samhar

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Triplanar VII and Benz LP-S
I've heard the Tri-Planar VII Benz LP-S combination and there weren't any issues. I found the sound very enjoyable. I also am not an expert!!! 
Best phono preamp in the $ 1000 to $ 2000 range ?
Pass X-ONO they come up used near your price max, possibly $200 more!! 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Erstrand-Lind Quartet......A tribute to The Benny Goodman QuartetCount Basie......................Basie JamJoni Mitchell......................Ladies Of The CanyonDexter Gordon...................Gettin' AroundHarry James And His Big Band........Sti... 
So, what DON'T you spend money on?
hahahahahaha!!!! 
Vandersteen 3A sig , on the naked
Interesting, thanks for the link. 
Tell me about "tubey" tubes.
For the money and what you are looking for Genalex Reissues KT 88 might fill the bill!! I used them in Quicksilver V-4's and was extremely happy, are they as good as NOS? No! They are very good and at 1/3 the cost a great deal!!! Tube Depot matche... 
Any tube rec's on Vandersteen 5's
Are your Hi-Pass Filters SE or balanced? Most V-4's are SE!!! I've owned the VS-115 and the V-4's and preferred the V-4's "fuller" sound plus they are easy to bias, built like a tank(trouble free) and can run a wide variety of tubes types!!!! I us... 
Exact Power EP-15A Operational Question
I have two EP-15A's one runs at 120V, the other at 122V. I've used one for each amp in the past when I had low and shifting power levels. Each amp idled at 500W and went to ???? when playing. Your two amps only draw 440W combined, the specs say ea... 
Vandersteen 3A sig , on the naked
I think the look/finish of the "de-socked" 3A may be more of a problem for your wife than the socked version!!! I thought about doing what your thinking of but saw a picture of a pair this had ben done to and they looked worse!!! Maybe OK in my fi... 
The Blues....
Thanks for the morning chuckle!!! 
So, what DON'T you spend money on?
No trophy mistress, no gambling. 
Metal, aluminum, or wood for a rack ?
The improvements with the addition of room treatments wasn't subtle as you know!!!! I was thrilled with the improvement in the articulation of the notes and especially so in the bass region. 
Metal, aluminum, or wood for a rack ?
Very clean appealing racks!!!! Excellent job!!!! 
Wilson Watt Puppy, which version?
At the time I likened the change to putting on a pair of distance glasses and realizing what I hadn't been seeing!!! So yes!!! 
Wilson Watt Puppy, which version?
First I had 3A Sigs, then added a pair of 2Wq's before the Sophia 1's!!! Funny!!I was in the mid 65's, sometimes even in low 60's!!! Usually in the mid 70's during the day.