philjolet
Responses from philjolet
| Tube amps and speaker matching in general, tubes like a higher impedance (8 to 14 OHMS)I have not heard about impedance swings being a problem but I doubt it is a major concernwe shall see as others chime in... | |
| How is Supratek Chardonnay compared to Cary SPL-98 It seems to me Supratek was not in business recently but have started manufacturing again. Cary has been in business for several years and seems steadier.fwiw - something to consider... | |
| NAD 3020A Integrated Amp my parents pops as well, it has done this as long as I can remember and should be no problem. | |
| Two things about tubes I listen within a few minutes but quietly at first and after ten minutes let er rip...my speakers are 97 db and no problem with noise. | |
| Internet radio stations that sound really good I just stumbled across Jazz at Lincoln Center.very nice!not especially versatile but it has quality musichttp://www.jalc.org/jazzcast/jazz_player.html | |
| 6L6 tubes for midrange horns, any thoughts? I had an Audio Note Soro SE amp that sounded wonderful and used 6L6 tubes. I would not hesitate to give them a try. | |
| British sound??? some say they emphasise soundstage/imaging less in addition to PRaT | |
| Album which you have listened to most? Charles Mingus Quartet, Cornell 1964 - sublime! | |
| Quads 57 - btw Jarraa, your discription of soul is exactly what the Quads have in spades. You get right into ALL nuances in the music. Also fwiw, I never missed high end information, some people think they need a super tweeter, but you hear everything so wel... | |
| Who is your overall favorite guitarist? I was surprised by Justin Hayward in concert, kind of like Pete Townsend with the competent, understated licks but occasionally turning it up a notch, very tasty. | |
| Quads 57 - I had my 57s for about ten years, I moved on because they lack dynamic range. Something that did not bother me but may be difficult for others is that you have to sit in the sweet spot to really hear them at their best. You have to keep your head ... | |
| Who is your overall favorite guitarist? just heard Sandy Bull and Marc Ribot for the first time recently, both are unique and terrific - go listen for yourself! | |
| lambchop fans out there I hope you guys do not make fun of the new group Kermit!LOL | |
| lambchop fans out there Is a Woman is their best IMO (despite what allmusic says) I do not care for the others near as muchwill look into Kort... | |
| Need some Jazz recommendations..some pop and swing I find Brubeck very easy to get intoyou might try Weather Report - Heavy Weather, lovely stuff |