tom_hankins
Responses from tom_hankins
| can I get your input on a inexpensive pre-amp For tubes you can probably find one of the Marsh, BAT, Manley, or Dodd pres in your budget used. | |
| Gain challenge with Lyra Delos I used 66db of gain on my BAT phono when using my Delos, to run my preamp (BAT REX) with volume around 12 oclock. | |
| Tube Integrated Pairing For Harbeth Monitor 30.1 The best sounding tube gear I used with both the SHL5 and 40.1 when I had them were from BAT and Manley. I preferred the BAT and would look for a used integrated from either company. The BAT will be tube pre/SS amp hybred. | |
| Benz RubyZ vs. Gullwing? Audioquest4life,Thanks, sounds like the Z might be a happy medium between the LP-s and Gullwing. Have sent out emails to see if I can find one. | |
| Benz RubyZ vs. Gullwing? I understand the Benz situation and have no problem waiting if I trade up. Happy to keep the Gullwing until they get it together. I'm in good shape as my Benz is only 3-4 months old. Any thoughts on the differences between the two cartridges? | |
| Tube pre/power combo for Rockport Aviors They have gotten great reviews when shown with the BAT REX pre and amps. Heard them with BAT SS amp at RMAF and sound was also good there. | |
| Impressions of the BAT REX Its been several months since moving to the REX monoblocks from the REX stereo amp. Its true power does corrupt. :)Not a fault to them, music making machines. | |
| Tube Monoblocks in the 5-7K Range I would go with either a used pr. of BAT VK-150se or the Carvers. | |
| New amps for Classe Wilson system Used BAT VK-600se. Tons of power and a great match with the Wilson speakers. Probably only around half your budget. I used the JC-1s for a couple years and prefer the weight and body with equal detail the BAT amp offers. | |
| Lyra Delos vs Grado Statement Reference low output Sad to say that the soul the Grado SR1 adds is veiled, colored, and lacks clarity. Thats probably why alot of reviewers dont use them. They tend to mask the (good and bad) recordings. I dont use either the Lyra or the Grado now, just think when co... | |
| Lyra Delos vs Grado Statement Reference low output Ive owned both in the same system and listen to mostly jazz, male and female vocals, some folk/country, and some classical and classic rock. I cant remember a single album of any type music that the Grado was as realistic as the lyra. It added som... | |
| Ayre K5xe vs BAT Pre The BAT VK-51se and VK-42se preamps are a steal at there used prices. IMO a step up from the Ayre your using now and (personal preference) nicer than the K-1xe. I also think after living with the BAT amp for a while you might find the V5xe a littl... | |
| Ayre K5xe vs BAT Pre I moved from Ayre to BAT system and have been very happy with the change. Started with the BAT VK-31se and then went to the Ayre K-1xe. It was nice but could not match the midrange or bass of the bat. Then went on to the BAT VK-42se (ss) preamp. b... | |
| What tonearm and cartridge for Avid Sequel TT? kenley, Was wondering what you ended up doing? I use the Sequel/sme V with Benz Gullwing, nice combo that i like more than the Lyra Kleos or Grado Statement Ref. 1 that ive used with this table/arm combo. | |
| BAT Thoughts..... What Tom in post above said. The REX amps are the best I've owned and in the top three amps, tube or SS I've heard. And although very costly, alot less money than the amps i would say compete with them. |