lrsky

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anyone have any experince with audiostatic spks
Tom's right, I sold them, and they were/are excellent speakers. The problem I had which was to be expected, was the directional nature of flat panel electro statics. They really beam, making for a very, very narrow sweet spot. They were a real son... 
I think I want a tube preamp
The Minimax, definitely changes the lower part of male and female voices, thinning them out somewhat, taking away the lower body, lessening the sense of presence, and realism. Listening to old Capitol recordings of Dean Martin, then Ella on Verve,... 
Powering Audio Physic Virgos
While I can't recommend this as a long term solution, a friend had the 1's and used the 45 watt cj tube integrated for a while with fairly satisfactory results.How big is the room, what are your tastes, in terms of volumes, and what kind of 50 wat... 
VAC - any comments? Good or bad.
I have had nothing but wonderful experinces with VAC. I can't imagine what this prior post is all about. What kind of measurements were they taking, and with what gear? Is this just proof that there is always someone????Ten posts, now eleven, and,... 
He said, she said
You guys are sick, ahh hilarious, but sick. Me too, cause I loved it. The way to get the wife to do what you want, is to show her the 9' tall speakers, and act like that is your dream. Hug them, carress them. Then she looks at Prodigy or a Wilson,... 
Mosfet vs. Bipolar revisited and the Belles 350A
I own a 350A, so I am completely neutral. HA!Really, when people talk about the Levinsons, Krells, et al, I can almost smile to myself and feel that I have a secret. But for Dave's (Belles) sake, I should adopt a different viewpoint. This is one h... 
When is Belles going to get the credit he deserves
Actually, I would have to disagree that it is voiced to sound a certain way. I can, and have picked not only brands of electronics in blindfold tests, (with speakers I am familiar with),but also, speaker cable brands, as well as interconnects bran... 
When is Belles going to get the credit he deserves
Sorry, but I did not dismiss it. I put it in its proper context. Service is everything, but I, like you have never heard of any, repeat any problems with service with regard to Belles, prior to this one instance. Also, the issues he mentioned were... 
When is Belles going to get the credit he deserves
In all fairness, ten or fifteen years is a long time ago. I think, that he is completely responsive these days. I'm sure everyone has a bad story about just about every company out there. Actually, his personal attention was what drew me to him in... 
When is Belles going to get the credit he deserves
In reading the posts, it is apparent that some people think that my desire for this product to get more positive recognition, somehow translates to, Dave Belles wants it.Of course, as one person pointed out, maybe he likes the virtual anonymnity, ... 
When is Belles going to get the credit he deserves
Yea,One man's "bright" sound, is another's "extended". I don't find this amp, the least bit "dark". In the first 48 hours, it goes through all kinds of changes, as all gear does, and that is one of its stages, that it goes through, but after just ... 
When is Belles going to get the credit he deserves
Actually, it was Doug Blackburn of Sound Stage! who reviewed the 350 so glowingly, and summarized with this quote, which I will put at the bottom of this message. After about only a week, and having gone from Gryphon to this, I am surprised at how... 
Rowland 201 mono's, has anyone heard them?
Rowland builds wonderful amps which are also great eye candy. If it says Rowland, it is good. In fairness, I haven't heard this model, but I would be SHOCKED if Rowland did anything that wasn't superb. It would be out of character for him.Larry 
When is Belles going to get the credit he deserves
No, I am not. Why cynical? Even if I were a dealer it wouldn't change my question. Its just that after hearing electronics at all prices for the past many years, and all over the USA, I am just surprised at the lack of press, and or recognition, g... 
Am I the only one who thinks B&W is mid-fi?
No, you're not! Larry