meiatflask
Responses from meiatflask
| Magnepan and room size, room placement Nekoaudio- I was actually wondering about such an approach. Do you have specific a “wide spectrum acoustic absorption” brand or type in mind, or is there a DIY solution? I currently use rolled up carpets in the front corners, and overstuffed pi... | |
| Proac Tablette 10 Did not really form an opinion about brightness, but the fact that I don’t recall suggests that they were not noticeably bright. But take this response with a grain of salt.As to soundstage depth, size, my anniversaries bested the P3s in my home,... | |
| Proac Tablette 10 I own the tablette Anniversary, and have listened to the 10. we were comparing other stuff, so I was not focused on an A-B comparison between the speakers. I did not think there was much difference, but the other listener said the 10 was better.... | |
| Conrad Johnson preamp: ET5, ET7 (series 1 or 2) or ET3SE ?? OP here. Just purchased a ET7 series 1. Being shipped, should get it early next week. So, thanks for your input and comments, and I am signing off of this thread for now.Bill | |
| Conrad Johnson preamp: ET5, ET7 (series 1 or 2) or ET3SE ?? Sounds like everyone is confirming the ET5 is much better than the ET3SE, which is kind of what I expected. So that ends that half of the discussion.the question now is:how does the ET5 compare to the ET7?Anyone? | |
| Conrad Johnson preamp: ET5, ET7 (series 1 or 2) or ET3SE ?? Oddiofyl- Yes, I heard the ET3 has been replaced by the ET6, but it sounds like (per audiotroy) I’d be better off with the ET5. | |
| Conrad Johnson preamp: ET5, ET7 (series 1 or 2) or ET3SE ?? Audiotroy-I have the dacv1, a dac/pre unit. It can be used as a dac only, so I plan to buy a preamp, use the Naim as a dac only, then shop for a dac upgrade. | |
| Gold Lion KT77 tubes for Primaluna Amp - a few questions I have been curious about trading tubes. I have 8 matched gold lion KT77s from my Primaluna HP amp, with about 30 hours on them. They are from upscale audio, paid 50 each (400 for the set). After some listening, I decided I preferred something ... | |
| What preamp creates the largest soundstage? OP here - thanks everyone for all the input. I now have a handful of candidates and brands to look into. I am heading south for the rest of the winter, and will continue the pursuit when I get back in the Spring. (No music in the rental place)I... | |
| What preamp creates the largest soundstage? Audiomaze- I could not agree more. If the recording was not miked to give a great soundstage, you will never hear it in your system. I have many recordings with gorgeous soundstage that I keep coming back to. But, given a great recording, still... | |
| What preamp creates the largest soundstage? OP here. Just reviewing al, the comments and what catches me is there are no solid state preamps being suggested. Does not surprise me that tubes dominate the conversation, but kind of expected to see one or two solid state units in the mix..... | |
| What preamp creates the largest soundstage? Atmasphere- line stage, phono not needed, must have remote. | |
| What preamp creates the largest soundstage? Atmasphere- 5k out the door is a hard stop. | |
| What preamp creates the largest soundstage? Aolmrd1241- are you using the Primaluna preamp with the HP or other Primaluna amp, or with something different? And are there other preamps that you have tried in your system before you decided on the Primaluna?i had not really considered the Pr... | |
| What preamp creates the largest soundstage? Rollintubes- I have my speakers in a near field set up, and have spend countless hours tweaking my room. Sounds like you are in full agreement with me that getting the speaker and listener position optimized is the most important step. And we h... |