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| can a tube-o-phile be happy with ss? Lloydc, based upon your initial post, noting the long attachment to tubes and vinyl, the answer is no. You will not be happy with solid state at least without spending considerable time and expense to get it right. And as a tube-o-phile, it may st... | |
| Need help with stereo cabinet design. I'm sorry. There is one more consideration for isolating everything from the floor. The floor inside the closet should be built on their own floor joists that are separate from the room and the closet wall. An elastic skin can be used between the ... | |
| Need help with stereo cabinet design. I would build a small closet between and behind the speakers. Use curved walls which are double-insulated. Insulate the ceiling and floor. Sliding glass door (heavy and double-insulated) on the front with heavy curtains attached to the front. Put ... | |
| The best no-compromise digital options? If the 931 needs something to place SACD, than it is logical to get everything done at the same time. I wouldn't be surprised if the 971 came-out in 2010 or even 2011. However, the 270SE is a great unit, so no worries. | |
| The best no-compromise digital options? FYI: Wadia now has a clocked USB input option, which can be retro-fitted as an upgrade. Roy, you should get this added when you get the '2' power upgrade. My recommendation is to not send in your unit until Steve has the 'u' upgrade in hand.Incide... | |
| The best no-compromise digital options? Perhaps this is a philosophical question. It depends on how one approaches the concept of digital.For me, one should start with the most accurate and faithful reproduction of the data. If you wish to modulate the overall sound, this should be done... | |
| Extended power on for Pass Labs XA.5 amplifiers Yes, there was a smoothness, suppleness, and a superior balance of frequencies and tone when my Pass X600.5 was left on for several days. I'd have difficulty specifying the exact amount of time, but it was at least 24 hours. Most people don't beli... | |
| Wilson Maxx3 vs Avalon Isis Alec,I am, of course, guessing in regards to what Dave Wilson and Neil Patel are thinking. However, it probably comes down to:1) The overall goals of how the speaker should be voiced. Avalon has always prioritized a coherent and clear sound that e... | |
| Moving from Esoteric P03/D03 to P03/D01 Combo Why not get the P-01? If I had Esoteric gear, that would be the whole point. | |
| Tubes or S.S. for Thiel CS 2.4? I asked about the subwoofer, because it may fill the room better and relieve some of the power requirements on the 2.4. Perhaps the SS3 with its built-in amplifier will allow you to continue with your current Classe amp and to experiment with some... | |
| Tubes or S.S. for Thiel CS 2.4? SS: Pass X350.5, BAT VK600, McIntoshConsider tube preamp and gold cables with SS.Tubes: BAT VK150SE perhaps.Are you thinking of adding a sub? | |
| Thiel CS 2 2 vs. Vandersteen 2CE I think the Thiel 3.6 has a better reputation than the 2.2. I'd be willing to bet it would be worth the extra bit of money. | |
| Big Karan amps I have the Karan Acoustics M 1200 monoblocks on my system page, if anyone cares to take a look. I believe this is one of only two pairs in North America. | |
| CSO Resound - Mahler 1 SACD Err, sorry. Juliane Banse is on Boulez' Mahler 4. I must be making-up songs now. Anyway, Boulez tends to rush #1 in addition to #4. | |
| CSO Resound - Mahler 1 SACD Haitink is a respected conductor, although I find his recorded Mahler and Bruckner to be overly thought-out and smooth to the point of removing all traces of life. Haitink has recorded as much Mahler as anyone, and the two performances I return to... |