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| $18k Tube preamp for large scale symphonies please BTW, VAC is out because no Balance volume control.Good, a list will help you narrow down the pool of pre | |
| Magico S5 review 12-27-12: MadfloydI don't believe Alon Wolf uses VAC. I asked him if he ever used tube amps and he laughed and said no.Madfloyd (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)"It is critical in manufacturing perfectionist speakers to use related compon... | |
| Audio Research Contact. How's it possible, ARC has a PRETTY website. | |
| $18k Tube preamp for large scale symphonies please Charles1dad, I think most of us listen intensely. Now I'm wondering if he's barking up the wrong tree. Philipwu, what systems are you demoing the pres? amp, speakers, cables ...? What ARC you find not good with orchestra music?There are so many va... | |
| $18k Tube preamp for large scale symphonies please 12-25-12: Charles1dadPhillip,Are you considering any solid state preamps as well?Regards,Charles1dad (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)That's the last thing he needs, more choices. LOL!!! | |
| $18k Tube preamp for large scale symphonies please Pillipw, with some Tele and Siemens tubes, you will get all the air you need in a Vac Sig. Do you know the tubes in your demeo and power cord?Yes BAT Rex is another excellent recommendation. | |
| Modwright sony xa5400 vs Modwright Oppo 95 12-20-12: Dave_bModwright has a special this weekend only...I just ordered my second XA5400ES full mod wt Truth Umbilical and Bybee purifiers for the AC rails:) I made the mistake of selling my first one and have lamented ever since:( There will b... | |
| Anyone else receive low offers right away ? Just ignore it ... what's the big deal and why take it personally? Everybody wants a STEAL. If they are serious, they will offer again or initate a conversation.Several buyers ask why no counter when I never thought their initial offer was serious... | |
| Fuses that matter. 12-23-12: Polyglot>>Avatar is the AMR North American distributor that I contacted. Still no reply.Ditto, after sending a couple of reminder emails and voice mails I gave up and ordered Liquid Nanos, hopefully bettering my HiFi Supremes.Polyg... | |
| Tube Pre-Amp Recommendation A pretty website and impressive specs don't guarantee a quality product or company. One must do his/her HOMEWORK before making any purchasing decisions. In a niche market, boutique companies are the norm rather than exception and if one is adventu... | |
| HiDiamond Power cords... I too think the key to these cables is how quiet they are. It allows you to hear deeper into the music with more information. I haven't been this enthusiastic on a cable since replacing my SR Apex SC with ASI Livelines at 4x less $$.From the P4 de... | |
| $18k Tube preamp for large scale symphonies please Philipwu, I heard the Doshi with a Doshi modified tube amp and horn speakers. Speakers are 105+db and it was very quiet. Typical horn strengths, dynamic, transparency, detailed, resolution, imaging ... I did find the sound a bit thin, bright and t... | |
| HiDiamond Power cords... 12-20-12: BacardiAnyone looking for an HD Power 3, I have one extra. Just e-mail me......HAPPY HOLIDAYS ALL!!!!!!!!! Bacardi (Reviews | Threads | Answers | This Thread)So Rum, how does the P3 compares to the P4? 3X better? 2X, 1.5X ... law of dimi... | |
| Best DAC under $ 2,500 on used market I 2nd a PS Audio PWD MkII with bridge and don't forget to replace the fuses with HiFi Tuning Supremes. Like computers, it's remarkable how much you get for little $$. | |
| $18k Tube preamp for large scale symphonies please Philipwu,I was in your position shopping for a preamp. I demoed pre (Einstein, Shindo Vosne-Romanee, Doshi ...) for months, in most cases it was in unfamiliar systems and they all sounded excellent. I could live with any of them and finally settle... |