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| Best Values and worst values in SS and tube amps ? sonicbeauty.your thread is not bonehead nor without merit.look how many responses have been given.this is what this site is about.some generalities can be made.if one thinks X equipment is sh.t and overrated that's his opinion.it's as valid as any... | |
| What's the best preamp for under 1000 if you want to go tube,the conrad johnson pv10A is a great bargain at about $600 used.the phono stage is top notch for the bucks also.i have had mine for a year now and just recently had it upgraded to pv10B{$350}.all in all i couldn't be happier.... | |
| Used tube pre-amp around $1,000 you could try sending the unit back to cj and get the 10b upgrade.you'll get a better power supply and a better gain spec.the upgrade unit operates at a lower noise level.i just sent my pv10a in for the mod.the cost is $350.00.i'll get back to let... | |
| Recommended pre amp's w/excellent phono stage i have a conrad johnson pv10A pre amp that has an excellent phono stage.it is paired with a b&k ss amp.the pv10A comes up now and then in the classifieds.if you can get it for $600 or under it is a steal.cj will also upgrade it to 10B status f... | |
| Bryston and Conrad Johnson sean,magneplaner speakers[4 ohms] have a 86db at 1 meter and bryston amps are used by them for audition.bryston amps typically put out 400 to 500 watts into 4 ohms.other than monoblocking the bryston 4bst or the new 4bsst are the way to go. | |
| Does the amp wattage make a big difference? on planer speakers,the amount of current is more important than the volts,especially 4 ohm rated speakers.i have a 250 watt carver amp that is voltage driven,it is not nearly as effective as my 225 watt current driven b&k 2220 amp. | |
| Mahler...OK I'm hooked ditto to drrdiamond,rattle's version is top shelf for #2 mahler symphony.true masterpiece and great liner notes to boot. | |
| Basic Repertoire or flogging a dead horse the new zinman/baltimore symphony on the argo label is first rate for barber's "adagio for strings".it was also given *** stars by the penquin guide. give it a shot. | |
| Do You Understand Music? i'm not familiar with his works,but you are in agreement with what i'm saying.works that seem difficult came be understood[trancended]if we can know at least a small part of their lives.obviously this always can't be done,but that's part of the fu... | |
| 12au7 versus 12au7A thanx gang for the info. | |
| Violin Concertos there are many good works out there,but the most recent barber violin concerto by hilary hahn is a thing of beauty.she has lightest touch of bow to string that i have ever heard.it is a very fluid and graceful performance.she's very young and will... | |
| Do You Understand Music? i have found,especially with classical music,that it helps to learn as much as possible about the composer.his life's ups and downs play a big part in his music.pieces that when first heard are difficult,become understandable and accessible,there ... | |
| Two music greats pass from the scene jond,you're not off base at all.williams made great music with that bat;nobody made it sing like him.too bad that the "yankees" couldn't rescue him from "beantown",like they did "ruth"he deserved better than to play in that dump. r.i.p. ted.you we... | |
| Two music greats pass from the scene rosemary clooney had quite a few hits in the early to mid 50's."mambo italiano","commana my house"and i think "this old house".very big talent and a very beautiful woman when she was young.i'll miss her too. | |
| Best Component Ever, for the money magnapan speakers,in particular the 1.6 model.at $1400 to $1600,these speakers blow away ones that cost many multiples more.just need beaucoup current/watts and these babies sing. |