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| Anyone heard new Moon I-7 Integrated Amp? I thought I'd update, now that I've heard the I-7.As it happens, shortly before auditioning the I-7, I bought a very nice used Moon I-5 from the same dealer. People interested in the I-7, who haven't heard it, might want to check out issue of Hi F... | |
| Reference 3A and SS namely Krell Chip amps or op amps are recognized by the manufacturer as a good alternative to tubes for Reference 3a speakers. I've owned the Veenas for about a year now, previously the Dulcets. My SS experience with these speakers has been so-so, but they rea... | |
| Indian Sitar Stuff Here it is;Anoushka Shankar, self-titled 'Anoushka', Angel Records7 2345-56729-2. (CD)Try also 'Ravi Shankar, 'Full Circle - Carnegie Hall 2000', Angel Records, 7 22435-57106-2 (CD), an exciting live album with father Ravi and daughter Anoushka du... | |
| Plinius 9100 or Simaudio Moon i5 for Totem Hawks? jimstew;You've compared the Plinius to the I-5 and prefer the former; that's fair enough. But the I-5 costs considerably less, at least in my neck of the woods, where it enjoys far greater availability for audition. I consider it a solid value, wi... | |
| Indian Sitar Stuff Anoushka Shankar, daughter of Ravi, has a wonderful CD out, titled, if I recall 'Anoushka'. Traditional technique with some of her own compositions. She has the most fluid hands on the instrument I've ever heard. Can be seen on the George Harrison... | |
| What is PRaT 'PRAT' is an abbreviation of a long-winded way of saying 'rhythm'. How could concepts of pace and timing not be included in the plain idea of rhythm? I refer to my OED online: "Rhythm: 'That feature of musical composition which depends on the syst... | |
| Eliminate system hum I found getting an electrician to install a dedicated line, to get my hi-fi isolated from TV and other appliances, was a very cost-effective solution to transformer hum. It cost much less than decent power conditioners, which may or may not provid... | |
| Plinius 9100 or Simaudio Moon i5 for Totem Hawks? FWIW, I just picked up a nice used I-5, and partnered it with my old Totem Sttafs. A very happy union indeed. I would only expect the Hawks to sound that much better.-paul- | |
| Upgrading to Totem Mani 2's Note that upcoming UHF #76 will revisit and review the Totem Mani 2s, apparently alongside an interview with the designer, Vince Bruzzese. For those lucky owners amongst you, nothing more fun than a really positive review of something you already ... | |
| which cowboy junkies cd? All good suggestions. An especially fine recording, drawing material from a number of their albums, is 'The Radio One Sessions', produced by BBC Music, available through the Junkies website. | |
| Reference 3a Dulcet with Solid State Amp? I really enjoyed my Dulcets for about a year with Nait5i and Naim CD5x. First I've heard about different versions voiced for tube or SS, despite useful correspondence with a helpful manufacterer on other points. I traded up to Veenas; they sound e... | |
| Reference 3a Dulcet with Solid State Amp? I really enjoyed my Dulcets for about a year with Nait5i and Naim CD5x. First I've heard about different versions voiced for tube or SS, despite useful correspondence with a helpful manufacterer on other points. I traded up to Veenas; they sound e... | |
| In-Depth Explanation of the Audio Term "Synergy" Things go well together. | |
| Best Integrated Amp, Price no obstacle? No, according to my local dealer there was a further production delay, now expected within another month or so.In the meantime I took another listen to the I-5 with my new speakers, Reference 3a Veenas. The I-5 sounded better than ever, and more t... | |
| Anyone heard new Moon I-7 Integrated Amp? I spoke to my local dealer last week; a further production delay, something to do with getting satisfactory quality control on the transfers. ETA now within a month, they say. |