phaelon
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| Separates vs. Integrated Also consider the expense of ancillary components, e.g., shelving, isolation devices, power cords and interconnects. Your budget for these can effectively double if you choose an integrated over separates. | |
| Tube 'Characteristics' - EL-34 and 845 and 211 "can it match the natural 'beauty' inherent to the EL-34?"I won't say that the 845 isn't a quality tube capable of making beautiful music in the right design, but to answer your question very specifically, and with the understanding that "beauty" ... | |
| The closest approach: what amplification? I can't speak to OTLs but in my experience, high power push-pull has the greatest potential for communicating the enthusiasm of a live event. There are many attributes coveted by audiophiles that have little bases in live music - precise imaging b... | |
| Auditioning a Tube Amp Try to arrange for a time when you can have an extended audition. Don't fly through tracks seeking a demonstration of sonic acrobatics, that's the forte of solid state, IMO. Just relax and listen to some of your favorite sides without cognitive an... | |
| Thoughts on New Audio Frontiers Soliver, I'll be getting the Special Edition 300b Integrated. Based on the good things that I've read about your preamp, I was initially hoping that some of it's circuitry would be incorporated in the integrated, but I've been informed that the pr... | |
| what do you use to remove your tubes? Quack eh?Which moisturizers have you tried, and with which tubes? You can't disregard synergy. Various tube types respond differently to different moisturizers. How much moisturizer did you use? The general rule is to use about half as much for "n... | |
| Thoughts on New Audio Frontiers Thanks for the heads-up Transl. I expect to take delivery either this week or the next. The Nightingales look interesting. I'm also keen to read the responses to Tvad's Audio Note loudspeaker inquirey. | |
| what do you use to remove your tubes? I have been using my fingers for years without a problem. However, I have noticed that conditioning my hands with a good quality moisturizer improves midrange bloom. | |
| Best bourbon? Booker's is my favorite - Or at least it will be when I run out of Hirsch 16yr & 20yr (the Michter's stuff).Also like Jefferson's Reserve, Knob Creek.Bulleit if I'm feeling... well, a little zany! Jim Beam Black: Best bang for the buck. I favo... | |
| What's a good power cord for conrad-johnson CT5? I used the Shunyata Taipan with my cj 17LS but ultimately went back to the stock PC. I couldn't hear any discernible difference. In talking with other cj owners/dealers over the years, there seems to be the consensus that with cj amps, in order to... | |
| Echole vs Argento vs Kubala-Sosna? I hope this is in keeping with the spirit of this thread, even if it doesn't specifically address Samfreeman's question.Has anyone listened to the 'Sine Kosmos' line of cables, and do they belong in the elite class of the above mentioned cables? | |
| Top Luxman integrated - 509u or 590Aii? If you have only one (digital) source, I'd like to recommend that you include the Luxman MQ-88 in your considerations. | |
| I need an amp, can any recommend? It's been a long time since I auditioned the 104/2's but I seem to remember liking them quite a bit with Bryston amplifiers, of which there is currently a nice selection for sale on Audiogon. Several of the above recommendations also sound promisi... | |
| Lost that "Tube Magic". Can you help? I have to throw in with conrad johnson. I currently have both a Premier 11 (old stuff) and a Premier V (really old stuff). It's difficult to articulate the cj sound. These amps are not extolled for their neutrality, but at the end of the day, to m... | |
| Van L Speakerworks Quartet I haven't been to his shop for a few years now, but I can tell you that John has been working hard on these for a long,long...long time. Based on the various incarnations of the Quartet that I have heard, I'm eager to stop in for a listen. |