muralman1

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Is solid state on the brink of extinction?
Eldartford, you are right. The simplicity and quality afforded by evolving modules ensures cheap thrills. Where were you, when you listened to the well appointed Scintilla? I know that reviewer Ken Kessler, in England, has a pair opitimally set up... 
Best Digital Amps
Ta dum! 
Is solid state on the brink of extinction?
We all rather hear the real thing. Khrys, check out the comment of the new eAR owner on the piano thread. You might try one. The eAR can easily power Watt Puppies. 
Is solid state on the brink of extinction?
Thank you very much, Ecclectique. You are one of the only people I know that have heard the Scintilla properly powered. I absolutely thrill at the performance of mine powered by the eAR. On the down side, the 250 watts of my little amp doesn't hav... 
Personal amp evolution
I'm crying for you. :-D 
Personal amp evolution
Yeah, right, David. ;-) 
Is solid state on the brink of extinction?
Khrys, I can see how my evangelizing over one product can lead a reader into distrust. I actually enjoy a good argument. You have me feeling nostalgic over my Great Aunt Key, and cousin Van Day Truex. Even the mansions of Shawnee Missions are gone... 
Recomendation for speakers BEST for Piano?
LOL Khrs.... very droll - and surprisingly did not go over my head. ;-)You should see the pastel I did of ruler totting Sister Mary peering over her shoulder at me. There is a wad of paper beside the ink well of my desk, and a fully rigged clipper... 
Recomendation for speakers BEST for Piano?
LOL Khrs.... very droll, and surpisingly did not go over my head. ;-) 
Best Digital Amps
Fiddler, I think you will find out even sooner. There will be an avalanche of digital module chip bearing amps out in the near future. Someone you know will have one. 
Is solid state on the brink of extinction?
Thank you for the input Eldartford. I hadn't even heard of the Carver. These things are cheap. I have heard rumors there are a number of these new breeds ready to hit the streets, at ever cheaper prices.  
Is solid state on the brink of extinction?
On tube sound. I am just trying to describe the eAR in terms we are familiar with. For me, tubes have always imparted the playback with a wholeness, and kindness, solid state only approaches. The Pass amps brought me close. IMHO, the eAR (?digital... 
Is solid state on the brink of extinction?
Gee, thanks guys. :-D 
Recomendation for speakers BEST for Piano?
Frogman, speaking of human shape, the Cabasse Kara should do the kazoo trick, with the authenticity of a cloistered nun. 
Best $8000 stereo system- used
S7horton is right, but this has been my recipe:$1500 Speakers - The Apogee Scintilla (glorious, but very hard to find)$1500 Aleph P pre amp with remote$2000 Acoustic Reality digital amp eAR2 (used, hard to find)$139 Liteon 2001 DVDROM, LINUX Syste...