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| Powerful Tube Amp for SF Strads? "SF Strads (4ohms, 92db sensitivity though impedence does dip to 2.5ohms)"FWIW, I think a tube amp on a speaker with a dip to 2.5 ohms will have some shortcomings. Personally, I would want at least 300 watts of power, with the ability to double in... | |
| Best Solid State for Avalon Isis Zdravo, here's an update: I've got the Karan Acoustics M 1200 monoblocks. More info to come...For now:1) Dual monoblock design with balanced circuit and power.2) Over 2kw into 4 ohms.3) First 75% of power is class A.4) Each weighs 167 lbs.5) Stays... | |
| wadia 521 vs wadia 27ix Wadia benefits from proper shelves, power conditioning, power cords, and glass interconnects. There are ways to optimize each of these DACs, which reflect different price points.Steve Huntley is your Wadia expert and optimization resource. | |
| Class A Amp What's the budget?For Thiel, think Pass, BAT, Mcintosh, etc. Solid state that has some emotion and will not overdrive the tweeters. Agree with the need for power, especially if the space is large.Pass x600.5 does 600 into 8, and 900 into 4. Someth... | |
| DCS Scarlati v Esoteric P-01,D-01 Jim,Since I am not directly knowledgable about Teac's business model, how it operated in the past, and how it now operates, I feel not directly qualified to take this on.However, my sense is that manufacturers that relied on Teac's OEM transport s... | |
| DCS Scarlati v Esoteric P-01,D-01 I think Teac/Esoteric has been very unfair with use of their transports. They basically have a monopoly on high-end transports, and will not allow others to purchase under reasonable circumstances. At least, this is what I heard, and what the avai... | |
| DCS Scarlati v Esoteric P-01,D-01 Wadia 931/921/270se should be on your list, too.Rob | |
| Wilson better than Thiels? If you've listened to Wilson's, and cannot decide whether the upgrade is worth it, then you've answered your own question.You have to look at what the Thiel's do well and not so well. Figure out what the Wilson's do that you would like to have, in... | |
| Lamm + Wadia. A Good match? Although Wadia's output settings on the 5 and 7 series are not stated in the manual, the 9 series is adjustable from 0.5 to 4 volts. I believe the 8 series was adjustable down to 0.25 volts. This should be sufficient to optimize the listening volu... | |
| Lamm + Wadia. A Good match? System matching would include an amp with (1) balanced inputs, (2) a sound that is round, full, and dynamic, (3) resolution and transparency to allow the detail and speed to come through. An inappropriate match could result in the Wadia being lean... | |
| Burmester 069 That's interesting. I figure that the Burmester and Zanden have a flavor that is very dynamic and solid, yet smooth. The Wadia, Esoteric, and Scarlatti immerse you in information, which can also be satisfying and equally 'musical'.I think digital ... | |
| Burmester 069 Cappuccino, What were the Esoteric, Wadia, and dCS models you heard? I'm curious because I believe the Wadia 931/921/270se, dCS Scarlatti, and Esoteric P-01/D-01/G-0R represent an uncompromised approach to reference digital. I'd like to know how B... | |
| Best amps 15000$ for Avalon Indra I pulled the trigger on Atmasphere with Avalon as well. This is based on several sources of info. I've got the amps, but still waiting for speaker delivery.Best of luck,Rob | |
| Marten Coltrane Alto speakers Someone once told me that their Avalon Sentinels were still improving even after a year. Is it true? Who could really say. It might be. When did theory or logic become relevant to audio?I do believe it can take 3-6 months for speakers to sound the... | |
| Wadia 781 A careful review of the specs has revealed something interesting. The new technology in the 781 weighs 2 lbs more than the old technology in the 581. So there you have it. In terms of advanced circuitry and the like, much can be done within the co... |