mcslipp
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| Considering simplifying my system... talk me down (or whatever) If you're happy don't break up the band.That said there's some truly amazing integrateds out there at all price points from Nad to Hegel to T&A to Soulution. Since you already have an Audio Research Amp maybe their new VSi75, although I don't ... | |
| What does the term "Speed" mean in a speaker? I think it falls into what the Brits refer to as PRaT - Paced Rhythm and Timing. Of course Prat is also British slang for: an incompetent, stupid, or foolish person; an idiot.2. a person’s buttocks. | |
| Standmount speakers. I have $5000. I too was at Capital Audio Fest and did the exact same thing. Those Fritz's were impressive. | |
| What is your favorite tube type? I agree with Ralph that implementation outweighs the actual tube. That said, I'm quite pleased with my current NOS Mullard EL34's and slapped some into my guitar amp too. I've always wanted to hear some GM20's. | |
| "Loom" cabling vs. 'mix n match' ? For the IC to the pre I'd suggest either Shindo's Silver IC or Auditorium which hopefully you already have between your Giscour and Amp. As far as the "digital" cabling I use a Wireworld Platinum USB and have been happy with it but haven't played ... | |
| Your favourite music movie? Not yet mentioned (shockingly) - Sweet & Lowdown. | |
| What should I use to convert FLAC files to AIFF? I too use XLD. | |
| Worth of current system A lot not including the new home to house it all and the divorce that it caused = Worth it. | |
| What do you Read to learn more about Audio News? Wow! Thanks folkfreak, I never knew about dailyaudiophile.com. What a great resource. | |
| high-efficiency loudspeakers I have a pair of Shindo 604 Field Coils at 16ohms/101+sensitivity. They are pretty special and I don't see moving away from them. I also don't see moving them period as they're the size of a washer/dryer set. | |
| What area or country do you live in ? I'm a hermit on top of a mountain in Paris, VA | |
| Favorite band or artist of all time? My Favorite - Led Zeppelin hands down. | |
| Japanese top tube amps and preamps. Wavac, Kondo, Komuro etc. Add Leben, Luxman, Mactone and Accuphase too. | |
| best interconnect at decent price Couple of thoughts:If you're happy with the AntiCables for your speakers why not try their IC's too?I 2nd the Kimber Hero's. I have them throughout my HT setup and I'm quite pleased. Try out a couple through CableCo, you can always return/exchange. | |
| Drink of choice for serious listening? I'm gonna go out on a limb and say I'm probably the only Master Sommelier on here. As such I normally have something in my hand but not always wine. Gin in the summer, Bourbon in the winter and Tequila always. but if wcfeil is pouring '90 Angleus ... |