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Tube integrated with real bass. Does it exist?
Inna. Sorry about my poor choice of word, saying "problem" Was not my intent to offend you. Just curious. If total tube sound is to your liking, so be it. 
Tube integrated with real bass. Does it exist?
Inna. Just curious. What is your problem with hybrids? They could be the answer to your question. 
Looking for integrated better than my Rogue Sphinx
If you want glowing reviews of the Rogue Pharaoh,go to their website and check out the review section. These reviews of the Pharaoh are stellar and what I believe, un-biased. I've seen a few Pharaohs out there on the used market for around $2500. ... 
Looking for integrated better than my Rogue Sphinx
If you don't mind staying with Rogue, I would suggest Their Pharaoh integrated. 185 W/P with MM and MC phono stage. For about $225 replace the two stock tubes with NOS Mullard 12au7's. This makes a very good Amp into a great amp and is very compet... 
Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II or Pharaoh Integrated
Talked to Rogue about the same comparison. Answer was, "it depends." I have the Pharaoh. They told me to try some tube rolling in the pre stage. I did. Bought a matched pair of 5o plus year old (NOS) Mullard 12au7 tubes. Result, made a very good s... 
Quatro Wood CT VS. 5A's
If you know wood finishes, mahogany walnut is very different from light or dark walnut. Totally different. 
Quatro Wood CT VS. 5A's
Mahogany walnut is gorgeous. I got my Treo CT's in that finish and could not be happier. I really like these speakers. Quatro is a great choice. Enjoy! 
Safety of Older Electronics
Had a Sherwood receiver (1972). Thought everything was ok with it till I left it on one morning when I went to sleep after my night shift at work. The unit went into some weird oscillation mode emitting what I would consider some sort of damaging ... 
B&W 800D or 802D Cosmetic Issues
I had purchased a pair of 802d's a few years ago. They were considered B stock because they were taken out of sealed cartons and used as a show pair. Other than that, they were virtually perfect cosmetic wise. The cartons had small B-stock sticker... 
Vandersteen Treo vs 3A Sig as upgrade
Yeah. But he seems like a pretty good guy. Just likes to voice his opinion a little more than others. 
Vandersteen Treo vs 3A Sig as upgrade
C'mon guys, this thread is way to much fun to let die. Somebody, any body have something good to say? 
Vandersteen Treo vs 3A Sig as upgrade
I'm a biker too. Lots of fun, but as an audiophile you have to use some common sense for protection of your hearing. The expandable 32 db. foam earplugs he talks about are about 95% of his hearing protection. I wear these things for almost eight h... 
Vandersteen Treo vs 3A Sig as upgrade
Ct. Do I get any stars for switching to Vandersteen and living in Wisconsin? lol 
Vandersteen Treo vs 3A Sig as upgrade
One man's bass is another man's mud....Which is ok, as everyone's taste in music and it's reproduction varies. I feel the Treos mid to upper bass range very tuneful. The bottom octave has just a trace of drama. But then again, I like that too. I w... 
Vandersteen Treo vs 3A Sig as upgrade
Jafant. Give us some examples. Anyone can make the statement you just made....