kehut
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| Here we go again ... driving B&W N802s Well...If you want to drive the N802 in your modest size room and use any of the excellent amps you've listed, I think your most likely looking at about $3-4K for the amp alone. Its going to be a real stretch for both amp AND pre amp for even roug... | |
| What mixes with Transparent Ultra Xl Speaker Cable Excellent cable! Id run that to the panel to get the best out of it. For the woofer, You could use the Transparent Super or a run of Analysis Plus Oval 9. Very nice sounding cable.-Ken :) | |
| Guilty Pleasures? 10cc, Air Supply, Poco, (70's) my best memories were with the music of the 80's...Phil Collins, Thompson Twins, Hall and Oats. Stray Cats! :) Have to dig them out now and then! Ken | |
| What's the oldest piece of gear in your system? From my late Grandad's collection....Series 80 "The Fisher" tuner-pre amp in superb looking condition from about the mid to late 50's I believe. Still works, although I have it placed in the last open shelf of the rack just as a sentimental conver... | |
| Best female vocals on CD Yeah, Her latest is stunning in sound quality. Of course it's on the Sony Classical label.. so no suprise it sounds good! What a voice! | |
| Super Scoutmaster or Teres? Excellent point Joe. Well now that that's over (hopefully!) I am enjoying the sound of my Aries and JMW10. I think the Scoutmaster is a great table that is perhaps a tad more lively than my Aries/10 combo, although I do prefer the more neutral and... | |
| Order to Shut out or Light on a System? Yes..as mentioned above by other members amp ON last..Amp OFF first..remember to mute all components first also, just as a precaution.Eldartford- I had two of those ACE-515's at one time in my system of several generations past. They were great be... | |
| Amphion Xenon & Usher CP-6381: Comments?? I owned the VR2 previously...based on my experience with the 2, I was not interested in the 4jr. VSA is too forward a sound for my tastes. My 6381's were not in the least bit musshy in the bass.( proper placement is mandatory on the Ushers due to ... | |
| Von Schweikert VR4-Jr: Urgent Opinions Needed If you will do a search of Usher..I posted some thoughts and comments on the 6381 as an owner. :) Ken | |
| Best female vocals on CD Just picked up the new cd from Jane Monheit" Taking a chance on love" ...if you love stunning female vocals and some excellent songs by Jerome Kern,Cole Porter, Andy Razaf, O. Hammerstein and G.& I.Gershwin...she's got the goods! Anyone else t... | |
| Amphion Xenon & Usher CP-6381: Comments?? Hi, I just posted some comments on another thread regarding the Usher sound, as I previously owned the 6381's. Do a quick search to see. Basically a very good sounding speaker, competitive with some at 2X their 3400. retail price. I have not heard... | |
| How good are the B&W 801...Series 2 Speakers ???? Here are a few comments regarding the B&W 801 Matrix Series 2 speakers taken from reviewers quotes in Audio publications over the years: ..."If you are searching for emotional involvment only live performance can provide,and are willing to liv... | |
| Speakers Speak & Sing Too Much ??? This phenomenon is associated with what recording engineers call tape bleed through. When a recording is made and stored on a Master, after a period of time, because the tape is magnetic and is wound tightly in a reel, the signal can actually "ble... | |
| Power cord for Plinius SA100 & 102 ? Ive have used an Electraglide Mini Khan Plus cord on both my previous SA 100MkII amp and my current SA250/2 amp with excellent sonic results. It brings you closer to the music in every way over the stock cords...Best! Ken | |
| help narrowing down my list of speakers, $2500 Jamiec001-So......where are you now in your search? Let us know how you made out.Bryanhod- Funny. thats exactly where I landed also some 2 dozen speakers later...back to the B&W Matrix 801! This time with a much better amp and front end equipm... |