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| What is the best 2A3 SET Amplifier? The best sounding 2A3 SET I've heard is the Fi 2A3 designed and built by Don Garber. I drove a pair of Kochel horns with the Fi 2A3 monoblocks and the sound was nectar. RCA NOS and KR 2A3's sounded better than the stock Chinese tubes, and although... | |
| Wilco- Wow Hey Karl-I didn't know if I was getting too old or Terry Gross is getting hip. I've decided on the former. I really like Morphine and Treat Her Right, both of whom I had the luxury of seeing before Sandman passed away. Which BTW, ( Sandmans death)... | |
| What group do you wish would be remastered? Andy Pratt "Resolution". | |
| Wilco- Wow Great CD. Uncle Tupelo, which spawned Wilco and Son Volt, just released an anthology which is also quite good. Son Volt may be worthy of a listen if you like Wilco. Terry Gross interviewed Tweedy last week on NPR, very entertaining. Anybody else c... | |
| Want speakers for 700 but none sound good. Just put together a system for a friend which included a NAD C-370 and Maggie MMG's. The MMG's are incredibly good and there is a nice synergy between them and the NAD. I agree with Danheather,the MMG's are outstanding speakers, particularly for $... | |
| Who here mentioned Nimbus active platforms??? I have had a Machina Dynamica Nimbus for over a year sitting under my cdp. Geoff Kait makes them ( Machina dynamica.com). I have his number if you're interested. Great piece of gear,IMO. | |
| Receivers 500 and under? I recently purchased a system for a friend which included a NAD C-370 integrated ( driving Maggie MMG's). Outstanding amp, I was completely surprised by how good it sounds. If you don't necessarily need the tuner, this is something you might consi... | |
| Amp shootout.....Tenor 75wi verses Berning ZH270 Mr Kamm/Kwann-Thank you for your most excellent posts. It's always helpful to have the ludicrous and obtuse juxtaposed to cogency for contrast. | |
| Best Blues Rock recommendations? Try Michael Burke, I believe it's called "Make it Rain". This thing smokes. | |
| Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive? 1. 2001 Mercedes CLK 3202. Above3.I'd just like to get back my 99 Fatboy I lost in a recent marital parting of the ways:rebuilt engine with 90+ hp, Mikuni racing carb, thunderheader exhaust, all black and chromed out. I miss it even more than my 3... | |
| Best system under 5K - that is a challenge I recently put together a system for a friend based on info gleaned here, from friends and AA, attempting to get the biggest bang for the buck. Ended up with Maggie MMG's, NAD C-370 integrated (both new) and a used Arcam Alpha 7. Total cost about ... | |
| Quality recordings that make you want to dance Given my congenital 2 left feet, I don't dance, but I do tap my toes. If I could, Medeski, Martin and Wood's "Combustication" would be adequate inducement. | |
| Has anyone heard of ZYX cartridge from Japan? I had a ZYX ( don't remember the model) in my system for about 4 months while I awaited delivery of a Miyabi. It was not top of the line, MSRP, if I recall correctly was around $700. It was quite good, good detail, low noisefloor, reasonable bass ... | |
| Personal amp evolution MarantzTandberg 3012Cary 300 SEIVac 30/30Fi 2A3 MonosPass Aleph 1.2Audio Research Ref 300 Mk IIAccuphase A-50 V (2 bridged to mono)Tenor 75 WI | |
| Personal speaker evolution 2 pilfered drive-in-movie speakers ( I believe the statute of limitations is up) hung on either end of my bed board.K-Mart "Mid"-Fi ( Paid for)Thiel, first model the Bro.'s came up withKochel KS 300 HornsAvalon EidolonPiega P-10Rockport Antares |