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The Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones
I agree 110% with Fatparrot - the Beatles were simply the most creative group and injected R&R with so much more than the Stones who were/are a great R&R band. I must add the Yardbirds were easily the most tecnically competent group - incr... 
Warm and Detailed S.S. Amp?
May I humbly suggest the MusikLab Dual-Mono amplifiers from Denmark. The designer, Michael Edinger, designed the circuits for amplifiers receiving the TAS "Golden EAr" Awards. The Dual Mono D-220 represents the "next generation"of thse previous de... 
Which components knocked you out on first listen?
Rogers LS3/5A w/Janis subwoofers. The amps were classic tube designs (I think 70's marantz) with a Linn LP-12 source. My first experience with a true high-performance system and it was absolutely mind blowing at the time. I still have my LS3/5A sp... 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
B,Thanks for your comments. Metronome has a new model (CD5-Signature) that also has a tube (6922) output + a varible volume out. "It's simply irresistable"! (cue the dancing girls with guitars)Jim Ricketts/ tmh audio 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
Hi Guys,I've been traveling this weekend, found this thread and wanted to make a few comments of the Metronome Kalista specifically and also the C2A DAC.Most, if not all reviews, have described the Kalista of being quite accurate in tonality, reso... 
Can you suggest a warm high-end CD player?
Our new Metronome CD5-Signature offers accuracy & dynamics with a 6922 tube output to "flavor" the sound any way you like.More info: http://www.tmhaudio.com/Jim Ricketts/tmh audio 
Anyone familiar with the Manger driver?
Thanks Spere for your comments - the Manger's are quite extraordinary. I have found them revealing of what you feed them but have been pleasantly surprised the "little" Zerobox 109 with its' 8" Scan Speak woofer can sound simply superb with a Sony... 
Anyone familiar with the Manger driver?
GBM,Your comment "doesn't have the fog" is a great description of the Manger speaker including the Zerobox 109. Watch for an upcoming rave review!!!btw, tmh audio is the US importer. More info at http://www.tmhaudio.comJim Ricketts/tmh audio 
Anyone familiar with the Manger driver?
GM,I forgot to ask in my last post, which Manger loudspeaker did you hear?Thanks!Jim Ricketts/tmh audio 
Anyone familiar with the Manger driver?
GB,You, your brother and I are defnitely on the same page. The realism is what jumps out when you hear any Manger loudspeaker and it's unmistakable. The Manger louspeaker has caused this SET tubeguy to re-think amplification. I can no longer accep... 
Anyone familiar with the Manger driver?
D_edwards, Thanks for the info re: the amps - feel free to send to me jim@tmhaudio.comBut I must say our Metronome Class-A mono amps (AMT-70 and AMT-140) are fast, ultra-wide bandwidth, detailed and so clear & pure. Great power supply for expl... 
Anyone familiar with the Manger driver?
Hey Guys,A bit of updated info re: the Manger driver. Daniela Manger has indeed further refined the driver which is now quite linear in response and impedance. Much easier to drive and achieve even more spectacular results. Now the caveat, since t... 
Anyone familiar with the Manger driver?
Ooops, bad link. Try this one for more Manger info and specs....http://www.tmhaudio.com/Manger.htm 
Anyone familiar with the Manger driver?
As the US distributor of Manger, some additional clarification re: the Manger driver, especially the range and crossover points...1. The Manger driver actually has a bandwidth of ~ 85-35khz.2. In the Swing model, the crossover to the Subsonic subw... 
Isoclean fuses: definitely worth it
I'm a believer in fuse quality impacting the sonics and discovered an all silver fuse (wire and end caps) that provide greater performance in all areas vs. isoclean. Noticeable improvements in overall speed, transparency, purity, resolution and im...