nightfall
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| Best Amp With Some Warmth and Midrange Magic - Need 150wpc solid state, 100wpc Tube I talked to RAAL after the amplifier power needed was specified in every review. They did verify the 150 watt solid state, 100 watt tubed amp requirements. I probably should have pointed out that the RAAL's come with a special interface box which ... | |
| Best Amp With Some Warmth and Midrange Magic To Pair With The RAAL Requsite SR1a's? I moved a slightly modified version of this to the amps/preamps forum here. I realized too late, that most headphone oriented enthusiasts simply wouldnt deal with enough speaker amplifiers to answer this. Thanks. | |
| Truly High Efficiency, High Quality, Nearfield Usable, Affordable Speakers, Do They Exist? We are looking at Omega speakers. Will also check on your Decware recommendations, although, they apparently also sell Omega speakers, interesting. | |
| Truly High Efficiency, High Quality, Nearfield Usable, Affordable Speakers, Do They Exist? I've heard many very good reports over the years about Omega and Louis. They are certainly in consideration, just not sure if they are quite efficient enough to perform optimally with 3.5 wpc. . Most Omega designs seem to run about 94db. Granted, ... | |
| Tekton Design's new THE PERFECT SET equals "goosebumps time" teajay,Earlier in this discussion you said:" When Mike Kay of Audio Archon came over to get his take on the PS speaker he brought that Rush album and played it at high SPL levels, he thought that the system sounded superlative playing this music."... | |
| Best Values In Speakers To Pair With Coincident Frankenstein MKII Monoblocks? keithtexas244 posts06-28-2019 10:13pm"Another you may consider is the Omega SAM monitor. Good luck; great start with the Frankensteins."Over the years, I've heard some very good things about Louis and his speaker designs. I've been intrigued, bu... | |
| Best Values In Speakers To Pair With Coincident Frankenstein MKII Monoblocks? 06-28-2019 1:30pm"If you haven't already, take a look at SONIST speakers. The concerto 4 can be found used for 3 to 4 thousand dollars and would be a great match for your new amps!Good Luck, TISH"Thanks for the suggestion, Tish. I've heard a bit... | |
| Best Values In Speakers To Pair With Coincident Frankenstein MKII Monoblocks? jond06-27-2019 5:59pm"I would highly recommend Audio Note you can find used J’s and possible used E’s for under $5K. Easy to drive and designed to be paired with low powered tube amps. I have a pair of J’s myself and love them a very natural org... | |
| Best Values In Speakers To Pair With Coincident Frankenstein MKII Monoblocks? Thanks to everyone for the suggestions, so far. jond I've really liked what I've heard from Audio Note speakers at shows. I simply wasn't aware they were efficient enough to pair with the Frankensteins. Are the J's their entry level model, and the... | |
| Whats the FATTEST sounding Tube amp to warm up Lean speakers? Joule amps have been called many things, but lean is certainly not one of them. They would add what you are looking for, in spades, while also preserving solid bass, and dynamics. | |
| Line Magnetic 518ia - How Much Heat Does It Produce? Al, thank you for your always valuable advice and expertise. That gain concern is a real issue if intending to use it as an integrated, as you wisely pointed out. You saved me from potentially making a mistake in recommending the Torii MkIV. I tru... | |
| Line Magnetic 518ia - How Much Heat Does It Produce? Brad, Interesting that you brought up Decware. I've honestly never heard their stuff but have read many glowing reviews and they fascinate me as a possible option. The Mystery a,mp is beyond my friends budget, but the Zen Torii MKIV would qualify.... | |
| Line Magnetic 518ia - How Much Heat Does It Produce? I cannot find a Line Magnetic 502ia model offered for sale in here in the US. | |
| Line Magnetic 518ia - How Much Heat Does It Produce? Al, Once again, thanks for your thoughts. I have great admiration for Roger Modjeski and his products, and I happen to think his RM-200 is one of the truly great values out there. The problem is that his amps are designed and optimized for fully b... | |
| Line Magnetic 518ia - How Much Heat Does It Produce? Al, and Charles, thanks to both of you for the input. I agree with everything you both had to say. The Unison is an intriguing option, but I suspect may still be too hot to be placed so close to my friends seating area, etc. He needs 25-35wpc, ide... |