tom_hankins
Responses from tom_hankins
| 2-Way Advice: Magico S1,YG Carmal,Diablo Utopia Im biased, since I owned the Carmels for well over a year. I have heard the Magico, Focal and SF. I don't think they are on the level of the Carmel. The Carmels with my BAT REX amps mono/or stereo was the most pleasing system I have had. When I ad... | |
| Where can I find a Benz lps cartridge for sale? Listening to Beethoven #5 right now on SME V, with standard counter weight. May try a heavier one (just because??). Sound is great! Moved from the Gullwing and have not looked back. If you can get one (LPs), go for it. | |
| Under $2K table/arm advice Thanks for all the help. Looks like the Origin Live is highly reviewed. I will be running a mono cartridge. Not sure which one yet. | |
| Michell Gyro SE-what arm? I used a SME V with my Gyro SE II and thought that combo with Lyra cartridge was very good. | |
| Lamm M1.2 versus Bat VK 600 There are some comparisons between the Lamms and the 600se here. http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue24/lamm12.htm | |
| Amp/Preamp combo for Wilson Sophia 3's I own and really like the sound of BAT gear with most speakers I hear with it. That said, the best I have heard any model of Wilson speaker sound has been when paired with either BAT or Doshi electronics. | |
| BAT REX II preamp I've been using the REX preamp for going on five years. Have tried many others, always IMO found the REX to be better. I'm saving for the upgrade. I think, transformers will make for a more transparent sound over using caps. | |
| Speaker input, which one, Magico, Avalon, Yg, Rock One of the things i was concerned with when moving from my Carmels with a pr. JL Audio F110 subs to Kipods was wether the Kipods could compete with the F110s. The subs with the YGs are on a much higher level. Vicksburg, I have had a chance to comp... | |
| Speaker input, which one, Magico, Avalon, Yg, Rock Have not heard the YGs with your electronics. But have heard them with many, many others. Auditioned speakers from most in there price ranges and bought the Carmels, and now own the Kipod II signatures (active). Use them in a 14 x 19 x 8 foot room... | |
| Attention Thiel CS3.7 owners I've had a chance to hear the 3.7s with alot of gear. IMO, hearing them with the Hegel H30 at RMAF a couple years ago, was the best I ever heard them sound. | |
| Buying A Cartridge Direct From Japan I've used 2juki (ebay) for a new cartridge. Very happy with my purchase. He offered a week or two return option then, but not sure if he still does now. | |
| Speakers for Electronic Music? I'm with wolf_garcia. I'd look for the best full range speaker in your price range that will work with your amp. Used legacys in that range would work well. | |
| Harbeth Owners which model? Never did get them sounding as good as I thought they should. | |
| Harbeth Owners which model? I've owned and used the 40.1s in an 18 X 14 room. Also used the SHL5s with REL subs in the same room. Had trouble with getting the bass to sound connected to the rest of the speakers with three different (very good) amps and the 40.1s. In the end ... | |
| Wilson Alexia - what's the competition I would also include any of the YG Acoustics speakers. To me, they out perform the Wilsons and Magicos in there price ranges. Would like to hear the Vandy 5a carbon, I really like the 7. |