mrtennis
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| TVC Promethius versus Bent i own a bent tvc-based preamp. it is my reference. i have also heard the promitheus with the silver wire and silver rcas..i prefer the bent wired with continuous cast copper and vampire wire copper female rcas over the prometheus with silver wire. | |
| McIntosh C220 tube question read my review of this preamp on audiophilia.com . i replaced the tubes, with hardly a noticeable difference in performance.if you speak to the technician at mcintosh, he will tell you that the sound of the preamp is independent of the tubes used. | |
| Remotes: Who needs 'em? the concern with a mechanical device such as a remote, is a trivial pursuit. there are many more important things in life to complain about than a remote.why make a fuss over a mere bagatelle ? | |
| I've heard the MartinLogan CLX.... WOW bass is a bit limited, eh ? if this is the case, the presentation should be highly resolving.by chance is the spectral balance tipped toward the treble ? | |
| How do you negotiate a cure for wrong audio view hi dave:i think you misinterpret what i say. i'm in favor of all ideas, without judging whether they are right or wrong. i object to the use of right or wrong, because it seems irrelevant to the pursuit of enjoyment of music.our hobby is based upo... | |
| How do you negotiate a cure for wrong audio view hi chashmal:there is no wright or wrong view in audio. one should not judge another for their concern, emphasis, or lack thereof on the components they own.what differnce does it make whether one is obsessed with gear , music or both ?this thread ... | |
| Will an outside DAC over ride the tubes hi restock:i have a vincent cd s6. i can remove the output tubes when the cd player is used as a transport. | |
| Okay......best single box reference CD player top of the line naim player in 1994. i believe it was the cd x. it came in 2 "boxes".another great one is the cal tempest. | |
| If you had 10k to spend on tube amp????? this question has been posed before. my answer is still the same. i would buy a conrad johnson mv 125. i have aheard this amp several times. it is my favorite amp and i would buy one today, if it were available. | |
| Wise audio aphorisms a fool and his money soon are parted.there is no fool like an audiophool.there are no absolutes. its all a matter of opinion.sound quality is mind over matter. if you don't mind it doesn't matter.pigs get slaughtered.tubes rule. don't be a solid s... | |
| With 15W tube amp, which speakers to use? quad 57's work well with 15 watts. i owned two pair of 57's and drove them with 4 quad tube amps. i believe they were around 15 watts. | |
| speakers for classical music i too listen to classical music, as i am right now as i am writing. timbre is number 1. dynamics are at the bottom of the list.there is one speaker which is least inaccurate in the midrange, namely the quad 57. instruments sound natural and have m... | |
| Does anyone out there NOT hear a difference in CD no system is neutral. there are colorations which can be identified after serious listening. i think one should accept the fact that imperfection is reality.hopefully, one can enjoy a stereo system being aware of its limitations. an "upgrade" may ... | |
| looking for good detailed and warm player i owned a raysonic player. it resolves well but is not warm. it reminds me of many other 24/192 players. i swapped out tubes. it didn't help.i am looking for a warm sounding player myself. i am considering the amr 77 and possibly the audio researc... | |
| looking for good detailed and warm player neutral and warmth are mot the same. thus, if a stereo system is considered "neutral" it is not considered "warm". if a stereo system is considered "warm" it is not considered "neutral". thus if neutral is a term denoting no coloration and warm is... |