klinerm
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| New tube amp for ML Prodigy CAT, VTL, ARC???? I used to drive Acoustat 2+2's with VTM200's, and they did a very credible job. They do not have the solid lower bass or overall authority of the CAT's, but they are very nice amps. They do tend to be heavily influenced by cable choice. | |
| Experience with Acoustic Signature Calypso good point | |
| Experience with Acoustic Signature Calypso Well, I've now got a Final Tool Mk II with an SME Series V arm and a ZYX Universe all hooked up, and it sounds like heaven, even after a somewhat hasty "first approximation" cartridge setup. The most telling thing, to me, is how quickly entire alb... | |
| Which speaker is the master of IMAGING ???? Best imaging I've heard is Acoustat Monitor 3's (these happened to have interfaces, not servo-amps). Better than 2+2's or Spectra 66's. I think the angled panels had something to do with it. | |
| Boston Acoustics A400's and Tube Gear??? Are you using an L85V?. I presently own one of these and it's a killer unit, which will better a lot of what you can buy today. If you basically like the sound of the Luxman, you might try a pair of vintage Luxman MB-3045 tube amps. | |
| Decent stereo amp / pre amp on relative budget The Luxman R1120A is also a great unit, even better than the R-117 (I presently own both). Although the R1120A is rated at 120 wpc, vs.160 for the R-117, it sounds stronger and fuller, and much more like tubes. The MC/MM phono section is superb, t... | |
| Experience with Acoustic Signature Calypso Raul, I'm not aware of anyone who has more turntables / tonearms than you, so I'm going to take your advice and go for the Final Tool. I've gotten a good deal on an SME Series V, so I'm going to try that first. If I'm not totally happy with it, I'... | |
| Experience with Acoustic Signature Calypso Raul,I have been reading about the Rega 1000 arm and thinking of putting it on an Acoustic Signature. It's all-metal cast construction appeals to me, but I've seen it criticized for lack of VTA. Do you have any thoughts on the importance of this o... | |
| Experience with Acoustic Signature Calypso Thanks, Raul - I know you have promoted the Final Tool on other threads, and this influenced me to look at this table. I'll post again if I get the Calypso and report on it. | |
| Int-Amp to drive Acoustat 1+1 speakers Get an old Luxman, L110 ideally. It'll drive the cr*p out of them. | |
| Best vintage receivers for FM? I second the Luxman R-1120A. It's one piece I'll never part with. There is no better combination of tuner, preamp, phono preamp, (kick-ass) amplifier, and stunning aesthetics in one box. | |
| Western Electric Gold Lions???? I assume it will be for repro's, because there's probably realistically no way to offer matched quads, much less octets, of NOS. Time will tell. | |
| Tube Rolling ARC VTM 120 The best 6922 replacement you can get is a 1960's Siemens CCa. You can tell it is the right one because it has 2 or 4 ribs on the top, and there are no silver supports under the plates. Telefunken CCa's may also be good, but I haven't personally h... | |
| ARC VTM200 Question I had the same problem with my VTM 200's. I ended up having to replace a fuse under one of the side panels. I agree, Leonard is a jewel. I'd probably go back to SS if he weren't so helpful (glad he is). | |
| Tube rolling ARC amps & Steelhead More updates - keep in mind Cjfrbw's admonition that most of this is probably system dependent, so it may not work for you.STEELHEAD1) I've decided I prefer Mullard E88cc's in the 6922 position over grey-plate Siemens CCa's. A little less accurate... |