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| Opinions on Finite Element Pagoda Signature Rack I recently went through a search for the last equipment rack. In the end, I strongly considered HRS, SRA, and FE, in that order. The HRS stuff is expensive, but it holds value and they have an 'entry-level' rack/shelving system.FWIW, I found FE to... | |
| Experiences with Tripoint Audio Apollo Tbg, that's good advice. It would also be smart of me to list audiogon on my internet blocker.I've had the Tripoint Troy since last week. I'll put some comments on my systems page in a couple weeks, after I can spend a little more time with it. Th... | |
| Midrange texture? IMO, there are two ways to address midrange texture: you can introduce tubes into the signal pathway, and/or you can introduce gold into the signal pathway. Tube rolling is also good advice.Footers/isolation, contact enhancers, and audio-grade out... | |
| Experiences with Tripoint Audio Apollo I'd like to once again thank the audiogon community for pointing out one more thing I did not know existed, nonetheless needed. | |
| Midrange texture? Try Jade Audio gold ICs and SCs. You probably need the hybrid gold over the vermeil gold IC for the description you desire. HiFi gold fuses also. You should be very close to getting the sound you want... | |
| BAT SS amps VS Ayre MX-R I'm using Karan amps with a BAT pre-amp. The Karan stays on all the time, and is just warm to the touch. You might want to look into a demo to determine whether it fits the bill. You might also consider Hovland and Gryphon. If you have alot of ext... | |
| Pass Labs xa - .5 amps Pass Labs is not so much about marketing. Pass employs audio enthusiasts who appear to go out-of-the-way to help their consumers. Customer and technical support are among the top. Their products are extremely well built. They introduce new product... | |
| Pass Labs xa - .5 amps With all due respect, I do not understand why one would use efficient, tube-friendly speakers and then use a solid state amp. There are a number of reliable and easy tube amps out there (ie. BAT). Solid state should be for inefficient speakers (4 ... | |
| Pass Labs xa - .5 amps Soren, I agree it was not a fair comparison due to power issues. Try an x350.5 or x600.5, maybe with a little toe-in on your speaker. | |
| Pass Labs xa - .5 amps For bass detail and speed, consider these determinants:1) Powercords, particularly on your source components.2) Amplifier power. Your woofer may have different needs compared to the rest of your speaker depending upon size, #, and crossover design... | |
| DAC with the best midrange ever..... You have had 11 CD players, and have listened to yet more. And you are looking for a DAC that is 'musical'. You'll need to help us a little here. Maybe you need to be more specific about what you are looking for, what music you like, and what you ... | |
| DAC with the best midrange ever..... My philosophy is to seek a high quality, high resolving DAC. Then, work with the signal downstream to fine tune to your system. I have a great midrange and lower-end with the addition of Elrod power cords, gold fuses, Jade Audio Hybrid Gold cables... | |
| New Electrial Wiring.. Consider at least one dedicated grounding rod for the stereo. Also, Walker Extreme SST on all contacts in the box and at the outlet. | |
| Joule Electra or Wolcott Tube Amps, or...? or.... new speakers? | |
| Let's hear about Elrods new Silver or Gold cables I have heard that these cables essentially act as capacitors, and require several days just to reach a steady-state charge. I have little doubt about what people are saying in regards to this cable. David Elrod has made me a believer in power cord... |