mapman
Responses from mapman
| Tubes/SS Power Amps? When I first heard the Bel Canto ref1000m monoblocks in my system as a replacement for Musical Fidelity A3CR amp that ran largely Class A I believe, the sound was stunningly different in every way. PErhaps the single biggest difference I have ever... | |
| Tidal Speakers owners Avalon and Tidal speakers I have heard were night and day different. Hard to compare really. Avalon sound was very unique. Tidal more "neutral" and uber-detailed, more like other similar designs, but very well done to the nth degree. | |
| Audio Kharma website I read where someone on Audio Kharma said Jehova while talking about the bacon! | |
| Audio Kharma website Audio cliques... | |
| Tubes/SS Power Amps? Based on observations/listening experiences to date, I'm finding good Class D seems to sound more like good tube amps I have heard than most other SS amp technology. Plus they have the ability to drive many difficult load speakers out there today ... | |
| Hammacher Schlemmer has Kronos $28,000 Ha! Love it! | |
| Bass leaves after amp warms up? I agree with Rrog. Its another way to look at what has been said regarding your specific amp/speaker match, ie the amp can drive the speakers, but not OPTIMALLY, which is what is required for good bass and dynamics. The upcoming amp change should ... | |
| Magico Comparison The biggest issue I see with very expensive lines like Magico is the extreme depreciation that occurs in the used market. These products do not appear to hold their retail value any better than others, and perhaps worse so in some cases. The used ... | |
| Audio Kharma website I wonder what the AK site's policy on "snake oil" is?Audiogon does not seem to have any.IS that good because of no censorship or bad because of reduced credibility? | |
| Listener fatigue: what does it really mean? Distortion + associated fatigue tends to be higher at higher volumes in general, right?Good listening pattern is music draws you in and desire to keep wanting to up the volume to draw you in even more. Down side is that listening at levels >80-... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? "Goldfinger" soundtrack. | |
| "What's The Best Value Speaker In $5k-$10k Range?" MLs are pretty unique and have a lot to offer in that price range. | |
| Good bookshelf speaker? I'm swimming with speakers already but have been eyeballing the KEF ls50s nonetheless. Lots of design and technical innovation in a small, unique, affordable package. Nice! | |
| Magico Comparison OP, what difference does it make what others think or like?Magico brand and its appeal is clear. Like any product, you either like it or not. IF you like it, and can afford it, then by all means go for it! Strengths:- very high build quality- rela... | |
| Bass leaves after amp warms up? I suspect quantitative analysis of recordings of the system will be inconclusive at best do to difficulty of assuring all parameters that went into the recording. But ya never know...I'm willing to bet the new MF amp will do much better. IF dynami... |