muralman1

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What should I upgrade next?
KT88 is repeating a well known, and logical, premise. In real life though, your system transformation will unfold much more rapidly if you buy first rate sensitive speakers first. Only by doing that will you understand the monstrously poor system ... 
Which SS preamps will compete w/ tubes?
I agree with Driver about the Pass Aleph P. I used to be a die hard tube fanatic. Why? Because they sounded so much smoother and were more revealing with my ribbon speakers than with any solid state component I had heard. Then a friend, who builds... 
Best Remote $1,250 used preamp?
Yes, I agree with Yowser. Different tubes will alter the sound accordingly. My SF sounded positively awful with it's Sovteks. Using different tubes, the sound neared perfection. I never went on to Telefunken or Siemens because of the expense. Afte... 
Best Remote $1,250 used preamp?
I don't believe in reviewer's comments off hand, but one professional reviewer I read on the net for the SF Line 1 commented on a midband slight chalky dryness. Darn if the reviewer wasn't right on. Everything else was exemplary about the Line 1. ... 
Best Remote $1,250 used preamp?
Pass Aleph P. I owned Sonic Frontiers Line pre amp and the Pass is by far and away a cleaner, truer, and more musical pre amp. In fact, I wish there was some way you or anyone here could come my way and listen to the fabulous Pass Aleph P ($1500) ... 
Marsh A400S or McCormack DNA 225 or Plinius 8200
I heard them all of the above, then chose Pass X. so for me it was "none of the above." 
Reproduction of acoustic instruments with tube amp
I just want to say I never heard a more realistic guitar on hi fi than with a tube amp powering apogee Stage speakers. The speakers are a very important part of the mix. 
The best CD Player for the money
I ran a Sony ES until someone brought over a Jolida tube player, and I've never been tempted back. I wrote about that on an "Audioreview Best Buy" Sony ES review, and for that I was tarred and feathered. Sorry, it's just the plain truth. 
Digital amp beat them all? Audio Physic Strada .
Sounds like good news, although I do not agree with their high Krell ranking, unless they are bass heads over there. The digital TACT has been getting rave owner reviews too. It looks like the future alright. If digital can be made cheaper, smalle... 
Tube Pre amp or Solid Pre Amp
I started with all tubes from cd player to amp. I called solid state SS amps I was so unenamored with them. When I got some decidedly inefficient speakers, I started looking for a replacement. Powerful tube amps are so expensive. A friend who buil... 
need help - Cd players
Here is the first vote for the Jolida 100. The first review of any kind on the JD100 will be out in a month. Hint: The reviewer liked it so much, he bought it for himself. 
Amps get all the thunder, what about preamps?
I haven't heard CAT. I'll try to find one for a listen. Right now I am using an Aleph P and love it. The Aleph replaced a Sonic Frontiers Line 1. On my system the SF was slightly chalky dry in the mids. Should have taken the review seriously on th... 
12ax7's
Wrong, Fatparrot, the tubes ARE the sole gain devices for this player. In fact, they impart a controlling influence on the sound of my otherwise colorless reference system. There are many audiophiles who will spare no expense for whatever is a hot... 
12ax7's
I think Telefunken is overpriced (IMO). I'm running 12AX7 $10 NOS JAN Phillips in my cd player and I have no complaints. 
The best CD Player for the money
Kanna, I too live in Sac and have visited Deetes several times. Do you remember what Jolidas you wee comparing the Musichall with? According to Bill Baker of responseaudio the JD100 and Musichall 25 are basically the same unit except the Jolida ha...