larry510
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| recommend entry-level high-efficiency loudspeakers Hi,I can speak for the Klipsch Forte's. Got them on Ebay for 600 dollars. 98 db/1watt/1 meter. Great speakers. Profound bass resopnse and detailed mids and highs. They displaced my B&W's.They pass my out of the room test...I'll be in another r... | |
| If you have Dynaco MKIII's which speakers ? Klipsch Cornwalls, you'll never go forward.Larry | |
| Your opinion on the evolution of amps since 70s? ahhh,try an EICo Hf-81 from 1958, you'll be surprised at the sound coming from it.Larry | |
| Tube rolling for Jolida 502B hi," Are KT 88's and 6550 interchangeable? I'm new to the tube scene."Yes. There are some nos 6550's such as GE and Philips 6550's that are reasonalby priced and are wroth a try,Larry | |
| Vac Avatar or Cary SLI-80 hi Skuras,How can you be sure the differences you heard were not due to the different speakers ?Larry | |
| Stereophile review- Fisher 500 C hi,I have a EICO hf-81 and it's almost 50 years old. It was rebuilt a year ago and it makes great music. My cost $500.00I also own a Cary SLI-80 and it also makes great music at a higher price. I really like the Cary and it is better then the EICO... | |
| Simaudio I-5 vs. Cary SLI-80 integrated amps hi,I can't comment on the Simaudio, but I did move from SS seperates to a Cary SLI 80, 250 watts/channel vs 50 ( in the triode mode,which I like). I like the Cary a lot more. Tube sound just seems to fit me more. Warmer and the bass is not lacking... | |
| Best system for jazz? hi Bao2,I am seriously thinking of looking for a pair of La Scala's or Bells's. Really big horns gotta sound great ! Gotta talk to the wife first, or hide them in them rec-room. Anybody know how to sweet talk wifey into these ?Larry | |
| looking for tube recommedations for Cary SLI-80 hi,Ahhh.. that's used old stock 5U4's.Larry | |
| Best system for jazz? hi,I listen to jazz about 80% of the time ...old stuff, new stuff and fm radio ...WRTI Philadelphia ..jazz 6pm to 6am.I like the sound of Klipsch classic speakers, at the present time I'm using the Forte I's . The amp I use is a Cary SLI-Signature... | |
| looking for tube recommedations for Cary SLI-80 hi,I decieded to use a used old stock RCA from the 40's as a rectifier after talking to Andy at vintage tube services. A pair which tested good cost 36 dollars. Larry | |
| looking for tube recommedations for Cary SLI-80 hi,Thanks for your responses. John, I am planning on replacing the rectifiers, I was thinking of NOS RCA or Sylvania 5U4GT's from the 40's or 50's, but I'll start looking at the 5AR4's also. What other rectifiers have you tried ? Do you have any o... | |
| looking for tube recommedations for Cary SLI-80 hi,I have Klipsch speakers and the horns can be pretty bright, so I looking to tame the high end a little realitive to the the mids. I do not need a solid state sound, too bright with the horns. Sounds like the RCA's 6SN7's may fit the bill. I wil... | |
| Amazing ''Overachieving'' products...your pick? hi,For $500.00 a rebuilt EICO hf-81 integrated amp. Amazing for the price.Larry | |
| B&W Signature 800 Vs. the new 800D Diamond Hi,I have to agree with Dan, I've not seen one review where the speakers or any other equipment was listened to and evaluated in a double blind situation ( reviewer and tester do not know what is being evaluated ). Much of what we read is subject ... |