rleff

Responses from rleff

Oh how I wish Class D amps ...
Ralph do you think that a digital amp will ever be able to capture what tubes can do;personally I do not;but it is fun to listen and compare. 
SS amp for Merlin VSMs?
Lrsky- I think tubes is the answer but the op is probing for solid state amps;but if he is open to tubes I agree 100% with your post. 
SS amp for Merlin VSMs?
Bobby thanks for the feedback 
SS amp for Merlin VSMs?
Bobby do you think the older Jeff Roland amps models 6,8,or 9 would be a good match;I run model 6 monoblocks on usher rw729's and would think the Merlins would love these amps. 
what type of subwoofer is good for ribbons
I also will throw the TBI into the ring;I am looking at them for my soundlab m2's as well. 
Hall of Fame: BIGGEST BADDEST Monster Amps
I think it would be hard to beat Atmasphere's MA3 monoblocks;power,regulation,and tubes; what could really beat these amps? 
Alternative tweeter
I would give Bill Legall a call at Millersound for his opinion.Bill LeGallMillersound1422 Taylor RdLansdale, PA 19446-1531(215) 412-7700 
Can you overpower a speaker
There are ratings for reasons;answering you question on wanting massive power in my opinion is fine if applied properly and understanding the consequences if used improperly. 
how close in sound can a tube and ss amp sound ?
"in my own case, i would love to find a 120 watt ss amp which sounds like my vtl tube amp. unfortunately, i am not optimistic."I think you already have answered your question.In my opinion and with my system the roland model 6 monoblocks I have co... 
Humming and static noise, Plinius SA 100 MkIII
Are you using balanced or RCA inputs? 
Slam possible with Tubes instead of SS ??
Grannyring imagine what the A1's would sound like with MA2's or MA3's what a great sound that must be;maybe I will head down to Atlantic City and see if I can get some $$$'s out of Trumps pocket.Did you consider a larger tube amp like a VTL,Vac,Au... 
Slam possible with Tubes instead of SS ??
Rrog personally I believe it is but notice that Ralph from Atmasphere is qualifying the use of a solid state on electrostatics as well. 
Slam possible with Tubes instead of SS ??
Blueskiespbd I am very happy with my soundlab m2's and they handle bass very well in my system;my sub is not used for 2 channel but only for LFE in home theater;I am that happy with the low freq in 2 channel audio. 
Slam possible with Tubes instead of SS ??
Blueskiespbd what is your definition of slam bass? I run my rolands on 2 sets of speakers;usher rw729's this is a monitor so they can only go so low;but the bass is tight and defined;on my other speakers the soundlab m2's they play down lower; res... 
Slam possible with Tubes instead of SS ??
Rrog I am driving soundlab m2's with audiovalve challanger 180 mono's using 6550c's with great results;this is a class A amp push pull.Electrostatics can be matched with tubes you just need to do some careful matching and it can be done;another ma...