kurt_tank
Responses from kurt_tank
| Martin Logan SL3 vs Ascents While I can not help you decide which is better between the SL3 and the Ascents, I can agree with the premise that a replacement product may not be "better" than the product it replaces.For example, I used to own the ML Sequel II's and I much pref... | |
| High Powered Speakers? Avalon Eidolons and Revel Salons are two such speakers, and both sound best when used with 300-400W/ch amps.(Although, if the amps are monoblocks, this can be lowered somewhat, due to the increased current).I will also note that both of these spea... | |
| Arrows direction on MIT I also own MIT cables, and the arrows point in the direction that the current flows to. (I.e from preamp to amp, or from source to preamp, etc...)As to whether it makes a difference, who knows? I never bothered to try installing the cable in both ... | |
| Which speakers for top notch system I see you are getting lots of advice, much of it contradictory though, so here is a practical suggestion:You should tell us where you live (approximately).Then ask for any Audiogoners (Is that a word?) who would not mind letting you listen to ther... | |
| Which speakers for top notch system My favorites are the Avalon Eidolon's. The Sonus Faber Amati's are also very good. I second the Revel Salon vote as well. (I have the Revel Studio, the little brother to the Salon and really like them. I doubt I will be upgrading them for many yea... | |
| Speaker to match Mark Levinson and Jeff Rowland Of the ones you list, I have heard the Eidolons, quite a bit, and the Amati, to a lessor degree. Can't go wrong with either in my opinion, although they are a bit pricey. I also know that the Eidolon sucks power, so make sure you get plenty. (But ... | |
| what this site needs ... Thanks Ncarv!They don't go out of their way to tell you about the bookmarking feature. (I have been using this site for quite awhile, and never knew.)Thanks again! | |
| what this site needs ... I second that as well.It would be tremedously helpful. | |
| Which SS amps sound like a tube amp? I agree with Ncarv about the Levinson No. 27. (Although that has only 100W/ch). The No. 23, which I upgraded to from the No. 27, does have 200W/ch. I paid $2000 for my used No. 23 about 5 months ago. (If you can afford it, I suggest buying the No.... | |
| Best new/demo/used value for $7.5K range Ok, I am the person you want to hear from if you're seriously thinking of the Revel Studio!I upgraded to the Studios earlier this year and have been very happy with them. (I paid $8,000, but they were brand new, still in the box). I also used a Le... | |
| Getting into analog is tough.... I too just got back into vinyl. I purchased a used Basis 1400, with RB300 arm. I also bought a ARC PH3 phono preamp and added a new Benz Micro Glider II cartridge and was off and running. Total cost about $2500.Was it worth it? You bet. I have not... | |
| Best speaker match for Levinson system Definitely the Revel Salons!I have a No. 23 Levinson Amp (200W/ch), and run the Revel Studios, and they sound great. (My room (and amp) is not large enough to support the Salon, but yours are, I think.)I think, you should have sufficient power to ... | |
| Slappys Sob Story. So long folks Bye, Slappy! | |
| Fireworks in an Audio Research VT200 Okay Guys, you officially have me scared!I always thought that this only happened to "power" amps manufactured components from so-so companies.(This happened to me with a Counterpoint amp one time, as one of the tubes blew and a foot tall flame sh... | |
| Greatest Recordings - your opinions There are lots of great albums from some classic artists (i.e Beatles, Miles Davis, etc..) that I could name, but I will give a couple of my non-standard choices, that others might not mention.I have a Japanesse LP pressing of Neil Young's "Live R... |