mikirob
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| ARC VSi60 vs PrimaLuna Integrated Amps In the past I owned the ARC vsi60e and paired it most often with the Vandersteen 2ce and that combo was a superlative match. Never any problems or issues. Currently I own a Primaluna Dialogue 1and use it in my office system. Today I would choose t... | |
| S.S. Replacement for Jolida 302B w/ Silverlines? Lloydelee21, if I ever wanted to return to SS (not gonna happen) the Forte4 and Audible Illusions 3 (owned both together years ago) was sweet and a synergistic match with my Vandy 2ce's and Sound Dynamic 300ti. Nice recommend, brings back some fon... | |
| Looking for low-watt tube amp suggestions. Almarro 205, Sophia Baby, Line Magnetic EL 84. I also had a nice run with the Jolida FX10 that I sold recently. Tube upgrades are important as well as speaker matching (above 92db with benign 8 ohm impedance). With the right speakers these units c... | |
| Best 5751 tubes? So far in my system I like the Sylvania 3 mica grey and black plates the best, very balanced top to bottom, just sounds right, extremely musical. | |
| Pubul57- audiophile, philosopher, and friend Paul is in my thoughts and prayers. Always read his posts with great interest. RIP to a AudiogonN good-guy, you will missed. | |
| Thoughts on Amperex PQ tubes Mechans,Thank you so much for the 7316 recommendation a while back. I finally found 2 NOS pair and they are fabulous. I also have a nice small collection of Amperex 12au7 Bugle Boys and orange lettered amperex tubes for my preamp section of my Pri... | |
| Another what preamp to get thread Quicksilver is the one to get plain and simple. | |
| Zu Omen or Tekton Lore The Belles A150 is a terrific solid state amp and I generally do not like SS all that much. I cringe at the thought of the Crown, generally a piece that drove me up the wall with horrible sound in the 70s. | |
| Help me recommend some speakers for a friend Tekton M-Lore, about 95db efficient, 8 ohm nominal impedance, gets down to 38hz, $649.00, see Stereo Mojo review, received major mojo award. Seriously good. | |
| Good amp match for vinatge Vandersteen 2C's? If anyone knows Vandersteens it's Johnny R from Audio Connection in Verona, NJ. I personally believe Vandersteen himself would tout John as one of his most knowledgeable dealers as well as all around nice guys who is forthright and honest. I'd sin... | |
| Powering Infinity Prelude MTS I have never, never, ever have the problems you are speaking about. The Preludes have been stellar in every way since I got them in 2001 or 02. They are easy and unfussy to set up in my rooms. They sound great, never bright, they throw an awesome ... | |
| Revisiting Tube Recommendations for Cayin TA-30 Johnbonn, I think Koiman/Paul may have this right, in fact the 6n3ce run cool and will last a very, very long time. I did see one spec that said 410 mV, but that was for a different amp by a person in Europe. At any rate I love the auto-bias featu... | |
| Prima luna Owners - What Speakers are you using Bradf,Yes, I've paired it with the Dialogue 1, the Harbeth sang beautifully with this amp as I have it tubed. If I were currently looking for new speakers it would be on my short list. My brother and friends also inserted my Cary v12, Cary 300B SE... | |
| Prima luna Owners - What Speakers are you using I'm currently using my Primaluna Dialogue 1 with NOS Russian 6n3c-e output and Amperex Bugle Boy 12au7 and Sylvania 5751 3 mica black plates. The speakers I have swapped in and out at various times are: Tekton Lore, Tekton 4.5, Infinity Prelude Co... | |
| Revisiting Tube Recommendations for Cayin TA-30 Johnbonn, do not use me as authority. I'd strongly suggest waiting for a reply from Jim McShane or email Jeff Day, his reply may be quicker. Best. |