mglik
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| Is there a Solid State amp that can satisfy a SET guy? I got my Bakoon HPA-01 the other day. I am super happy with my Atmas but, man, the Bakoon thing is for real! It has musicality and incredible transparency, it has most of the great qualities of SS-detail, bass, dynamics with no harshness or glare.... | |
| Has anyone owned or heard the OMA SP-10R TT? Atma-Sphere used to make a modified Empire TT in a very heavy metal plinth. Ralph said that the best design uses a very heavy plinth. Think he still uses this DD TT. | |
| Has anyone heard the SAT XD1 I thought the most interesting part of the SAT TT review was comparing it favorably to the OMA slate and cast iron TT.Has anyone heard that one? | |
| Is there a Solid State amp that can satisfy a SET guy? Hey, thanks for being happy for me! Absolutely, through this thread and the advise given, I was successfully able to make the huge leap away from decades of SET-300B and 45. And being able to finally hear what my speakers are capable! It seems mos... | |
| Preamp recommendation +1 Linear Tube Audio MICROZOTL. Seems you only need the 1 input. Tube musicality with SS detail. Get the NOS tube.Remote is also nice. | |
| Is a balanced XLR cable inherently less critical than a single ended RCA one? IME with SE cables, they do make a big difference. It is not a stretch to say that the change in sound is akin to upgrading any component. I think I will invest in about a $1K used XLR cable.Don’t think I would hear any big change with a less expe... | |
| Is there a Solid State amp that can satisfy a SET guy? Well, now I have been enjoying my Atma-Sphere M-60s for a few months. They are destination amps. Right away, I deeply knew that I would never go back to SETs! The Atmas have the sweet, natural sound of SET 300bs with the detail of a great SS amp.T... | |
| Is it my amp or my speakers? I would agree that the Krell is bright and harsh.From everything I have heard, the Tektons are probably good.I would suggest looking on AG or USAmart for a used tube integrated. And roll the tubes to NOS. For $3k you can get a very nice one. And s... | |
| Is it my amp or my speakers? I would agree that the Krell is bright and harsh.From everything I have heard, the Tektons are probably good.I would suggest looking on AG or USAmart for a used tube integrated. And roll the tubes to NOS. For $3k you can get a very nice one. And s... | |
| Which tubes are the best? IME rolling tubes generally makes for a huge upgrade in the sound.Tube Depot is a decent source for good NOS. But I recently have bought and used several new Psvane (how the hell do you pronounce that!). They have introduced several lines of tubes... | |
| Most hyped turntable, tonearm, and cartridge? I own a Woodsong 301 with an Ortophon R309D arm.In the process of setting up my new Triplanar SE arm and selling the Ortophon. The Ortophon is a nice period right match for the 301 but can’t compete with the performance of the Triplanar.I had been... | |
| Power Conditioning / Surge Protection I have had excellent results with Shunyata Triton/Typhon. I was fortunate to get them for $4500 with 4 Shunyata power chords.Their retail price when up to $18k! The change was stunning. The change in noise floor is so dramatic that the entire pres... | |
| Millercarbon's Mega Vibration Control Journey Hi Chuck,No wonder you like and use BDR.I am waiting for two vibration treatments: SRA VR platform for the TT and Stillpoints for the preamp.Interesting perspective is the Star Sound platforms. He says that draining vibration is important but reso... | |
| Rockport owners. I have never owned Rockports but heard some at RMAF. The were my best sound at show. | |
| Can an “audiophile” ever be satisfied with a system? I get to a point where the feeling is “how can it be any better?” and “good enough is good enough!”.Then I make an improvement like changing out a couple of tubes in the phono stage of my preamp for $25 NOS... the improvement is marked and signifi... |