mapman
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| New 12AX7s from Audio Research ARCs website says they avoid NOS for various reasons. The rep I dealt with (Calvin) indicated a new West German supplier, that's all. I did not question further in that they know a lot more about tubes than I do.They were actually out of 12AX7s wh... | |
| Advice re: Entry level CD Player The matching NAD is an obvious and good choice.OR just rip all your CDs to computer, play from there, and forget about a CD player altogether. No disadvantage in terms of sound quality in general with that approach. | |
| Sometimes Less is More? "one can't fit 5 Lbs. of sugar in a 1 Lbs. sack"Hard to argue with that one..... | |
| Most forgiving high end speaker 10k-20k? I like Onhwy61's advice!Speakers that are designed explicitly to be highly coherent through the mid range (where most of music occurs) and fit into the room well without overpowering it should work best. Find that first, get them tuned into the ro... | |
| New 12AX7s from Audio Research The new 12ax7 tubes from ARC are in and sounding good. ARCs new 12ax7 tubes are "West German". Does that infer Telefunken or could they be from some other W. German maker? | |
| Most forgiving high end speaker 10k-20k? OHM Walsh fit the bill except cost is $1000 to $7000 or so depending on room size and options. | |
| Outstanding brands? Detlof, Thanks for the kind words.Still kicking.... | |
| What's your favorite lyric from a song? "Life's a counterfeit and when you look at itLife's a laugh and death's the joke, it's trueYou see, it's all a show, keep them laughing as you goJust remember the last laugh is on you" | |
| I've strayed.... I think the next step is take your best shot at initial setup and spend some time listening to a variety of music.Then post back here with your findings in regard to what sounds good or what might need improvement still and I'm sure you will get l... | |
| Best Rock Drummers I always get captured by Richard Coughlan of Caravan fame. | |
| best cd player to get?? NAD C656BEE and save some money for later if needed. | |
| I've strayed.... Congrats.If the speaks aren't tube friendly, then don't use tubes....simple rule but effective.Tubes for sure are not the only game in town when it comes to high end audio. Plus you save likely extra maintenance and expense down the road not havin... | |
| How important is an audio rack? "I bottom load all components using large Tupperware-styled containers filled to the brim with dry beach sand. "Very creative, and I would guess also most effective!I'm assuming you use audiphile grade Tupperware containers which of course are way... | |
| Bi-amping MBL 101's - combining tube & ss DavidHyman,BTW, after just noting your current system, jumping from your current tube amp/horn speaker setup to mbl is a BIG change!Horns and mbl omnis are two opposite ends of the high end spectrum in my book both in terms of how they sound and t... | |
| Bi-amping MBL 101's - combining tube & ss "Actually the mbls are not that hard to drive. 200 watts is plenty of power in most rooms."My understanding is the 101s are capable of prodigious bass and are designed to go into larger rooms to deliver their full potential.I would expect that a t... |