listener57

Responses from listener57

How to wake up a sleeping Genesis Digital Lens?
Thanks for the ideas. Tomorrow I'll hook in the Digital Lensand press the mode button on my machined aluminum remote. Knowing the designer is active allows for the ultimate backup. Your help is a great feature of our Audiogon community. 
integrated tube reccommendations
Aronov Audio 60 watts per channel integrated amp under $2000 used. Natural, extended range performance with specialability to allow best possible bass of any tube amp in this price category. Dual volume controls optimize soundquality, and soundsta... 
Need inexpensive power line conditioner guidance.
Mapleshade has an extension cord with room to plug in five power cords. Their theory is to minimize complexity and select by listening tests every part from the wall plug to the final outlets on the unit. The result is greater clarity, and dynamic... 
Suggestions for a monitor speaker
Platinum Audio Solo's are stand mounted monitor speakers that can be enjoyed at very close to medium distances with moderate power amp section in your receiver. Real quality sound with a surprising bass capability, very important where physically ... 
What's the best preamp for my system?
Another vote for EVS attenuators at new price of $350 with 30 day trial money back offer from tweakaudio.comRidiculously cheap, but amazing performance if you just listen to one source like CD's. I have them on the inputs of my Cary amp, and they ... 
Which Tube Integrated? Rogue v. Cary v. ARC
Hi, Don't forget Aronov LS960I. It weighs 58 lbs, not the 85lbs listed on their website. Has been outstanding throughout the entire sound spectrum, with a distinctive ability to allow speakers to reveal low bass other amps miss. A very natural, al... 
Platinum Audio Solos-vs-Tyler Ref Monitor
Just a good word on behalf of the Solo's which have never sounded aggressive or fatiguing in my system driven at moderate levels as nearfield monitors by modest Sound Valves 35 watts per channel tube amp. When originally auditioned years ago with ... 
How do you use subwoofer phase control ?
Thanks to both responders for the explanation. 
Help: low Maintenance Tube Amp short list.
I can second the Aronov LS960 for excellent performance, and no adjustments to make. You can even eliminate a separate preamp (with its powercord and interconnect) by getting the LS960i for about $1600 on Audiogon. But then there is no built-in ph... 
Entry level tube amp to try
If you want to continue your quest by reading other people's opinions you now have accumulated three "votes" for the Aronov amps. You might want to talk to two dealers who have sold, and used themselves, Aronov. Jim Kean of Audio Essence in Georgi... 
Entry level tube amp to try
The Aronov mono amps should maximize the bass extension and full range articulate quality of your speakers. These amps are free of any listener fatigue, sounding very strong and dynamic coupled with natural midrange and treble. I don't know of any... 
best monitor for tubes?
I have enjoyed Platinum Solo's with wonderful bass extension driven by 35 tube watts per channel for near field listening. These are $700-800 used on Audiogon, very much a bargain. Rear ported so need at least 2 feet from wall behind speaker. Thos... 
Spendor SP1/2E: Best Integrated Amp to Use?
The Aronov tube integrated amp routinely goes for about $1600 used. It is 60 wpc with a special knack for bringing out a speaker's bass capability and resolution throughout remainder of audible range. I had used it with Spendor LE 3/1 ( basically ... 
Entry level tube amp to try
The Aronov integrated at about $1600 used on Audiogon is not only a taste of tube quality, but at 60 wpc easily drives most speakers in moderate size rooms beautifully without feeling need to upgrade further. The bass control is more like that of ... 
Acurus DIA 150 listening impressions
Hi, I have the Acurus RL-10 preamp for $225 if you want a quality, economical transistor preamp. This retired preamp did well in my small room with either a tube Sound Valves or a transistor Quad amp driving the Solo's. As you know, I am a propone...