pdreher
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| How Much Difference Does a More Powerful Amp Make? In my experience, a more powerful amp does not necessarily translate into better sound. I had Dynaudio C4's powered by a Plinius SA-102 (125 WPC), then thought I'd get more out of them moving to Simaudio W-6 monoblocks (425 WPC). Ended up being th... | |
| Audio Aero Players I've had the original version AA Capitol 24/192 in my system for about 3 years. Had the tubes and transport replaced about a year ago. Good, warm, full bodied sound and trouble free performance. | |
| RIP Frank Gow I only spent about 2 hours with him over the phone last fall, but Frank was a very sincere & accommodating gentleman who provided excellent advise and customer service. | |
| Piece of Audio gear you regret selling Sold my Aesthetix Calypso with NOS tubes for $2300, only to buy the Signature version Calypso a few months later. | |
| Harbeth compact 7 ES3 for a large room ? K330... yes, I've run into the same thing in regards to the limit of characters you can type in a post. Seems strange. | |
| My "ah-ha" moment with NOS tubes... check that... I've confirmed mine are the Holland version Amperex 7308 PQ's. | |
| My "ah-ha" moment with NOS tubes... Samhar - I'm not sure if my Amperex is the Holland or US version... if I where to guess, I think it's the US version but would have to unscrew the tube cage to confirm.Since your recommendation on the Reflector 6H30P-DR tubes, I've done a little s... | |
| Best Integrated amp for Wilson Audio Sasha I've not used Wilson speakers before, however, there's a nice Boulder 865 recently listed for $7K that you may want to add to your list. If price where no object, the VAC Phi Beta integrated would be at the top of my list. I think there's a demo l... | |
| Computer output to DAC, which route? Nolitan - according to the review on Computer Audiophile, yes, the Halide Bridge is asynchoronous. Let us know if you end up trying it and how you like it. | |
| Preamp suggestions Aesthetix Calypso with NOS tubes. | |
| Harbeth 7es3 vs HL5 That's a large room, especially considering it opens up to more rooms. I'd go with the SHL5's with the sub to fill things out, and a decent tube amp. I've used the McIntosh MC275 MK V with my M-40.1's to good effect in a room smaller than yours...... | |
| McIntosh Fans - I'm Considering an Amp Upgrade The MC275 mk V is a great little tube amp. Highly recommended. | |
| Addiction to Brand When it comes to tubes, I'm a fan of old Amperex, Siemens & Telefunken... as well as new production SED power tubes. When it comes to electronics, I enjoy and trust Aesthetix, McIntosh & Conrad Johnson.I love my Harbeth M-40.1 speakers. I ... | |
| Looking for a Preamp up to $3K Ditto the Calypso... will need to account for NOS tubes ($300'ish). | |
| Which amp to drive Verity Parsifal Ovation Monitor Not a Simaudio fan... heavy into advertising and appearance, but light on performance. Go with the Pass... not even a contest if it where my money... but then again, I'd be looking to go with tubes. |