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Amp for Quad ESL 57
I tried 3 different tube amps and a ss unit. The best I found to power my Quad ESL 57's was the Cary SLAM 100 monoblocks. They ar 90wpc triode. Very warm and powerful enough for complicated passages. I tried Conrad Johnson, Manley and liked the Ca... 
Bel Canto Pre3 vs Musical Fidelity A308CR
I have the pre3 and am very happy. It is versatil with many pieces of equipment. It does not color the sound. My tube or ss sources are able to play there sound. Great preamp. 
Review: Digital Amplifier DAC4800A Amplifier
It has been 3 months since I started using this amp. I use a Bel Canto pre3 so I can switch between my Shanling t200a and Bel Canto pl-2. This amp is very impressive. It is very clear and "warm". It powers 2 sets of speakers easily (ohms 5mkII'S,B... 
Buying Someone's Records: An Ethics Question
If I went to a garage sale and there was an old book for sale with a parchment paper that read " Magna Carta", I would buy the book. Ask him what he feels is a fair price. If you like it give it to him. 
beautiful piano recordings: solo or small ensemble
Rick Wakeman "The Grand Piano Concert" 
Blue Ridge Sound HR 1
http://www.blueridgesoundeng.com/ I tend to agree with ozzy62 in that small speakers do not interest me. That is why I have had the Quad ESL 57 and the Ohms. But the web sight intrigued me. So I bought a pair. I was & am very surprised. The de... 
Blue Ridge Sound HR 1
Ozzy62,I noticed you have been negative about these speakers, the web sight and comments made by other on other threads also. Do you have a beef with the manufacturer? Have you ever heard the speakers? I have 2 high end systems one with tubes and ... 
Blue Ridge Sound HR 1
Ozzy62, I do not use the 901s normally with this system. I have a pair of OHM5 Mk11's that are my mains. The presentation to the room is so much different than a monitor or regular box speaker that I find it hard to compare. The only other speaker... 
Blue Ridge Sound HR 1
I have been listening to the Blue Ridge HR-1's for over 2 weeks. They are a monitor speaker consisting of a 28mm dome tweeter (mounted on top of the main cabinet), 2-4" inverted midrange drivers and a base port on the front panel, and an 8" woofer... 
OHM Speakers
I purchased a pair of OHM5 mkii's a month ago on audiogon. I am very happy. I replaced a pair of Quad esl57's in excellent condition.I loved the quads. They were clear, detailed and have a great mid range. The Ohm's have a different presentation.W... 
Compare Large Advent?
I have a pair.My original high end speakers. The cabinets are in good shape with a few corner dings. The tweeters are originals. I would like to get new woofers. I do not have the old woofers. What is this about the Dahlquist dq-10s? Are they comp... 
quad els 57
A lot can be said about quad Esl 57's. They are great sounding speakers. Here is some pretty basic advise. I keep mine plugged in at all times except when I am gone for more than 3 days. Be careful not to push to much volume or you will arc them. ... 
Best speakers ever 4 small room?
My room is 12 x 20 x 7'6". I have a pair of Quad esl 57's driven by 2 cary monoblock slm 100's. The center of the quads are 9' apart toed in slightly and 3' out from the short wall. My seating area is 12' in front of the quads with 5' behind the c... 
Anyone using Tributaries Silver Series?
I have a pair of tributaries silver interconnects. They work fine. I changed amps and pre amp and was having some speaker hum. I replaced the 100%copper silver tinned teflon insulated high end interconnects with the tributaries. The hum went away ... 
Album which you have listened to most?
David Crosby, If I could only remember my name.His first solo effortin 1971. Has Joni Mitchell, Art Garfunkel,jerry garcia,grace slick, nash ,young and more.Allman Brothers "Live at Filmore East" Best "Stormy Monday" and Elizabeth Reed I have ever...