markalarsen
Responses from markalarsen
| Excellent Solid State or Hybrid Monoblocks Recommendations I own a pair of BHK mono blocks. They are hybrids because they have a tube input stage. They drive PS Audio FR-20 speakers. Great amps. | |
| Good Speakers for Rock and Roll Under 15K Yamaha NS5000 PS Audio FR-20 They are also are Fabulous with every other genre | |
| Why do some amplifiers throw a bigger soundstage than others? If soundstage cannot be measured, does it exist? | |
| Lumin X1 and Upgraded DC umbilical cord for power supply. The Synergistic Master fuse is directional, and it is not subtle. 50/50 shot and I installed it in the wrong direction in DAC. Destroyed my midrange. Switched direction and wow. Highly recommend. No, I do not have a scientific explanation. ... | |
| Amp — Leave on or turn off For the last five years, Bel Canto Black EX is always on except for power outages. components with tubes always turned off after use, but require warm up after they are powered up. | |
| A quick question on what streamers to consider....... PS Audio AirLens | |
| SR Master Fuse on preamp @jasonbourne71 What equipment have you tried using the SR Master fuse in? | |
| Balanced preamp with bass management DEQX | |
| Speakers - Your "Safest" Choice @gnoworyta You might consider YG Acoustics Peaks series: wonderful speakers. I was very close to buying a pair. I also have a pair of Yamaha NS-5000s driven by Bel Canto Black EX and love them. Speakers are one part of a system. I usually spend... | |
| Speakers - Your "Safest" Choice I would love to answer your question directly, but these are very different speakers. The technology is different especially if you look at the FR 20 Mid range and tweeter, which are likely planers. The two aesthetics are completely different. Th... | |
| Speakers - Your "Safest" Choice Currently own and will never sell: Joseph Audio Perspective 2 Graphene and PS Audio FR-20. | |
| Anything SS sounds better than D'Agostino ? You’re listening to it over YouTube, what did you think of it soundstage? | |
| A Few Nice Words For Upscale Audio All of my future tube purchases will be from “Kevin’s Stash.” Perfectly matched and highest available quality. | |
| Why isn't better quality used gear being made available? @roxy54 I have some high quality components I will not sell in my lifetime. I am satisfied with particular high-end amps, speakers and cables. They will not be available on the used market. Others probably feel the same way. | |
| Why isn't better quality used gear being made available? If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Wait for my estate sale. |