phaelon

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Best Integrated, period.
There have been numerous threads on the subject of "Hi-Fi vs. musicality". Reading these posts, I come away with the impression that many consider these the two extremes of a sliding scale - to the degree that you choose one you sacrifice the othe... 
Jm Labs Electra 936 help needed.
I agree with Mechans, that the JM Labs magic happens with tubes. It's too bad that the efficiency ratings of some models suggest that they are more tube friendly that they really are. What do you look for in your figure skaters - technical merit o... 
Does anyone know someone who can modify Mesa Baron
Hello Farmersre,I regret your loss of a brother, you have my sympathies. By reputation: RHB Sound DezignThat's a simple answer to your post, but I strongly urge you to reconsider. By all accounts, the Mesa Baron is an excellent amplifier as manuf... 
Upgrade amp. or speakers first?
I would suggest speakers first because you want them to be suitable for your room. 
D’Appolito designs in smaller rooms?
I'm less than ten feet away from my Mini Utopias. The drivers seem well integrated to me. 
Focal Utopia monitors: Diablo vs. Micro Be
Thank you Elviukai. That's extremely helpful. I spent a good year auditioning speakers before choosing the Mini's and I still like them. But when pretty much everything I read proclaims that these third generation Utopias easily blow away the Be's... 
Focal Utopia monitors: Diablo vs. Micro Be
Thanks Elviukai, I'm using a robust 25W/Ch. tube integrated with the first generation Mini Utopias. I'm generally happy with the combo but the Mini's have some severe spikes below 100 Hertz. Based on your measurements, do you have an opinion on a ... 
Focal Utopia monitors: Diablo vs. Micro Be
Elviukai, will you tell me where you found the Diablo's phase shift and impedance curve. I've been looking without success. 
Heads up for David Orlowsky Trio
I'm now listening to the trio's "Noema" CD and I can't believe that I'm the only one who's getting into this. But I guess it happens. The thing is, I need you guys to get on board with this so he tours the U.S. C'mon boys, how about showing a litt... 
Playing the wifes music choices
I'm curious how many of you guys have tube gear and if that either does or would influence your decision. 
Girlfriend's mom threw my Cardas out with trash
"*no foreign films for 1 yr*no talking during sports*a monarchial relationship w/ the remote control*an automatic VETO for evening entertainment, to be used at will*the ability to call her friends a bunch of trash-bag hos w/o fear of reprisal.that... 
Heads up for David Orlowsky Trio
I can also highly recommend David Orlowsky's "Jeremiah" SACD. Here, he's playing with Singer Pur, not the trio. I'm a little curious about the lack of response. I'm wondering if it's because I'm alone in my enthusiasm or just because you guys have... 
For crying out loud
"What did Modwright have to say about your findings?" I didn't discuss this with Modwright, I already feel dumb enough; no reason to reveal this to Dan."Could the improvement in sound you heard been a cause some other changes you made?"Not a chanc... 
Studio by Donald North Audio
Sorry, my post is regarding the DNA Sequence. 
Studio by Donald North Audio
Understanding circuitry as little as I do, I probably shouldn't post this question but, what the heck, it's free: Does that seem like a lot of circuitry in the crossover? I mean, aren't many amplifiers designed with minimal circuitry in order to m...