mikewerner
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| Amp improvement since 1994? -Sorry to disagree with George, but there are new topologies.The devil is always in the details.I tricked out a pair of Dynaco MK 3s with the best parts, silver point to point wiring, big capacitance in the power supply, It sounded good, but stil... | |
| Amp improvement since 1994? -Plenty of improvements Take Pass Labs for example. The new supersymmetry is amazing!Real designers are constantly pushing the edge of what is possible.- | |
| High End Audio-Gaining Higher Ground? -High End Audio manufacturers discussing how to get the younger generation interested in equipment is like tobacco companies discussing how to boost sales.Maybe they need to take a lead from the Oil companies. They seem to be doing fine.I have two... | |
| Top 3 Most Overrated Artists contest in R&R. Amen!No doubt about it. R&R wouldn't be the same without The Stones. | |
| Setting Azimuth - What do you listening for? Crosstalk is out of phase.What this means is that signal from the left channel is being subtracted from the right channel and visa-versa.This subtracted signal robs the music of its vitality.The sound looses depth and becomes flat.It looses separa... | |
| Solid State to replace Audio Research REF110? HiI had a Ref 3 and Ref 110.I got tired of replacing tubes. My equipment is on a lot.The Pass Labs X350.5 has control. It doesn't stress or strain even with large scale orchestral works. This into 87dB speakers.The XA60.5 was just not holding toge... | |
| Solid State to replace Audio Research REF110? Hi,I also replaced my Ref 3 pre with a Pass Labs XP-20 and am pleased with the results.If you can find a SS design that sounds as good as tubes, why use tubes?Of course, the debate will be IF!Mike | |
| To Tube or not to Tube...... -Someone commented on the occasional misinformation that surfaces here.I agree.Back to the guitar tube amp sub-topic.It is my understanding that tubes are desired in that application because when they clip they produce harmonic distortion that is ... | |
| Solid State to replace Audio Research REF110? -Djcxx, that was my experience also.Tubes are a hassle!They sound good, but I'm now happy with solid state now and have not looked back.- | |
| To Tube or not to Tube...... Yes, that is what I heard. Tubes keep those Russian birds flying no matter what! | |
| Solid State to replace Audio Research REF110? Yeah, I have a BMW motorcar. I'm glad that the service department never answers their calls.Who needs them, anyway? My car runs GREAT!I have never heard such nonsense as from kevinkwan | |
| Solid State to replace Audio Research REF110? -Yeah, I have a BMW motorcar. I'm glad that the service department never answers their calls.Who needs them, anyway? My car runs GREAT!I have never heard such nonsense as from salectric.- | |
| Solid State to replace Audio Research REF110? Oh, I forgot to mention that I had not ever had any problems with any of my Audio Research gear - power amps included.Also, AR has excellent customer service! | |
| To Tube or not to Tube...... You are welcome. | |
| Solid State to replace Audio Research REF110? -I traded my Ref 110 for a Pass Labs XA60.5Then, because I wanted more power, a X350.5.I am very pleased with this swap.Now I have no worries about tubes and save a lot of headaches, time, and money.- |