thorman
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| SS amp for B&W 801ms2 Emotiva XPA1 or W4S SX100 I ran my 801/2 matrix with a Threshold S300/series 2 amplifier with Classe 5 Solid state Preamp and Audio Rsearch SP-11 ( tubes ) preamp and both combo's were excellent..The S/Series Threshold amps were a great match for the the 801/2 speakers...... | |
| Sylvania tubes I use ( and like ) the Sylvania 12bh7a ( Yellow Print )Pinch Plates...i think they are from the Early 60's..I purchased them from ( Tubeworld.com ) Very nice tube.... | |
| Help Thor preamp IEC replacement required, Blindjim Glad I could help.. | |
| Help Thor preamp IEC replacement required, Why not just contact ( new thor owner ) Ted @ Highendaudio.com and just have him either send you a replacment or send it in and have it repaired??? | |
| Stereo reciever / integrated amp suggestions? Vintage Sansui AU Series( Au 517or Au717 ) Intergrated Amp...Sound great and will work well with JBL ... | |
| Skylan stand tweeks Chashas1 The info I was given from Noel was concerning Sand..which is heavier and more dense than Rice..You should listen to Noel,he knows his business very well........Because rice is lighter and less dense than sand,me guess is thats why Noel to... | |
| threaded heavyfeet question Checkout the Edensound Bearpaws also..I like them very much....... | |
| Skylan stand tweeks For me the trick with the Skylans were not only the Dots between stand and monitor but also the amount of ( sand for me ) fill you apply into the stands..This can vary quite a bit . I noticed a bit of difference also in the type of cabinet constru... | |
| Skylan stand tweeks Chashas1 I am using 2 in the front and one in the middle in the back..Works fine....... | |
| Skylan stand tweeks You can also try the Herbies Big Fat Dots on top of the stands...I am using similar and found they work better the little corner nibs installed on the stands..I actually got them from Noel at Skylan..They are about 3/4" Diameter 1/4" thick ( or hi... | |
| Sophia 2 with Plinius? How about the Parasound JC-1 Monoblocks..I would think that would be a fantastic combo........ | |
| EL34 SED, Black Sable or Genelex Gold Lion? Musicophile : Check with ( Search ) Jim McShane tubes ..Jim has a great reputation for his tube Knowledge and Selling and sells both tubes your are interested in... From what I can gather the Genelex G/Lion is a more Linear ( or more neutral ) tub... | |
| Recommendation needed for Turntable You might consider a T/Table from Vinylnirvana.com he does great work on Vintage t/tables ( Thorens and A.R ) and would be a good safe start for a table in your pricerange...He does have an excellent following...... | |
| System matching - phono stage The Minimax is a great Phono amp,,But its not tooby like the EAR...If you like neutral you'll love the Minimax.. | |
| Building Second System...which cables in my budget Used Paul Speltz anti cables..Cheap and great for the $$$$ |