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CES in Las Vegas
I've been staying right there in Venetian for two years in a row. Doing the same this year too. It's a very nice hotel, and will keep my wife and daughter entertained, while I'm attending the show.One bummer though, Adult Entertainm. Awards moved ... 
Anybody heard Stereoknight magnetic preamp?
Even when there is a dealer network, the MSRP should be clearly stated, and not determined by a dealer.I suspect, manufacturers do that under the pressure from their dealers network, since it's easier for a dealer to manipulate the price.Anyhow, h... 
Anybody heard Stereoknight magnetic preamp?
How much Enigma sells for?As a side note- I really hate it, when there is no pricing information posted on the manufacturer website. What is it, a secret? 
Help. Wife says Teres 340 Is too bright.
Jj2468,I think, people like Ralph (Atmasphere), would be in a much better position to explain the technicalities.And of course, Victor Khomenko could do this as well, but unfortunately, he doesn't post much in this forum. 
Help. Wife says Teres 340 Is too bright.
Doug,Agree. 
Help. Wife says Teres 340 Is too bright.
Doug, You are right about factors, other, than just a power output, having effect on the sound of the particular speaker.And there are an examples of that statement- 18 Wt/ch Lamm ML 2.1 SET comes to mind immediately.But, all that said, I still fe... 
Help. Wife says Teres 340 Is too bright.
Jj2468,I have. And Bolero specs are very similar to Sonata- 92(or 93) Db and 8 Ohm.Jas Bravo 2.3 6C33. 
Help. Wife says Teres 340 Is too bright.
Jj2468,Regarding Silverline Audio speakers- I beg to differ. I owned Bolero, and it absolutely did need a lot of power to sound its best. 90 w/ch. of PP tube power was not enough. 150 wt/ch of triode power (BAT-150 SE) was significantly better. I ... 
Horns for HT?
I've been following this thread with some interest, since I decided to change my approach to building combined 2 ch/HT system.Now, I'm going to built two separate, completely independent systems in the same space.HT system will be based on in-wall... 
Zero Feedback: Atmasphere vs. BAT
Jj2468,Your statement about BAT being "very lean" does not support my personal experience with various BAT pieces- BAT VK-75SE,BAT VK-150SE and BAT REX. Not at any point of time, paired with different speakers, did any BAT sound anywhere close to ... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Fiddler,I appreciate your statement, and actually I'n not surprized about your isolation findings, makes perfect sense to me.Hopefully, I'm gonna get a Supratek phonostage , Mick is building for me, and I'll try your method. 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Fiddler,I didn't believe my eyes, when I saw you using words "glare" and "Supratek" in the same sentence. I thought you knew not to use "glare", speaking of Supratek.I've learned my lesson awhile ago.It's a miracle, Supratek watchdogs haven't awak... 
New Rowland Criterion 2-chassis battery pre
This thread reminds me of the "Preamp deal of the Century" thread.Close to 250 posts BEFORE the preamp actually hit the market.Remarkable. 
Supratek and Synergistic Active Shielding
Could you define sloppy? 
Preamp Deal of the Century
It always amazes me, when somebody like Ralph (Atmasphere), who makes amplifiers for a living, makes a statement regard. proper building technics, in this particular case about why one should NOT use glue to secure parts to the chassis, there alwa...