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| New to Classical Music - Album to try first?? Jim Crane's list is great; add Firebird Suite or Firebird Ballet by Stravinsky. Cheers,Spencer | |
| What is the best integrated tube amp under $3k ? Stevehifi, shame on you! You haven't posted anything on any thread other than about an amp that rep? You will quickly have zero credibility if you don't disclose. Where's Audiofeil when we need him? Cheers,Spencer | |
| Which has greatest influence? No, there is no definitive answer. The amp/speaker pairing is paramount. amp/pre impedance matching is usually not an isuue, but when it's bad, it stinks. Trying different combos is the only way to know what has greatest impact in YOUR SYSTEM. Che... | |
| Pass Labs X250 with merlin VSM-mm/system overhaul? Brian,My recollection is that regarding the Joule 100's that the upgrade from mkII to mkIII is VERY significant. Cost difference is negligible, so I'd say to avoid the mkII. FWIW, I've owned the LA100mkIII, the LA150, and the Dodd, and the Dodd is... | |
| What is the best integrated tube amp under $3k ? Saki,The Axiss website is the only one I know of. From memory, ATM1 output tubes are 4 EL34s, a pair of input tubes, which I don't recall, and a 5AR4 rectifier, which isn't worth rolling. Power is around 35w/ch. Biasing is standard old school, dro... | |
| Best Rock Albums in 2009, so far Just heard the new Decemberists release. Although I heard it streaming online, and can't comment on recording quality, the music is very promising. It's a concept album that lends itself to listening all the way through. Check it out! Cheers,Spencer | |
| What is the best integrated tube amp under $3k ? Guys, the Air Tight being discussed is the ATM1. It is sold as a power amp, but does have passive volume pots and two inputs. I'm no transformer expert, but the Tamuras(sp?) that it includes are supposedly super high quality. Great for a simple ri... | |
| 90db, 7ohm speakers: tube amp recommendations? With the easy load of those speakers, I'd recommend a used pair of Atma-Sphere M60s. With the right speakers, OTLs have superior performance in many regards. Their S30 might even be enough. Search the archives, plenty already said on the topic. Ch... | |
| alon model 5 mk 2 Big,I triwire my Alon V's with cable from GroverHuffman. They cost a bit more than the Nola cables, but I think I'm getting more for my money. Pretty satisfied with the cables, check them out if you are looking to upgrade. Grover is a stand-up guy... | |
| VPI SSM lacking bite Yeah, your AC stuff could definitely impact the sound. It sounds like you are on the right track. After you get a handle on AC and the footer issues, spend plenty of time dialing in VTA. It really matters a bunch, and affects exactly your concerns... | |
| PP or SET tube amp best resolution on horns? M,I would recommend placing a couple of phone calls to Kara @ Dehavilland and Ralph at Atma-Sphere. Both companies amps excel with high efficiency speakers, and both are friendly and knowledgeable enough to explain the pros/cons of 300Bs vs some o... | |
| Is the Walker Audio Updated Phono one of the Best? After hearing it also at Lloyd's place, I would certainly agree that it one of the best. With an AirTight PC1-Supreme on his table, it was one of the finest sounding systems I've heard. Not sure how much of the credit goes to "updated" or not, sin... | |
| Miles Davis Newbe Question When exploring the vast Miles Davis collection, you should check out a couple of releases by his two different quintets. Kind of Blue and the one word titles(e.g. Steamin', Relaxin') are with the late 50's quintet including John Coltrane (ts), Jul... | |
| Best John Mayer Album Dreahead and Eerae,The point I was trying to make, and I guess I didn't very well is about INSPIRATION. I've seen the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia Band, Bob Weir, and Phil Lesh many times. My take on Phish is not that they are as good(or not--whate... | |
| 10 Great Classical LP's I have the NPR book, and it certainly covers many must-have composers & compositions, however if you are looking for an audiophile slant on best sound coupled with best performances, the two best sources I know are posts here by Rushton and Ar... |