pdreher
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| Pilnius SA-103 vs. Modwright KWA 150SE I owned a Plinius SA-102 (which is quite similar to the later SA-103) for several years. It's quite good for solid state, but ultimately, I still prefer a good tube amp. I don't think the Modwright runs in class A... so between the two, I'd go wit... | |
| Warm Rich Lush Speakers...Recommendations? Harbeth SHL5's or used M-40.1's. They fit your description to a T. I owned the M-40.1's for several years, and still miss the warm, romantic, full bodied, organic sound they produced. | |
| My Final Amplifier Purchase - What Would You Buy? I owned and enjoyed the Plinius SA-102 for several years... and while I liked it, there's still no substitute for a good tube amp. Therefore, I would be looking for a reputable, higher power tube amp in the 80 to 120 WPC range. The McIntosh MC275 ... | |
| Aesthetix Calypso vs ARC LS25 MK2 Depends what you consider inexpensive. I'd say you'll need to spend a minimum of $400 to $500 to do it right. Don't try to skimp on tubes or buy from a dealer without a solid reputation or you may regret it.You'll need two closely matched 12AX7's ... | |
| Aesthetix Calypso vs ARC LS25 MK2 I've owned the standard Calypso, but sold it along with my tube amp thinking I'd enjoy the simplicity of an integrated amp... turned out to be a mistake that was regrettable. Now I'm back to separates and stepped up to the Calypso Signature. Both ... | |
| Favorite 300B: Sophia vs KR Have been following this thread off and on for a while. Where do KR 300B's fall into the mix? Do past quality control & warranty issues put them out of consideration? I know of a fellow Audiogoner that swears by them for his VAC Renaissance 70... | |
| Best speaker in the $5-10K range. Details below. Shameless plug for my Daedalus Ulysses currently listed...http://app.audiogon.com/listings/458773There's also another pair listed by Audiofankj with a lighter finish, but without the outrigger bases.I'm located in Missouri and Audiofankj is in Geo... | |
| PASS LABS SERVICE - GOLD star That is exceptional service. Thanks for sharing. | |
| VAC 30/30 & Sophia 6SN7's You need to change to a 6SN7 tube with a GTA or GTB suffix. Almarg's suggestions of going with vintage 1950's Sylvania 6SN7GTB's is a good one. | |
| Subwoofwer for Dynaudio Strange... I've owned the REL Storm MKIII twice and never had a hint of trouble. | |
| Subwoofwer for Dynaudio I had the Contour 1.3SE's and Plinius 8200 MKII about 5 years ago paired with a REL Storm MK III. I highly recommend REL subs. The model really depends on your room size. General rule of thumb:* small room - REL Strata* medium room - REL Storm * l... | |
| Best tube amp with B&W 805D? I did not try the MC-275 MK V specifically with B&W speakers, but I was very impressed with it's sonics and build quality during my time with it. Really an excellent gutsy amp for the money, although I did not care for the layout of the amp wi... | |
| looking for advice on bookshelf speakers For speakers, go with something from Harbeth or Spendor, paired with a tube integrated from Cayin or Jolida. Should be able to pull this off for $2,500. | |
| New REL T7 / T9 vs. older REL Storm III? Vladimir - Thanks for the buzzkill. I owned a Storm III for a few years with no problems. While it's always a possibility for gear to go bad and need repair, I get the impression that REL is quite popular and has a solid reputation for reliability... | |
| New REL T7 / T9 vs. older REL Storm III? I just tracked down a later model Storm III at a good price. I've had this sub before and reluctantly sold it to free up some money for another purchase. I'm pretty confident this sub will fit the bill. Thanks for everyone's input. |