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Synergistic Red Fuse ...
I've been reading this thread since it began and would like thank oregonpapa for starting a very informative and useful topic. It's wonderful that so many enthusiasts are involved and encouraging other members to be open minded concerning fuses. W... 
Sim audio moon i3
I owned the I-3 with focal 1027Be speakers years ago with the same results with the volume. I also agree with jafant concerning the sonic match between Sim and Focal since Focal tend to be on the bright side and the Sim is smooth and tames the bri... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Wig,Glad to see your results replacing AH fuses with the SR-B. You convinced me to give the SR B a try since I too am using AH fuses which I thought were already a terrific upgrade over the stock fuses. I can't image my system sounding any better ... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Wig,I see you were a proponent of Audio Horizons fuses but are planning to try SR-Black fuses. I too am using AH fuses in both my amp and dac and very pleased over the stock fuses. My system is dramatically better in every aspect. I'm very curious... 
Tube Integrated Amp - Help Please
BTW-  I changed the stock fuses in both the Primaluna and Hegel to Audio Horizon fuses and they really added to the dynamics and smoothness to both pieces 
Tube Integrated Amp - Help Please
I own the Primaluna Dialogue Premium Int (list price $3400) along with the Hegel HD25 and I too listen to female jazz singers and classical music. I find the combination of the Primaluna and Hegel to be very musical and holographic. In fact I sold... 
Upgrade Primaluna Dialogue 2 to Dialogue Premium
I eventually upgraded to the premium and found the sound a bit more open and detailed. I also changed the stock Primaluna EL34 tubes to the GL KT-77 and the stock 12AU7 to the Cifte 12AU7 and recommended by Kevin Deal at Upscale Audio. This made t... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Anyone use SR Red Fuses on Primaluna amps? 
OLIVE sucks...
I currently own the 04HD for the past several years with no problems. But my concern if it should fail there is no where it can be repaired. I believe the Olive saves the music and metadata in it's own format so I would need to rip my cds again.So... 
Debating between Hybrid and Tube Integrated Amp
Charles,I've been an audiophile since '74 and have been thru many phases of audio equipment since then. At this stage of my life I want to sit back and enjoy the music. I once owned a $40k HT set-up but felt it wasn't natural and kind of artificia... 
Debating between Hybrid and Tube Integrated Amp
Big10purdue,I own the Focal 1027be (I previously owned the 1007be)and have owned SS integrated amps from Modwright, Pass, Hegel and Sim which all cost over $5k. Last year on a whim I purchased the Primaluna Dialogue 2 and never looked back. At tim... 
Integrated Amplifier for FOCAL 807VW speakers
Torevado,50 wpc is more than enough with those speakers. I'm running the bigger less sensitive 1027be with a 36 wpc tube amp in a 13x18 room. Speakers with high sensitivity need only a few watts when played at normal listening levels. You won't re... 
Integrated Amplifier for FOCAL 807VW speakers
I previously owned the Focal 700 series and now the 1027be. I also owned the Sim I-3 and I-7 and both sound great with Focals. Sim amps are smooth and have a tight bass. I listen to smooth jazz also and Sim amps are a perfect match for Focal speak... 
Integrated Amp for Focal 1027be speakers
I listen to a variety of music from classical to hard rock but mainly jazz these days. My basement listening room is 13x18 but only 6'6" high due to a suspended ceiling so I don't need to play it loud. The speakers are around 4' from the front wal... 
Integrated Amp for Focal 1027be speakers
Bryon, hopefully it will change after the break-in period. I do like the open soundstage and the 3d sound of the KWI200. It sounds great with certain jazz selections but voices are still harsh. If the KWI200 doesn't change after the break-in, I mi...