laginz

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SS Amp Choices
I liked the SST Son of Ampzilla 2 better than the AVA Set 500 in my Von Schweikert VR-4/ Audible Illusions rig. I see the Music Room has a used one on sale for 2 grand. YMMV  
SST Son of Ampzilla ii power amp
Anyone with experience with this amp, have a power cord recommendation?  
The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"!
What about sound staging, Sim?  
Using 2 Amps with Audible Illusions Modulus 3A Preamp
How did you reach that calculation imhififan?  
? on Pioneer CD players from the past, anyone still using one of these
Still have my Elitte PD-65. Still sounds gorgeous:)  
The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"!
Thx, Teajay:)  
The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"!
How does the 5.5 treat the presence and “weight” of instruments in front of you?With certain amps, usually ones that are a bit forward in presentation, you can almost feel the palpable weight of the instruments in the room with you. It’s a combina... 
Handling Heavy Amps
40-45 pounds is pretty much the weight limit for me as well these days. Right now I’m running an SST Son of Ampzilla 2 (with a sound I’d describe as equal parts tubish , Class A ish and, Class AB ish) into first gen Von Schweikert VR-4s. Amp is 40... 
The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"!
Am I correct that there is no way of purchasing a 5.5 with a trial period or any money back return period,  in case the buyer concludes it’s not the best match for his or her system?  
power cord for pass 250.8
OP indicated his sound was on the laid back sound, and was looking for something a bit more forward sounding. Which cables would tend to go in that direction? Something by Nordost, maybe?  
Cd player
The most surprising CD sound I’ve ever heard (don’t laugh now) was from an ancient Pioneer Elite PD 65 Cd player. Very analog-like, with a very nice  sounfstage, detailed with a touch of lower mid warmth. If you can find a used one in good conditi... 
The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"!
Soundstage-wise, are all images at the speaker level and behind …or do images also project forward of the speakers. I’m principally thinking of solo vocals or instruments in this regard. Thx:)  
Audible Illusions S-120 amp owner's manual
I’ve found that it’s easier to get Art’s attention by phone than email. I’ve had 2 questions in the past six months, and he picked up both times I called.  
Looking to upgrade Adcom GFA555: Parasound?
I’d demo the Parasound or something else. For me, at least, the Adcom has always sounded tonally threadbare.  
AGD Tempo in the house
Does this amp have non balanced RCA inputs?