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Holographic imaging
Rebbi, Regarding your comments about the frontal plane of the sound v the frontal plane of the speakers, and Tvad re your view supporting Rebbi's definition of 'holography', in my limited experience I have found that putting sound out in front of ... 
Chopin Fantasie Impromptu, Opus 66
Jax 2, I'm sure you are too careful to make the mistake, but lest my comments about my purchase of the Kissin Impromptus 4, it is NOT in Vol 2. It is in a newer/different release.BTW, I'm still puzzled about the gain differential as well as any so... 
Fuses amperage question
I don't know, but if I had to guess I'd chose to think the 10A fuses should have been listed as 1A. If for no other reason than 10A's is letting a lot of stuff pass, and the difference between 1A and 10A could be a simple printing edit error. In e... 
Best EL-34 Amps?
LOL, with your stuff, and your experience, I'd suggest that you not upset your cart. It is tough enuf to match amps and speakers - when your happy, enjoy the time you can spend listening to music, not amps. If you think its time to just spend more... 
Holographic imaging
Detlof, Yes, perhaps, but to much truth isn't always a good thing! In this day & age, I'd much rather see her at a distance with her clothes on! When in Spain I keep looking for the street where Penelope Cruz lives. Now there is 'real' wisdom.... 
How much power is to much power?
LOL, Destep. It sure does remain an amusing exchange, especially if you like to see Pit Bulls in the ring. These guys are made for each other, I think. Substance v form! And the winner is? :-) 
Holographic imaging
"There are many ways that lead to Rome....."And some of them pass right by Sofia's house, and you pause to think of her as you once did in the past. :-)Lets face it, very few recordings were made in a fashion that I believe is required to set up t... 
Used Tube Preamp Suggestions
If your amp can take a relatively high out put impedence (3500 ohms) and you want a sound that is on the warm side of neutral but retains resolution and high frequency (consistent with, or exceeding components in its price range) don't overlook th... 
Power cords and soundstage
Jylee, FWIW, I share your lack of enthusiasm for wandering around in a jungle, especially after dark. A couple of things to consider, apart from the underlying question about whether or not PC's really make a substantial (as opposed to nominal) di... 
ideal tube for VTL mono 100 amp. monoblock
Well you got some answers for your pre-amp tube - I wpn't take issue with Rodmans response if you can stand the price and the concept is sound. You might find a similar sound in new or recent production tubes, albeit not up to Rodmans standards.Ho... 
Chopin Fantasie Impromptu, Opus 66
Jax2, I ordered the Kissin recording also. Thought I might as well get Vol 2 as well. FWIW. 
Chopin Fantasie Impromptu, Opus 66
Jax, Just for fun I put the Hewitt back on and I also played the Kissin's Carnagy Hall performance of Chopin Vol 1 which does not have Impromptus 4 but I assume its the same performance/recording session that produced Impromptus 4. Without comment... 
Chopin Fantasie Impromptu, Opus 66
Jax2, Re your sonic observations of the Hewlett disc. I have it in 2 channel redbook cd. I do not have the SACD (or even a SACD player, for that matter). Which leads to my question - is the SACD you have a 2 channel, or multi channel? I ask becaus... 
Holographic imaging
Mapman, For the fun of it I just visited the site you refererenced. JC! This guy made and sold omni speakers! If he is your bible on the subject .......oh well. As I said, we all go our own way gladly ignorant of anything that doesn't fit our prec... 
Tube vs SS Amp with a All Tube Preamp
To keep it simple, the tube amp is going to give you what you hoped you would get when you bought the tubed pre-amp. In spades. If your speakers are suited for tubes and you make a careful selection and you are not a head banger who just likes big...