saki70

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What is it about the Cary SLI-80?
Chazz ;Lipitor ? You can do better than that !But I have to agree with you on the music thing . Back in my day (yes it is a little fuzzy) the message was to think for yourself : don't listen to the establishment , do your own thing , peace and lov... 
Zu Essence vs Devore Nine vs Maggies
Bjesien;What amp did you use with the Essence and how long did you try them ?What other speaker/amp combos do you find engaging ?Thank you . 
Shuguang KT88Z v.s. EL37 Mullards v.s. KT88/66 GEC
Talk to the guys at Upscale Audio , tell them what you are seeking and try their suggestion . They can help .I have found the input tubes , that Upscale suggested , warmed things up nicely while maintaining the extension that I like from the origi... 
Thor Audio 5 year warranty for used product?
Ted714 ; Is this an actual new manufacturer , or are they just making repairs and upgrades to existing equipment ? I couldn't find any new units for sale on that website .They acknowledge they are not sure how to get a hold of Paul Marks ! This is... 
retubing and would like to hear input from others
Try a website called Joe's Tube Lore on Audio Asylum . He has done exactly what you are asking for with the different input tubes . Now he did not do the shootout using your equipment , he used a Thor preamp . So take that into consideration .http... 
Dude TRL vs Red Wine Isabella vs Dodd
I kind of remember the contents of a thread here about problems with TRL . Something about moving to another country (Italy ?) and not doing much buisness . Got to agree , his equipment has a pretty good reputation .Just a thought . 
Primaluna tube amps...
I have the Prologue 2 and have had zero problems with it in almost two years .I can't compare it to a great many other pieces but what I have heard does not better it by much if at all . With different tubes , I would/have , put it up against Cayi... 
Most beneficial change .
Interesting two different camps talking about , I assume , the same results . One of tubes and no or very low feedback and the other SS with much more feedback .I don't believe that any circuitry can opperate without a signature , whether it is ad... 
Most beneficial change .
Jj2468;Ok , dumb question of the day...can you explain "veiled harmonics" to me please ? Specifically what that would sound like .Thank you. 
Most beneficial change .
Trelja ; as an owner of the Granite 657 , do you think that it could be the cause of any my maladies ? Feel free to pm me with your answer if you wish .I will try the EL 34's .Thank you . 
Most beneficial change .
First off , I want to thank everyone that has taken the time to offer up their suggestions , please keep them coming .It seems pretty even between new speakers , new amplification and more room treatments .I have looked at Coincident Partial Eclip... 
Amp ideas for Soliloquy SM2a3 speakers
Soliloquy speakers were originaly owned , designed and built by Dennis Hadd to work with his Cary amps . He later sold the company and it was successful for a few years . It was sold again to an employee of Monster Cable . It has now died . Too ba... 
Would Epos speakers take full advantage my amps?
But , will the Epos deliver everything that the mid monos are sending ? 
Integrated tube amp for Coincident Super Eclipse
No , I have the Prologue 2 . 
Integrated tube amp for Coincident Super Eclipse
Oh , I forgot to mention that I had a Cayin A 88T prior to the Primaluna . I found the Cayin to be warmer than the stock Primaluna but equal , in that respect , after rolling the input tubes on the Primaluna . The Primaluna has better detail and t...