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| Review: Bent Audio Tap Linestage Gmood1, just wanted to share that the information regarding the type of wire that John Chapman uses in the Tap's transformers is not the stock wire of the standard Stevens&Billington transformers, is correct on my part.John uses a special OCC ... | |
| Review: Bent Audio Tap Linestage Dbld, John Chapman, just like Guy Hammel of Placette, allows a 30 day home audition period to see if the Tap will work in your system and give the sonic signature your looking for. | |
| Review: Bent Audio Tap Linestage Gmood1, if you go to SIX MOONS website and look at what is called a "Pre-view" of the Bent Tap it will explain that Chapman's Bent Audio was never part of Music First, but they work together and yes both use the same transformers, but John does us... | |
| Review: Bent Audio Tap Linestage Gmood1, I could be wrong without a doubt, but I think John Chapmen has the S&B trannies customized to a certain extent compared to the stock transformers. Also, he uses Arlon Boards and ribbon wiring which could, in a very subtle way, influenc... | |
| best preamps in the 4K-8K range Tcheathertree, I just posted a review on the Bent Tap passive linestage compared to the Placette Active linestage that will provide you with information on both of these wonderful pieces. Each is in your budget range, so I would recommend you put ... | |
| How many us a Line Conditioner with a Big SS Amp Joefama, I use the Running Springs Audio Jaco line conditioner, which is non current limiting, with my Pass Labs XA-100's and Threshold SA-1's with great success and no sonic downside as far as I can tell.You will get many different opinions regar... | |
| Tube Preamps...I'm sold Clfcarney, let me comment on your statement that, "... 14 different plugs for Placette by Teajay". Yes, I shared on many different threads information on the Placette Active Line Stage regarding its sonic performance, build quality, and its very r... | |
| Tube Preamps...I'm sold Clfcarney, well I'm glad you have a sense of humor regarding your own opinion of being condescending, on to your other statements and questions.1) I prefer not to share the name of the dealer who I got the Shindo preamp, he's a fine gentleman with... | |
| Tube Preamps...I'm sold Clfcarney, I find your personnal remarks somewhat condescending, however I'll take the high road and respond to your question. But, first some remarks to your statements:1) I love when my experience differs from others regarding certain pieces the... | |
| Tube Preamps...I'm sold Tbooe, with all due respect, I'm glad your very excited regarding auditioning different reference level tube preamps, however let's not jump to the conclusion that they are far superior to the best of the reference solid state preamps around today... | |
| "Budget" preamp choices. Meyvn, I would highly recommend you put on your audition list a used Placette passive line stage, new it goes for $1600.00, however you can find used for around $900.00,yes, a little over your budget, but a killer that competes sonicly with line s... | |
| Feedback on new Ayre MX-R Monoblocks Cvman, there is a recent post that contains the information you are seeking regarding the sonics of the MX-R monoblocks. It contains my experience in auditioning them, I found them somewhat "dry/lifeless" compared to my Pass Labs XA-1`monoblocks, ... | |
| Recommend digital source for opera & classical? Osgorth, I have not had the pleasure of listening to the reference MBL digital combo. However, if you leave a post on the Reference DACS: An overall perspective thread regarding these pieces and address to Branimir, who's got great ear's and liste... | |
| Recommend digital source for opera & classical? Osgorth, I would recommend you take a look at my thread and review regarding the following:1) Reference DACS/ An overall perspective, it will provide for you a terrific amount of information on digital front ends that will be helpfull to you.2) Ac... | |
| Your top ten CD transport??? Rocc1007, the Kalista is one of the best sounding transports in the world, it should be for almost $30000.00! However I would recommend the Accustic Arts Drive1-MK2, which costs $6000.00, as a very competitive for alot less money.I have owned or a... |