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| Power amp for Silverline Sonata III The 240v/50Hz switch is not something I can comment on but the lack of availability [of the CJ's] down there is a shame...I think I added a few too many model #'s when I listed the CJ's, the ones I'm certain about are the old style conventional ch... | |
| Best Amp For Martin Logan Aerius i Under $2000 As much as I agree about good current for the Aerius i's, I used a Pass Aleph 3 with mine and (in a smallish room) they were an excellent match. Try a CJ PV 12, or even a PV 10 and you might get a good combo as all might be had near your price poi... | |
| Power amp for Silverline Sonata III As much as I love what tubes can do for the Sonatas, I'd like to suggest 2 more amps which I personally have always admired and suspect might be an interesting match with these very flexible speakers (and save some money while you're first getting... | |
| Power amp for Silverline Sonata III I have heard the big quicksilver 135's and they are extremely well built and totally classic tube in all the good ways. I'm told the V4's also give you excellent build quality and similar, albeit less power, classic tube sound as well. The Sonatas... | |
| Power amp for Silverline Sonata III I'm using VTL MB-125 monoblocs on my Sonata2's, (w/95db efficiency)and they sound very fine. I can switch between 60 watts of triode and 125 tetrode and they respond well in both modes. Would love to try something like an Art Audio Jota, Carissa, ... | |
| Thoughts on MIT stabilizer, strip, and Z-center? I have an MIT Z-Center and an MIT Z-Isolator HC and find them both excellent and effective. Can't comment on what the difference would be with your monster but I can attest to the MIT's as well built, reliable and very good at what they're designe... | |
| MIT Z-Center Power Conditioner, any comments? I've been using mine for several years and really like it. To me, there's no down side. I also use an MIT Z - Isolator HC which is a nice match. Both have been flawless, reliable and very effective. They are the one constant(s) through any other c... | |
| Sonic Frontiers Line 3 "SE" upgrade - worth it? I wouldn't be able to compare a regular Line 3 and an SE because I had mine originally built to the SE specs before they were available and have only known it this way. About 6 months or so before the SE upgrade was introduced my dealer told me ab... | |
| Sonic Frontiers pre-amps I also have an SF Line 3 special edition (which I purchased new) and am very happy with it (and that's at NEW prices). To find one today on the 'gon for half or less than list is a real steal for this 2 chassis wonder. Keis please keep us updated ... | |
| B&W N803 vs AP Tempo IIIi vs VA Beethoven??? I owned the Tempo 3 (not 3i) and liked them very much.All the attributes of the AP line (disappear, superbly detailed soundstage,airy but "earthy" too...). The bass was fast, clean and mean (in a good way) and generally quite satisfying when playe... | |
| best used 2 channel preamp for under $2500 If you want to stay SS I'll 2nd the Pass X1, if you want tubes the Sonic Frontiers Line 3 is phenomenal and right at that price point... be aware it is very revealing and not tubey by any old standards... but it is exceptional. Also the BAT 30 ser... | |
| Best monoblocks around 3-4k used for revel studios You'll have to consider the VTL 450's but they might be just a bit more $$... Intense, dynamic,robust but eloquent, and reliable... they are awesome amps. A good pair will probably run you near half of their $10k list. Well worth a listen. | |
| Speaker position The long discontinued NHT 3.3 was designed to place near the wall. It was a step or more below the price points you're looking at but is/was an excellent value and can now be found for even less. Careful amp and cable matching can yield quite a re... | |
| Sonic Frontiers- Quality and Reliability? I am also a SF Line 3 owner with 4 years of exceptional performance and completely reliable service. It's a tremendous pre and was a tremendous value when new... at the going used 'gon prices they are a steal for what you're getting. Top quality, ... | |
| Silverline Sonata II or Sonatina II As an owner of the Sonata 2 I can attest to their virtues with a clear conscience. They would be an excellent choice for your room (IMHO). I originally heard them with a VIVA SET amp and I was "floored" with the lifelike presence in the admittedly... |