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| Whole house surge protection I use a "Power-Save 1200" also known as an "Abet 2201"...It works great...no surge issues of any sorts and excellent dynamics. http://www.power-save.com/1200.htmlI had it installed via a new sub panel when I built my listening room...it requires i... | |
| Need advice - EL34 switchable Ultralinear/SEP No worries at all...They are very easy to bias, you will get several thousand hours (at least 2 - 3 or more) and the price of EL-34's are still quite reasonable. Each time you re-tube it's very easy to do and the sonic pleasure of running output -... | |
| Which Speakers would you buy I have owned and enjoyed a lower priced model in the Audio Physic line, the Tempo 3's and truly enjoyed them. AP's have a well deserved reputation for disappearing as a sound source and I will support that claim based on my experience...they also ... | |
| Need advice - EL34 switchable Ultralinear/SEP The best sounding amp that I know which also happens to be incredibly flexible is the Cary SA-280 V12. It will run 100 watts per channel in ultralinear then go in 1/3 increments on-the-fly into triode mode down to 50 watts per channel. Sounds awes... | |
| Designer Hall of Fame I will definitely add Paul Weitzel of TRL (Tube Research Labs)...his designs, build execution and personal attention to his lucky customers is the epitomy of high end audio at its finest. His products will invariably outlast the lifetime of first ... | |
| EL 34 Amp Recommendations I'll add my vote for the Cary SA 280 V12...very flexible and so engaging...you can use so many different tube types including the EL-34's (my favorite too). The other little gem is the VTL MB-125 monoblocs...oh boy are they sweethearts. IMHO stick... | |
| Tube Cage On or Off. Does it Make any Difference? I would think there could be some level of "Micro-vibration"going on with the cages installed. Unless there are kids/pets/housemaids...etc...leaving them off adds the final benefit of tube amps (besides their sonic attributes): they are sooooo coo... | |
| Building a house with dedicated stereo room-advice I've had good luck with Hubbel 5362's and Pass & Seymour 5362's recently cryoe'd.I agree that building a dedicated room is the best route to a great sounding system, be patient and do it right. Well worth the work. | |
| Is there really a need for panel speakers in 2012 Ditto...Maggies, Soundlabs, Accoustats... and my favorites : Apogees. All with appropriate power (preferably tubes), quality electronics,and properly fit/set-up per room. Dynamic speakers can't do what they do. Period. Besides, any concession to s... | |
| $18k Tube preamp for large scale symphonies please As per Grannyring, I agree with the TRL Dude suggestion. Don't let the reasonable price fool you. It is superb. I love mine, and it's the most natural, effortless sound you can imagine. I just received my Duelund cast caps and will be installing t... | |
| Coincident Linestage vs CJ CT5 or Allnic L-3000 You might also consider the TRL(Tube research Labs) "The Dude" Pre-amp. It can be had either single ended or fully balanced and it is simply a superb music maker...well worth waiting for as they are built to order and usually have something of a w... | |
| Best Audiophile chair around $200 I love my Poang chair for all the above reasons...I've been using it for about 15yrs, (w/ matching ottoman). The headrest is great but if you want to open it up a bit you can fold the headrest under the top "rung" and tuck it under the one below i... | |
| Repairs by "High Tech Electronics" in NYC I have used both High End repair in Brooklyn and Scott from SG Custom Sound, they both do very good work. Scott is closer to me and is an especially nice guy who is fair and very customer service oriented. Over the years he has done several jobs f... | |
| new Triode Wire Labs rave review at StereoTimes This hobby is all about believing your EARS. When you can try a product in your own home, in your own system, with a risk free trial period (the TWL policy) which lets you return it if you don't absolutely love it...NO ONE has a leg to stand on wh... | |
| Schematics for Apogee Dax 1 or 3? I know this thread is dated but we did manage to find what we needed to update my Dax 1 and it came out fantastic! Tremendously open and transparent while featuring such remarkable flexibility... all the effort was well worth it as it has now beco... |