south43
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| Mixing SS and Tubes I did have a all tube rig(LS-7,Anthem amp1) but found the bass somewhat lacking. It may have been a mismatch of components. I now have a AE-3(cary) and a Audible Illusions pwr amp(yes they did make a ss amp). Very fine sound these two make. Elevic... | |
| Personal amp evolution Just going back 2yrs: Aragon 4004 MK1, Anthem Amp1, Audible Illusions S120. I'm thinking about going back to those glowing bottles. Nice thread! | |
| BNC Connectors- Do they really hurt performance? Hi Albertporter, Your post makes sense. I have gear that has only bnc's(transport,dip super). I had wondered about sonics with adaptors but all is well. Carnare seems to take the 75 ohm issue to heart. Thanks for the info. | |
| Need help with tubes for AES AE-3 I agree with the above statements. The Sylvanias are the best sounding. I do have a pair of Tungsols GT that don't sound bad. Kevin will steer you in the right direction. Good listening! | |
| AES/Cary AE-3 preamp:Phase Inverting or not? Hi Ake, I have the AES-3 without the mod(do have the oil caps). I do have the spkrs cables reversed and have not tried it the other way. You make a good point about phase. A dealer friend told me that most people can't hear the difference when swi... | |
| 6sn7's for the AE-3? Thanks everyone for their response. I'm listening to the tungsol's at the moment. Not bad but the sylvania's are still on top. Stay tuned. | |
| Are the TMC directional cables?What is this anyway Hi A1ek001, I as you am not a engineer but I believe the way a wire comes off the spool determines signal flow. I ordered a couple of feet of silver wire to do my own ic's and the seller included a arrow as to the direction the cables signal shoul... | |
| Are the TMC directional cables?What is this anyway I did own a pair of TMC's and asked them about this. The arrow you see on the rca's does point them in the right direction. Good listening! | |
| Counterpoint Hybrid Amps: How do they sound? I can't speak on the pre amps and amps Counterpoint once made but I do have the DA-11 transport. This machine is well built and was a demo unit at the time I brought it. The only thing that has been replaced is the belt and the display is out. Som... | |
| What's everybody listening to this evening? I bet you don't have this one: Grover Washington JR Then and Now. This is the only disc I know of where Grover does straight ahead jazz. Here's the rest of the line up: Igor Butman-tenor,Ron Carter-bass,Tommy Flanagan-piano, Miguel Fuentes-percuss... | |
| Great pics from Stereophile show Good info and pics. Thanks! | |
| Help me decide: Anthem Pre2LSE or SF Line 1 Pre I agree with S7horton. Anthem porducts are nice but SF does build a better unit. I once owned a Pre 2L and traded it for a LS7. | |
| Speaker recs. Please read all and reply. b&W, Vand Keep in mind that with the Maggies you will need the room to keep them away from the back wall. With the Vandys placement is not as critical and you can get away with less power. Good listening! | |
| Met Richard Vandersteen today Actually I believe Vandersteen spkrs are the only time aligned without baffles. I mentioned the Meadowlark spkrs at the question and answer session and was told they were similar but had the baffle. I think the time aligned procedure has something... | |
| Met Richard Vandersteen today Thanks to all who replied. As to the answers Richard gave: Spica, Meadowlark Audio, Dunlavy,Thiel, and I think he mentioned Quad. He also said of the Spica that it is the TC-50 not the 60 that is time aligned. Truly a nice afternoon. |