rogerh113
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| Used tube preamp $2-3K Might want to consider a TVC, particularly if you do not need the additional amplification of a preamp. Several advantages, likely discussed in other threads. | |
| 40+ watts SET, cost is not a problem My amp is a Shishido 805, which is the basis of the Wavac 805 (effectively the same). I find it a truly stunning amp - I think there is an early review that pretty much sums it up. What is wrong with it?? You would have to hear it, and then may... | |
| Can a system sound too Holographic? Yes, it is like everything else in music. Through a bit of tuning, the system is now on the verge of too holographic, such that the artifacts are occasionally a distraction. Not muted or distorted. When you have a bell, or percussion instrumen... | |
| Questions about Resolving Systems Resolving is a lot like other audio qualities - a matter of taste. To my ears, too much 'resolution' and the background effects reduce the musicality and become distracting. The background noise, or peripheral instruments, actually stand out too... | |
| When were the best tube amps made? Transformers are the key element for both SET and push pull. Even for OTL the power transformer is relevant. Likely the best commercial winders were in Japan in the late '90s, companies like HIrata Tango and Tamura. I think back then there was ... | |
| Coaxials - Reality vs. Experience? Running altec 604-8G coaxials in 9 cu ft cabinets with phase aligned crossovers. Really lovely to listen to, and have heard nothing comparable. Best to give a listen to a good coaxial implementation and make up your own mind. Different people... | |
| Altis Audio Reference Manual Hello, I just got an Altis CDT-1, and am looking for an owners manual (copy/pdf/whatever).If you have one you are will to share, or know someone that does, please let me know.regards -- Roger | |
| Sam here and this goes much deeper than i ever thought. Pretty interesting discussion. Lots of people say that cables and power cords make no difference. Can't be measured, so how can it matter??? Since Covid, my stereo sounds much better. Less mess on the power grid because business in Silicon Va... | |
| DAC choices -- help me cross the line Depends on whether you are open to pre-owned. There are a number of 'vintage' DACs that use the UA20400, and there is a reason it is called Ultra Analog!! Several have tube output stages, further enhancing the analog experience.The great part ab... | |
| Funny thing happened after my neighbor moved. About 2 months ago, our local utility installed an additional utility pole transformer, apparently to unburden an overloaded one. A transformer they had been threatening to install for some time, but PG&E has a reputation to maintain.In any c... | |
| Meet in Santa Clara county Hello, From the Mountain View area. Any other responses yet??regards -- Roger | |
| Tekton or Klipsch I had the original Forte I speakers for several years and enjoyed them hugely - only displaced by some Altec 604s. They are very musical speakers and a real pleasure to listen to, as you noticed. I did not find them at all complex to set up and or... | |
| Moderately priced audio One facet not touched on is what is 'adequate' for the listener. I literally did not listen to much music for about 15 years, despite having a 'decent' stereo. One day the wife asked why, and after some thought I replied because it really did no... | |
| Help me choose a speaker match for my Line Magnetic 805ia tube amp under $10K I am currently using an 805 SET with Altec 604 speakers. Well worth considering as an option. Set up in appropriate sized cabs (large - 9 cu ft) the 604 can go down to about 30 Hz, and are competently driven by the 805 amp. If you are a DIY, th... | |
| DAC recommendations for CDs in 2-channel system If you have a chance, you might want to take a listen to an older DAC with 20400 'chips'. They were made when the money was spent on making the chips great, rather than applying a lot of technology to make lesser chips sound better. There are of... |