samhar
Responses from samhar
| thoughts please If your thinking Wilson stay with the WP's for bass. I had the Sophia 1 and now have WP 8's the difference in the impact of the bass is huge. | |
| Wilson Audio sophia 3 or Watt Puppy 6 I think it might be hard going from the WP bass to any Sophia!!! I picked the WP 8 over the Sophia 3 for the bigger tighter low end. I had an opportunity to buy a friends WP 7 at a great price but liked the WP8 slightly bigger bass, upper mids and... | |
| What is your listening level? What Dan_ed said!!! | |
| Quicksilver V4 vs Manley Snappers A little more about the V-4's, it is easy and quick to check and adjust the tube bias if needed. This is a big deal as it lets you spend more time listening plus the added benefit of easily trying different bias settings permitting you to taylor t... | |
| Quicksilver V4 vs Manley Snappers If I only listened to rock I'd go with the V-4's just on their ability to use 6550, KT-88, 6L6s and EL-34 tubes. I'd use the 6550 or KT-88 for rock over the EL-34. I owned the V-4's with GL KT-88's re-issues to drive Vandersteen 3A Sigs, they are ... | |
| Personal amp evolution Pass X-150Quicksilver V-4ARC VS-115Joule VZN 160 MKlll Grand MarquisJoule VZN 160 MKV Grand Marquis MusicwoodSpectron lll Mk2 (owned for 1 week) reinstalled the JoulesThe Joule amps sound is so to my liking I think they will be difficult and most ... | |
| Retail? I feel more comfortable buying from someone that list retail at time of original purchase, this gives an idea of the age of the piece. Like Pupul57 said they can mention current retail in the description, bottom line the serial # is still most imp... | |
| Joule - Electra: Just How Hot?? The heights of my Musicwood VZN 160 & my non Musicwood VZN 160 are: VZN Musicwood enclosures 8 1/4" H, "regular" VZN enclosure 6 1/4" H. The MW amp with tubes in sockets height is 12"; the non MW amp with tubes in socket height is 10". These m... | |
| Joule - Electra: Just How Hot?? I wouldn't put one there. | |
| My experience at Acoustic Image Elloit repaired one of my Joule amps variacs. He spent a lot of time with me in his listening room letting me listen to what ever gear I wanted. This happened when I dropped off and picked up the variac, both times were enjoyable experiences. He i... | |
| How important is an audio rack? No more important than the foundation of a building!!!!!! | |
| Room treatments - GIK Vs Acoustimac I found the GIK fit and finish lacking also but for the money they're ok. I have no experience with Acoustimac. | |
| What's the oldest piece of gear in your system? 2002........ Basis Audio 2500 plinth and platter with an upgraded Vector 3 arm and Signature motor.1965......... McIntosh MR-71 FM tuner not officially in the system .....yet | |
| Best drink while listening to your rig? Ayala's Herbal Water, cloves, cardamon, cinnamon. No alcohol when cartridge is being used!!! Cd's a good red wine. | |
| What are the best interconnects. The last pair you bought....hopefully! |