shakeydeal
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| Help me chose: Verity - PBN Montana - Gemme Audio I have owned two pairs of SP2s, the SPX and the EPS2. I think the SP2s are the sweet spot of the line, I just never did warm up to the bigger speakers. Peter makes a great product, but they do not hold their value well on the used market for some ... | |
| Passive preamp vs. powered I have owned preamps using the S&B Mark I and II trannies (much preferred the Mark I). I have heard a Sowter TVC, owned a Sonic Euphoria PLC and now have the Bent Audio Tap-x. I would say all of them are very good to excellent.Shakey | |
| Passive preamp vs. powered Granny,Yes, you are right. It's all about what makes YOU happy.However, I have heard passives such as the Placette, the FT Audio LW-1, Mccormack Line Drive and Reference Line Preemineence 2. None of those can hold a candle to the transformer varie... | |
| Passive preamp vs. powered Amandarae,"I always examine the equipments of the owners reporting the claim and make my conclusion as to what they have or had and build my impression from there."Here are some active preamps I have owned (in no particular order):AI Modulus 3ACJ ... | |
| Passive preamp vs. powered >All passive models I have listened to have been a disappointment ultimately<Jallen I would be willing to bet you have never heard a passive device using autoformers or transformers. Maybe Grannyring hasn't either. In an appropriate system o... | |
| Horror story turned into a happy ending >Two thumbs down to the way UPS handles their damage claim.< You are lucky you got ANYONE to listen to your story after waiting for two weeks to report it. UPS had every right to deny your claim. You could have knocked the speaker over in a ... | |
| VTL 5.5 vs. Lamm LL2? Add the Gill Audio Alana to your search.Shakey | |
| Montana ESP2 vs Nola Viper 2a This makes no sense. You traded the Alons in to Perotta, who HAS a pair of Montana EPS2s in stock. Why aren't they already in your home for a demo? Or have you at least listenend to them at his place?Shakey | |
| Has anyone heard the VPI Classic yet So after reading all this praise, maybe Harry should just discontinue every other table he makes? I mean why pay 10K when you can get the best for 2.5K? I'm not doubting what's been said and I think it's great that you can get that kind of sound f... | |
| Zu Essence vs Devore Nine vs Maggies Restock,Let me guess the order.Devore (long term)Maggie (short flirt)Zu (not at all)How did I do?Shakey | |
| What is it about the Cary SLI-80? >I'd say if your snorting or burning the rock your audio gear (and your car,house,and wife and kiddies) will all be down the pike soon anyway.Unless your Kieth Richards circa 1973. or one of Maddow's clients who goes to his local ATM in Zurich.... | |
| PLC Death--Common Senerio? I must have taken a wrong turn. I could have sworn I was in the speaker forum......hmmmmm....Shakey | |
| Passive Preamps If you want bloom and realistic sound from a passive, a TVC or autoformer is the way to go. Like having your cake and.......Shakey | |
| California Audio Labs Icon Mk II; NOT POWERBOSS For you guys who "can't find anything better", you aren't looking hard enough. I had one of these in a second system, and while it was pleasant enough, it was no giant killer. My old Jolida and my TRL modified Sony are head and shoulders better, a... | |
| difficulty finding CD player match for Magneplanar As I said above, you THINK you have enough power. I guarantee that unless all you listen to is "little girl + guitar" music, you are missing out on dynamic transients big time. And your bass articluation and impact would be better with more power ... |