pdreher
Responses from pdreher
| Dynaudio, Harbeth, Penaudio or Sonus Faber I've owned quite a few Dynaudio setups, all of the way up to the C4's... however, I prefer Harbeth. I'd be in the camp of Harbeth M-30.1's (or SHL5's) and a REL subwoofer, paired with either NAIM separates or LFD integrated & an Ayre CDP. LFD ... | |
| CJ ET250s or Pass Labs XA30.5 ---for Harbeth 7ES-3 limiting myself to the options listed, I'd go with the Pass amp and the Aesthetix linestage. If your open to a tube amp, recommend McIntosh MC275 paired with Aesthetix preamp. | |
| HELP - Sweet, silky smooth cables: Jena Labs/Jade I own both Jade Audio Hybrids and KCI Silkworms. Both great cables that fit the description fit the bill for what you are looking for. You may also want to consider adding some room treatments. | |
| What is your most beautiful component? My wife first... then my old VAC 30/30 a distant second. | |
| Vandy 5a's spider cracks in heads 10 year old speakers are bound to have some minor aesthetic flaws. If you can't easily see the cracks from 3 feet away, I don't think it's a big deal. Rate the speakers according to the Audiogon standard and price them accordingly.As long as you a... | |
| Conrad Jodnson PREMIER 12 The CJ's would likely work fine, but it would be a lateral move in my opinion. | |
| Pilinius 9200 or Musical Fidelity A5 ? I've owned two Plinius amps, including the 8200MKII integrated. I think they make a nice product.... so that's the route I'd go. I did own a Musical Fidelity NuVista integrated for a short time... found it to be high on bling factor, but the sound... | |
| New preamp experience There is a subtle but noticeable difference. The 30/30 is sweeter and more organic vs. it's larger sibling. | |
| New preamp experience Markus - shoot me an email with what you'd want for it and what tube you would be including. | |
| New preamp experience Markus ... I think it's time for u to sell me back my 30/30. Dreherpaul@yahoo.com | |
| Conrad johson versus lamm When I owned C4's I battled listener fatigue. If you don''t already have room treatments, it would be a good investment if you plan on keeping your C4's. | |
| Conrad johson versus lamm I found the CJ Prem 140 to be very solid state sounding and I never could connect with it. You will need more power to effectively drive C4's with tubes. I'd consider a good solid state amp or a better and more powerful tube amp. | |
| To Preamp Or Not To Preamp Vac 30/30 MkII Great amp.... I loved my time with it and regret having sold it. I had the MkIII version and preferred it with a preamp. I used an Aesthetix Calypso (non signature version) with NOS tubes. The two made a great combo. The Calypso can be found used ... | |
| Yo-Yo Ma Plays Ennio Morricone SACD I have the redbook version. It's a keeper. | |
| Classe ssp 25 & Classe ca-150 vs. Nu Vista M3 I owned the Nu Vista M3 for a short time and was very disappointed in the sound quality. I quickly sold it for a loss. Never again will I own MF gear. Same goes for Simaudio. |