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| C-J Premier 12's vs. ARC VT100 MKII--advice? Thanks for all the advice. One thing I'm wondering is: can one assume that a tube amp from one mfg. with a given # & type of tubes, will have roughly the same power output as an amp from a different mfg, with the same # & type of tubes? I ... | |
| VTL Service ?? This is a very sobering thread! I was just considering buying used MB-450 monoblocs (again) when I found this topic. My experience with VTL is a bit mixed: I own a TL 2.5 pre-amp that I bought used a couple of years ago, & absolutely love. No ... | |
| Questions about the Merlin TSM-M I have Merlin TSM-M's (on Osiris stands); with a VTL 2.5TL pre-amp & ARC VT100 MKII amp. I love this combination. I'm using them in a 12x16 ft. room. Someone you might want to ask for advice is Rich of Signature Sound. I believe Galen Carol is... | |
| Rogue Amps: Unlike other Tube amps I'm wondering about the new S'phile review of the Rogue 99 pre-amp (as I've been on a "search for the Holy Grail" for some time, in thinking of upgrading from my VTL 2.5TL). Is it as great as the reviewer claims? Equaling or bettering the VTL 5.5?... | |
| Good Match for B&W 802's and Pass Labs X650 Are they Nautilus 802's? Or Matrix 802's? | |
| Need more punch from my B&W802 III HT setup These are just my thoughts as I've owned B&W M802 SIII's for a few years. I'm more of an audio person than HT, altho I do watch/listen to DVD's with my CAL CL25, B&W M802's, ARC VT100 MKII, etc.B&W M802's are not the easiest speakers t... | |
| Opinions on VTL preamps My impression of VTL is, they are EXTREMELY helpful by phone when something goes wrong, even if you bought it used & out of warrenty. But then, I've never had to send something in to them for out-of-warrenty repair work. I think a more importa... | |
| Any opinions on VTL mono-blocs MB450, etc ? Thanks for all the feedback here.....also has anyone owned/listened to C-J Premier 12's? Would they be "better" than the ARC VT100? They are about the same price as the VTL MB450's, but have *only* 4 6550's each (as opposed to 8 6550's each in the... | |
| Has anyone used "The Packaging Store" to ship? Thanks for all the advice! After talking to this place a few more times, I also didn't feel comfortable enough to ship my speakers thru them. And it got too ridiculously expensive as well. And you're right; they do use peanuts. These B&W M802'... | |
| Phono Amp Recommendations Deana,It would be informative if you listed your other components, plus your current TT set-up. Also would be interesting to read another post once you've gotten your phono pre & experienced vinyl again. And I'm wondering what all those mint L... | |
| Need advice on Cary 303-200: best power cord, etc. Drew, & Marakanetz: Thanks for all the advice; very informative! I will try some of your suggestions. Interesting thing I am finding, HDCD discs on the Cary sound truly amazing (I do have a couple of the Reference Recordings CD's). More of a d... | |
| Need advice on Cary 303-200: best power cord, etc. Drew, & Marakanetz: Thanks for all the advice; very informative! I will try some of your suggestions. Interesting thing I am finding, HDCD discs on the Cary sound truly amazing (I do have a couple of the Reference Recordings CD's). More of a d... | |
| Cambridge SoundWorks or B&W802/803 Matrix/Nautilus Well, here's my opinion: 1. DON'T spend $2K on Cambridge SoundWorks speakers. If you really like the $600 ones, that might make some sense. 2. All the B&W's you are thinking of are going to be very demanding & revealing of the rest of your... | |
| Personal experience with Cary gear and... I'm just curious, how are you powering B&W M802's w/a 20wpc amp?? They like lots of power, as do all B&W Nautilus speakers. I would definitely check out Merlins, they are a lot more efficient & like tubes, but I'd call Merlin to discus... | |
| help guy backs out of a sale after m.o. is iss Not to quibble with any of the above posts, but from my experience with several diff. banks, a Money Order CAN be stopped, while a Cashier's Check CANNOT be stopped unless it is stolen. (This is why, when buying a house, sellers & or escrow fi... |