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Berning ZH270 Synergy
I am running the Berning with Gallo Nucleus Reference 2 speakers and the sound is magic. The sound is lightning fast with fantastic resolution and dynamics. As soon as I get home everyday the first thing I do is fire up the system. I tried running... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Well, I just recieved 2 more pair of Phillips miniwatt GZ34's. One pair is the metal base labeled Adzam (looks and sounds just like my other Phillips miniwatt(which is labeled Phillips Miniwatt). The other pair is the Phillips miniwatt GZ34 with b... 
Merlin VSM vs. Gallo Reference 2 or 3
Hi Scott,Thanks for contacting me about the Merlins that you will be buying. If you see this post please call me again, as I forgot to get your phone number.Hi Will, I will give you a call to discuss the sound of the Gallo's. I am recovering from ... 
Merlin VSM vs. Gallo Reference 2 or 3
Thanks for the input. I just heard from a friend in Dayton, Ohio, and he says he will be getting a pair of the VSM-MM's after the first of the year. I will make it a point to pack up my Berning amp and go up and hear them. 
Gallo reference /TAS vs Me
Teonyc,How did the amping of your second voice coil on the Ref 3's sound? 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Ethifi,I heard the Ref 3 in a dealers showroom hooked to my Berning ZH270 tube amp. The speakers were not fully broken in, but they did sound very good. I already own the Gallo Ref 2's so I was not totally blown away (because I am used the the exc... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
My mistake guys, Mick did not say the DAC he is working on is a tube design. He did tell me it should sell for around $500. Sounds pretty exciting. 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Have you guys heard that Mick is working on a Tube DAC. If Mick is on the case, there may be hope for CD's yet. 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Sorlowski, I have a friend that owns a pair of Parasound JC-1's. They are very powerful (400 wpc) and have tons of current. He is using them with Soundlab M1's and they sound great (very close to the sound of tubes). They would have no problem run... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Congratulations to both Mondie and Slipknot 1 on recieving your preamps. I have had my Syrah for about two and a half year (ever since I started the thread) and I still get excited every time I power my system up. I feel that all of my components ... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Larry,Keep me informed on the 6922's for the phono stage.Cheers,Tom 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Sorlowski,I am glad that the thread I started 2 and a half years ago has led you to the Supratek family. Welcome aboard! 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Sorry, I meant to say Phillips miniwatt GZ34 in the rectifier position. Cello, what tubes do you recommend for the phono stage of the Cortese. I believe mine will have 6922's. 
Preamp Deal of the Century
I agree with Cello. The Tung Sol Black Glass round plates do magic in my Syrah that no other tubes do. My other tubes of choice are GEC KT66's and Rogers 6f6g's in the regulator (I have been rotating them), and Phillips miniwatt 5ar4 in the rectif... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Have any of you guys had a mono switch installed by Mick on your preamps. If so, did it improve the sound on mono LP's? I used to have an Audible Illusions preamp before my Supratek, which had a mono switch. It did improve the sound of mono LP's t...