. | |
| BAT VK 500? I have had a VK-500 for about 2 months now. It replaced a great sounding but leaner PS Audio 100c. I use it on Vandersteen 2CE sigs for Jazz and Rock. I have been very impressed by the improvement in almost every aspect of my system. The most obvi... | |
| Audio s impact on enviroment We all need to do our part to conserve energy. Instead of comparing yourself to other people to justify your own waste, do what you can to change. Fuel inefficient cars are wasteful, air conditioning is wasteful, and yes, leaving on high power con... |