roxy54

Responses from roxy54

Do we ask too much of our audio systems?
I’m pretty much satisfied as long as it sounds fairly organic and lifelike, and the system itself doesn’t distract me from the music. I no longer think in terms of "perfection", because I don’t believe in that concept. 
Tempted to buy a Macintosh
chorus,Don't apologize. You're the one who's missing out. And by the way, you don't find what sounds good by "reading up". 
Tempted to buy a Macintosh
dill,  "I did it out of respect for the OP only. Not for those who judge me."I don't know that anyone was judging you, maybe just asking you to ease up on the OP, and as it turned out, there was a good reason. I know that I've written some things ... 
Vincent SA-32 preamp?
I'm really curious about the Vincent SA-T7 pre. It uses an unusual tube as well.  
Why is it so good?
Yes, but you said that the streaming sounds better... 
krell ksa 250
Having said that, that is a great classic amp and I have considered buying one in the past as well. 
krell ksa 250
I know nothing about the company selling that amp, but their prices for used gear usually seem high, and in this particular case, they mention how good it looks, and I'm sure that it works, but I would never pay that high a price unless there was ... 
Why is it so good?
How can it be your favorite format if the streaming sounds better? 
Lamm pre amp
That's interesting phantom_av. You never hear a comparison between those 2 brands, and VAC is so well respected. 
Tempted to buy a Macintosh
sandthemall is correct. I know from direct personal experience that a Mac without Autoformers does not sound like classic Mac. It is OK, but the smooth solidity and "gravity" is not the same. 
Tempted to buy a Macintosh
Try a Mac. I really don't believe that you'll regret it. Make sure that it has the (controversial) Autoformers. I do like the 2105 best of the ones I've had, but the several that came right after are great as well. Go to Roger Russell's site to be... 
How many people here generally buy used?
99% used, except for tweaks and cables.  
Lamm pre amp
kw6,You just jogged my memory. I knew before I bought it from reading that it had high gain, and my speakers are very efficient, and I also read that the .1 had selectable gain, so I had Vladimir reduce the gain in mine before he returned it. I re... 
Crown XLS 1502.... real life test.
different strokes... 
Sound Artist SC8b
Geez, they look so interesting! Like Voxativ and Tannoy Kensington SE had a baby.