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| Advice on possible preamp upgrade The CJ tube preamps are very nice and I have owned a few as well as some of their amps, very nice sound, great engineering, and quality construction. But Dwr, I am seriously considering buying the Audio Research SP16 with phono myself based on wha... | |
| Why are there so many unopened amps, ect for sale? Tpreaves, right, especially if you looking for an unmolested factory sealed carton. | |
| Why are there so many unopened amps, ect for sale? I'm also suspicious of anyone who suggests the box has never been opened. How hard can it be to open a box, try it then put it back and reseal it. I purchased a reference Audio Research preamp from a pastor that was supposingly factory sealed, it ... | |
| SS or Tube Amp for Sawdust Environment? Why don't you run speaker wires from your existing home stereo to the wood shop? | |
| Rogue Metis/Odyssey Stratos++ and then? | |
| Any thoughts on the PS Audio 200C amplifier Dumfries, you are probably correct, the huge relay can cause some buzz but it should also be noted that the flash that comes off the relay when the amp is powered up is perfectly normal, I leave mine on all the time. I was surprised prior to buyin... | |
| Any thoughts on the PS Audio 200C amplifier The PS Audio 200C was a major entry into Stereophile Class A recommended amps in 1985 and is well deserved. I think an excellent design should be viable for years to come. Unfortunately the first batch produced were recalled due to a potential fir... | |
| Why aren't new vacuum tubes as good as old ones? It would seem by trial & error over the years that there should be no problem manufacturing a superior tube. Even the machinery involved in producing tubes could be compacted, streamlined, and improved given this computer age. It may simply co... | |
| Class "D" amp? I do not have a clue. Do you? I agree with Krell man. The Spectron more than likely is the best sounding switching amp on the planet! | |
| Review: Forte Model 4a Amplifier Just recently purchased the Forte 4A in its stock form. This particular one has the removable power cord. The person I purchased it from told me that the 4A he used to own received upgrades and when it was returned to him he felt the upgrades had ... | |
| VTL 2.5 preamp not too shabby The VTL 2.5 is a fine preamp. When I first heard one I was impressed with its big full soundstage. I think that VTL refers to it as sounding luxurious, I would agree. It also appears to be well designed with a hefty build. The only thing that I co... | |
| Just got Audible Illusions L1, but it sound harsh Gte357s, you are on the right track with the McCormacks. In fact I have used the AI L1 with an upgraded McCormack with great success. I have spoken very highly about the L1 in the forums. My reference to a mediocre preamp in comparison to a high q... | |
| Just got Audible Illusions L1, but it sound harsh One thing about Audible Illusions is that they don't use tube rectification but rather solid state rectification. This can and does introduce some grain in the highs. On revealing speakers this can sound somewhat harsh with some music. If I go tub... | |
| If money were no object, what would be in your rig Jmcgrogan2, your point is well taken. How about that guy that just won 259 million and had only twenty nine dollars to his name, I wonder what kind of system he would assemble, maybe he has no interest in this arena. Bill Gates may be one of the r... | |
| If money were no object, what would be in your rig Rtn1, I like your answer. If money were no object you still would choose to be reasonable and look for gear that offers value. I feel the same way but don't want to tread on anyone that feels otherwise since there are no right or wrong responses. |