phastrone

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Analog to digital interface
@auxinputThanks...I'll check that out. 
Is it all worth it?
There's also the experience of watching the source transducer do its work in plain sight. That's always been a little magical for me...:-) 
Recent upgrade to Cronus Magnum
+1 to all the posts in favor of the Cronus Magnum 2 with upgraded tubes. I liked mine best with a Brimar 12au7 from Upscale Audio in the center position and Sovtech 12ax7 lps in the ax7 positions. (I'm now using a Rogue Atlas for the bass drivers ... 
Seeking tube amp advice
@millercarbon.. just spoke with Marc at Angstrom to verify the efficiency rating. He told me that they are rated at about 90db, and he echoed what you had said about using them with a tube amp. He suggested that they would work well with a minimum... 
Seeking tube amp advice
@mr_mĀ Thanks... 
Seeking tube amp advice
They have a nominal impedance rating of 4 ohms. 
Seeking tube amp advice
The manufacturer (Angstrom) recommends a 100 wpc amplifier for the Angstrom Obbligatos...They don't publish efficiency ratings, but, as I remember from a phone call with the maker, they are 91db efficient. 
VPI forum
Sounds like a phone call is the straightest line...I'll do that.Thanks, everyone... 
VPI forum
@skyscraperMike; Thanks...I'll do that.Jay 
VPI forum
@eladerĀ ...Thanks... 
VPI forum
@ Tablejockey...I understand and agree...Thanks...@Stereo5...Thanks...I'll try that approach... 
VPI forum
I'm not sure I understand your answer...Are you saying that Audiogon would be a better place for VPI related comments and questions? 
Other Good High End Audio Forums
Speaking of the VPI Forum...I've tried to join more than once and I can't get an activation email. In the help section, it suggests contacting an administrator, but the admin mailbox is full and, as far as I can see, one has to log in to contact t... 
What are the speakers you very rarely find in the Used market(Audiogon or Anywhere)?
+3 for Aerial acoustics! 
Amp - preamp or integrated
I also own a Rogue Cronus Magnum II (with which I'm very happy). The CMII does have 2 outputs (L/R) which can be used to drive a powered sub. They are the variable outputs.