mwalsdor
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| Shunyata Hydra Users....Your Opinion please... I've used the original Hydra for four+ years. It came with the Sidewinder which I'm still using. I sold my Shunyata Viper's for BMI Whales because I felt the Hydra did much of the work regardless of the pcs I sampled. I auditioned Virtual Dynamic ... | |
| What is your most beautiful component? Can't decide between the PLC, speakers and amp. | |
| What is the best Beatle Song "In My Life". | |
| Silverline?Thiels? Audio Physic?: Need guidance I've owned the original Sonatinas since January '00. I've used them with three tube amps with very good effect. I've heard the "tube preferred" line but can't comment on what they sound like with SS. They are a very detailed speaker but I wouldn't... | |
| Silverline Sonatina MK II:at Resale alot/Any Good? I'm unfamliar with an upgrade for the Sonatina MK II. I own the original Sonatinas and have been ejoying them very much for three years. Yes, I am considering selling them (I'm the original owner) only because I bought a 45 SET amp in February and... | |
| Manufacturer customer service You are correct in that consumers should use products as they are intended but they can use them (in a safe manner) however they wish. What they shouldn't do is use them incorrectly and either expect warrenty repair or to discount their involvemen... | |
| Manufacturer customer service Good question. I posted pictures (as requested) of the underbelly of the component and recently posted pictures of my system (including those pixs) on another forum. The manufacturer who supplied the wire frequents that site and apon viewing my sy... | |
| Cain&Cain Abby Thanks again for replying to my system's post. I just added pixs so check it out. Regarding your DIY Voight pipe project what type of wood did you use for the cabinets, MDF or solid wood? I've never built anything but I'm thinking about building a... | |
| Cain&Cain Abby I just spoke with Terry Cain about his Abby speaker. He has incorporated the new FE166E / 95db1w with bass below 40hz. He feels the latest Fostex drivers are superior to the NEW Lowthers. He actually has two Abby models, one for nearfield listenin... | |
| Cain&Cain Abby Thanks gents. I admit I'm ignorant on this subject and my present system causes little concern to change but "on paper" the advantages are apparent. I just need to research a matching speaker as carefully I did replacing the pp triode VAC with the... | |
| How good does it get? I've had my Silverline Sonatinas (Avalon version) IMS for over two years. My buddie has the same speakers, so we've heard them with a variety of components (7 different amps collectively). We both enjoy them very much, and if it weren't for my rec... | |
| Thick or thin speaker & interconnect cables ? Let me offer my limited experience. I own a Moth s45 SET amp that outputs 1.8-6wpc depending on output tube (either 2a3 or 45) rectifier tube and bias point. After reading many posts on the benefits of small gauge solid-core wire, either silver or... | |
| 12au7 My favorite "12au7" were the industrial equivalent pair of 1952 "D" getter Hytron 5814s. The best part, I got them for $10 on Ebay. I no longer have a component that uses 12au7 / 5963 / 5814 but will not be parting with these ever. | |
| An unscientific poll: How often are you happy? 80% of the time I'm very happy with my system while understanding and accepting it's shortcomings. Some inherent with the SOTA, the technology chosen while others reflect specific component choice/synergy.My situation is some what weird; with my o... | |
| What is the best 2A3 SET Amplifier? I beg to differ with the assessment of "Made in USA" amps being "poor design, low parts quality". My Moth s45 uses excellant "stock" parts INCLUDING Electra-Print OUTPUT TRANSFORMERS that were designed specifically for this particular amp. Speakin... |