samzx12
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| ARC LS2 versus B.A.T. VK-3i Your Thiels are not known for smoothness IMO. I have heard and had them in my home so they like polite electronics unless you like lots of detail? I think your choice of BAT is a good one. I have a VK5i and VK200 and like both alot. Also had a ARC... | |
| Tubes vs. SS I have owned tubed preamps and mated with SS amps for the past several years. Currently I have a BAT VK200 amp and VK5i preamp. I have been very happy with this combo until I borrowed a friends VK55 tube amp. The VK200 sounds very good but the 55 ... | |
| Proceed PDT 3/PDP 3 I would keep your PDT and try a different dac. You have a nice transport. Maybe try a newer ML dac. I used to have a #36 and liked it. Of course it is older but still a good one. Not sure what your budget is but I would think that newer dacs will ... | |
| retubing a bat vk 5i?????? I have the Matsushita's 6dj8's and Tung Sol 5881's. I really like the sound of my VK5i with these tubes. Even changing the 5881's was noticeable over the stockers. I also have Herbies Halo's and placed them almost 1/2 way down each 6dj8 tube. | |
| Paradigm: Monitor 7 v.3 Better Than 11se Mk. II I wouldn't hesitate to listen to the 7's before you buy. You must be serious if you are going to his house and listen. I would never buy speakers till I did just that. What if you buy them and not like them?In a small room you should have enough b... | |
| Paradigm: Monitor 7 v.3 Better Than 11se Mk. II I bought my 11se's in 94. Kept them till 99. Personally I think they sound better than the Monitor 7's. I have heard the 7's but I guess its a matter of taste. The 11se's are smoother IMO. Can you listen to the 7's before buying? If you dont have ... | |
| Give up on Thiel 3.6 or try another amp again ? I had the 331.5 in my system for a weekend and it is a VERY nice amp. I was amazed at how it drove the 3.6's. It is 80% a 334. Also at the time I had a ML 29 at 50wpc. We compared the 2 amps. The little ML held its own but the 331.5 was clearly be... | |
| Paradigm: Monitor 7 v.3 Better Than 11se Mk. II I doubt it...The 11se's must be a decent seller for them to keep selling this long.I used to own the 11se's. Give them good amplification and they should be satisfying :) I had a receiver and they needed more. Got better amps and they were a nice ... | |
| Give up on Thiel 3.6 or try another amp again ? Get a Mark Levinson 331 or 331.5. A friend of mine had the 3.6's and when he got the Levinson they started to sing. THe ML is a really good match for these speakers trust me.He graduated to the 7.0's but the ML still drove those well. | |
| Helix or Alpha The Anaconda is the best but the Python Helix almost gets you there. It is the best value in the Shunyata lineup. Still expensive IMO but a good one. You should be able to get one used for $700-$775? I would not hesitate to get one. The Shunyata p... | |
| Helix or Alpha I can say this about the Alpha series (not Helix) versus the Helix newer series. THe Helix series is more refined and very smooth but the soundstage is more middle row compared to the Alpha (non Helix). I didnt like it in my system and sold it. I ... | |
| Shunyata Hydra I dont think you got your question answered did you? I think the buss bars are of a different material and could result in some minor differences? I could be wrong! | |
| What's the worst high-end set-up you've had? I have had several because I did not address my cables and power. | |
| Reliable tube integrated for $1000 Jolida JD-1000??? | |
| What's better than the Jolida JD100 The tubes made a huge difference in mine. I tried RCA triple mica black plates and the GE black plates. The GE's were the better ones IMO. Really helped this player to the next level. I ended up wanting more detail so I sold it. Still a nice player. |