phaelon
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| 300B tubes Something that hasnt been said here, and perhaps Im stating the obvious, is that 300b tubes spec very differently from one another and require carful matching with an amplifier. If an amplifier calls for a 300b that is a Western Electric equival... | |
| Are CD players dead Ive wondered the same thing Mapman. Exactly what is their source? Are they downloading an SACD, DVD-A, original masters on reel to real? What do they use as a source, and how is it handled? | |
| Which is more accurate: digital or vinyl? With the influences that friction, drag and vibration have on vinyl, is it possible that part of the appeal of vinyl is that (like tube amps) it can be tuned to the listeners taste? | |
| Are CD players dead "I have a Bridge that I can let you have real cheap.So do I. (Cant let Petty have a monopoly in the bridge market) :-) | |
| Esoteric K-01 "I am certain that there are other factors making the P02/D02 superior sounding compared to the K-01.Hi Alex, In your opinion, would those "other factors necessitate using two boxes or could the P02/D02 been designed as a superior one box solution? | |
| 300B tubes "Some tubes just work better in certain circuits.I agree. Ive also heard the same from some amp designers of note. FWIW, for me, the Sophia Royal Princess has been right on the money. And from what I recall of my auditions with Nagra (some time ... | |
| any one box amps that come close to monoblocks? "I know the mono is better sonicallyEmster, What do you mean exactly? If you mean that a designer, who has wringed the last musical nuance out of his circuit design but would like to take it still further, might do that by splitting his design in... | |
| Evolution Acoustics MMMicroOne "Can anyone enlighten me as to the best way to establish effective contact/communication with the seller?Since your question received no learned response, Ill suggest that you try contacting Jtinn through the Audiogon system. What have you got t... | |
| How old is too old? Heck! Musically speaking, were so much more fortunate than the youngsters out there. They can have their superior hearing; look at what their poor ears are being fed. I wouldnt trade my musical journey (beginning in the 50s) for anyones. Music ... | |
| The search among the great ones - 20k+ speakers 10-26-11: Pubul57"For that matter...And that is Bingo! Well said. | |
| I didnt know that Did you guys know that? Im not sure I want to know, Douglas . Couple that polishing act with obsessive compulsive behavior and... Boom! :-) | |
| Amp and Preamp for JM Lab Alto Utopias "I decided finally to purchase the ASR Emitter II Exclusive... after other amps I was considering were sold,Lol - Makes it kind of easy, doesnt it Bill. Best of luck luck with the ASR. I hear its a terrific amp and should get along nicely with ... | |
| I didnt know that Did you guys know that? Al, Tomcy6, Thank you for the advise and CD-R suggestions. Overkill doesnt work for me. Its just that my research consisted of a lazy mans Google search - best CD-R. Douglas, regarding polishing etc., that deserves some comment: Wow! :-) | |
| I didnt know that Did you guys know that? Okay, if I download a CD using iTunes lossless and then transfer it to a quality CD-R like MAM-A gold archive, the CD-R should be at least as good and probably better? | |
| I didnt know that Did you guys know that? "...have I slipped through a hole in the Space/Time continuum?If you have, bring back some tubes, will you? Im sure youll know what to get.:-) |