knotscott

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Who Here is Vertical Bi-Amping?
mkgus - I should have mentioned in my earlier post that in addition to doing vertical bi-amping with a pair of Dyna/VTA ST-70s, I also use an amplified 12" subwoofer, meaning that the ST-70s don't have to power a large woofer in my system, which m... 
Who Here is Vertical Bi-Amping?
After rebuilding my two Dynaco ST-70s with the VTA mods, I stumbled into Bob Latino’s suggestion to do vertical bi-amping. It obviously requires two identical amps. After having them hooked up that way for a few months now, I can definitely say th... 
High Powered Holographic Amplifiers
They're not SS, but I'd be surprised if the Convergent amps didn't perform at least as well as your Audio Research Ref 610T. 
Will a $700 turntable outperform a CD player?
While I tend to prefer vinyl for several of the reasons mentioned by others, the one that sounds best on my system really boils down to the particular recording. At it’s best, I do tend to feel more like I’m at the venue with vinyl, but I can cert... 
Pre amp and Power amp advice needed
VTA amps and kits from Tubes4hifi.  Great sounding robust amps and great support. Highly recommended. http://www.tubes4hifi.com/home.html  
Best tube preamplifier for under $15k
Convergent SL-1 
How Do You Live The Audiophile Life
I haven’t stepped foot in an audio store in more than 20 years, yet my system has continued to evolve via several relatively low cost DIY upgrades. I’m fortunate enough to have acquired a couple of Dynaco ST-70s, and a Lazarus Cascade Basic tube p...