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| Hi end tube preamps, it’s all about functionality!! Relatively new to the site but it seems like there are two threads rolled into one here. With regard to what I’d like to call the “highest of the high end” those involved in it, IMHO, are correct. Separate systems for HT and two channel audio ar... | |
| Looking for a new integrated amp Regarding your post, check out the Belles Aria. It may be just what you’re looking for. | |
| Pro Ject Debut Carbon improvement possibilities I have a similar setup in my second system and have a Herbies turntable mat on my aluminum platter and Herbies Tenderfeet replacing the original feet. It seems to make a difference in clarity of the midrange and tautness in the bass. You don’t sa... | |
| Seriously? Why Buy ARC Ref 6SE? seems Benchmark LA4 is a better choice. Sometimes you just need to chuckle. The original question was posed by someone who posits “And I don’t like listening to music very much“ ? No further comment needed. Yyzsantabarbara hit the nail on the head. The fun in any hobby is to increase... | |
| Jazz for aficionados New to the site. Some more recent releases that are really worthwhile musically and sonically. Marseille, Ahmad Jamal. (Vinyl). Pure Jamal with complementary vocal tracks. Just beautiful.Tierney Sutton Band, Screenplay (CD)Creative vocal interp... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Somethin’ Else, led by Cannonball Adderley with a rare appearance of Miles Davis as payback for Adderley’s turn on Kind of Blue. Autumn Leaves, the first track, is alone worth the price of admission but there is so much more. Yes, and the rhythm... | |
| Amplifier upgrade advice under $2000 I’m surprised that The Rogue Audio Sphinx v.3. has not been recommended. It’s a 100 watt into 8 ohms and 200:watts into 4 ohms integrated. It’s satisfactorily driving my Maggie MG12s and the Ohms are easier to drive. The bonus is that you can ... | |
| Rogue Audio Sphinx V3 Pulled the trigger on a Rogue Audio Sphinx v.3. about 3 months ago. I wanted to dip my toes into tubes but not too deep. I linked it up to a Tube Box S and swapped out the tubes for Mullard 12AX7 and Brimar 4003’s on the Rogue. Sounds just great... |