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| Mono amps... also there's a newer Bryston that's 2 7Bs in one chassis (14B?), i.e., 500w per channel but one chassis. You might ask about that too.TS | |
| do tube amps have weak midbass? I listened to a YBA 2alpha power amp (ss) once and that had the strongest most kicking midbass I've ever heard. This was confirmed in reviews of various YBA equipment in Stereophile.My Counterpoint hybrid amp is wonderfully liquid but lacks in thi... | |
| ARC SP6 or 9; Audible Illusions M3A;Couterpoint 5 Maybe the ARC would provide synergy. The Vandersteen's are warmish speakers and the Counterpoint is a warmish pre-amp, it depends on what kind of music you like. If it's rock-type stuff, you might be better off with a preamp such as the ARC.I thin... | |
| I could not believe my ears Possibly. Don't automatically assume it was the cords though. I've heard things I've never heard before listening to a recording on a car cassette player! It's great when it happens...sometimes you have to listen to a piece several times before ce... | |
| 1.0 vs. 1.5 Meter Digital Cable Unless you have an incredibly resolving system and golden ears, I would have to disagree that the extralength (negligible) would affect the sound! Your preconceptions would probably alter the sound more. BTW, I'm not one of those people who think ... | |
| ML No 383 to ML Nos 380S & 335 I wouldn't bother. I very much doubt with your music preferences that the change would improve the sound. It would be better spent on an Audio Research or Conrad Johnson integrated amp (or VAC) as a second amp, with that type of music and those sp... | |
| Most compatable amp for ACI Sapphire III Hi, forget about Rotel, the sound is boring. Take a foray into an integrated tube amp (antique sound, jolida, dynaco, used conrad johnson or audio research) and you'll thank me. Also get an NAD turntable and a grado cartridge (budget analog) and g... | |
| Burning question regarding upgrading paths 1) E - sell system and start over. it's the process that's fun, not the outcome.my advice on what to replace it with: only minimalist tube circuits + sensitive speakers will satisfy your zen quest and still allow forays into audio (however, true z... | |
| Which CD-player with Paradigm 40 and ATI 2505 A solid state amp/preamp is likely to highlight brightness no matter what CD player you use. If you don't like brightness you'll have to alter your amplification components probably. | |
| What Would you Trade your System FOR? Yes, do it then...trade your system and work for world peace (are they mutually incompatible?) I'm finding I'm spending a lot of tiem on my system and even with upgrades because it gives me a sense of control over things in a difficult time. Yet o... | |
| Online vinyl? also www.amusicdirect.com (the "a" is not a misprint) has turntable packages and LPs and CDs, excellent catalog.I would recommend VPI HW 19 MkIII (retail 1250) + Origin Live modified Rega RB-250 arm (about 600) + Dynavector 10X4 Gold (450) + EAR 8... | |
| Best Used tube Preamp 1700-- 2500: advice needed I'm with Otto. The SA-11 is a very rare bird, and the original company is out of business, but Mike Elliott does still do upgrades on all his models.Try finding a SA-5000 or 5.1 (includes phono) - already a great sounding piece - and considering h... | |
| How does BAT VK-60 do in Low-end frequency? Hi, I do not have experience comparing these products, but doubt very much that the VK-60 would give you more punch than the Rowland into the B&Ws, which are relatively insensitive speakers. The VK-60 only puts out about 35 watts into 8 ohms. ... | |
| commodity liquidity wow, there are some great points here. especially about leasing audio equipment.if only the equipment makers had consciously employed the 'planned obsolescence' strategy of american carmakers, the industry would be in better shape? i suppose that ... | |
| Tube amp for a somewhat difficult load I would think the Audio Research models would be worth looking into. Also Sonic Frontiers. Neither of these makes give you "tube sound" in the sense of soft sounding, they are supposed to be 'accurate' not 'tubey'. You could try the 'V-12' from Ca... |