mimberman
Responses from mimberman
| Trying to audition Plinius in NYC I'd email plinius and they could point you in the right direction. There are a number of threads on integrated amps and the Forests, so you've got a lot to read here. If you need a phono stage then I think the plinius is def. the way to go with th... | |
| Totem Hawks/Forests - Upstream Components So I've never heard the combo of the VK-3i and VT-500 with the forests, but I like BAT gear and I think it would sound pretty great. I've heard the Pathos gear and very much liked the Logos (I actually didn't love the inpol2, but I think the unit ... | |
| hide equipment You can invest in an IR repeater if the gear is behind non-translucent material, otherwise you'll have to play around and see. | |
| Totem Hawks/Forests - Upstream Components So first off, I think given the price range of the other components you're looking at, that you should stick with the forests. If it came down to cash, I think the plinius 9200 would leave you the extra scratch for the difference between the hawks... | |
| What integrated amp to mach with Jolida JD100 cdp What's the rest of your system like, how much do you want to spend, room size, listening preferences, etc? | |
| Totem Hawks/Forests - Upstream Components Hey Grakesh:So I'll respond to the following setups you asked about, based on my experiences where applicable, and your desired price range of 3000-3500.1. New Primaluna Prologue 3 preamp with Musical Fidelity A5 CR power-amp (New/Used).-I've not ... | |
| Totem Hawks/Forests - Upstream Components Grakesh:Since you constantly refer to the Musical Fidelity A5 it would appear you are keen on the MF gear. I would think that a creek with an A5 wouldn't be as favorable as going with an MF Trivista integrated, which would also save you a pc and a... | |
| Totem Hawks/Forests - Upstream Components Grakesh:I'm using an aesthetix janus preamp with a parasound A21 with very favorable results, but I'm getting a BAT VK 250 tomorrow and I expect the change to be night and day. I"ve heard the bat and aesthetix together and it's a stunning combo. I... | |
| Totem Hawks/Forests - Upstream Components First off, if you have the money I'd def. go for the forests. There are a number of threads on the subject, but just listen for yourself and you'll understand.So I'll list a couple units I liked with the totem Forests, but these may voice differen... | |
| A trick with Scotch Whisky Just got back from London and brought the following goodies back with me:Lagavulin Double Matured Select 16 yearCao Isla 18 (could be a 15 though, can't remember)Talisker 15Bring on the cold weather! | |
| Solidsteel racks any good Heh, yeah....kind of funny that SolidSteel racks are made with tubular steel, no? I'll contact them first though, because I"m sure they'll have an opinion. I don't have wall to wall carpeting like you do though, so I'm thinking sand may be the way... | |
| Anyone spend more on their system than their car? Wait...I'm supposed to have money left over for a car after my system?!?I guess it would be handy to have a car in NY, at least for picking gear up! | |
| Solidsteel racks any good I think I'm going to go ahead and fill the rack with sand, because i'll never do it later if I already have all the gear on it, plus, I had favorable results doing that with an old Lovan Rack, but that one def. needed it. | |
| A trick with Scotch Whisky If you like the madeira finish, look for the Isle of Arran port finish. It was a little flavored for my taste in terms of every day drinking, but it was impeccable after a rich meal. | |
| Bat VK-250 or Parasound JC-1 monos? So I'm here to pester people again: anyone care to add anything about the BAT VK250? I know someone's gotta have an idea... |