tom_hankins
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| BAT vk-75se ARC vs115 vs110 comparisons? had a ref 110 and didnt like it as much as my VTLs I had at the time. I since got the BAT REXpower stereo and now monoblock amps. If i didnt have these i would own the BAT 150se amps. I agree with above. At there used prices, a no brainer | |
| What is the single best pre amp you have ever hear Have to pick two.Veloce LS-1BAT REX | |
| The BEST system you've ever built !!!! Current system, still saving for my ultimate cartridge but sounds wonderful now.Avid sequel tableSME V arm w/kubala balanced cableBenz Micro Gullwing cartridgeBAT VK-P10 phonostageBAT REX preampBAT REXPower monoblocksYG Acoustics Carmel speakersJL... | |
| Harbeth Comparison I have owned both the SHL5 and 40.1, The midrange is more detailed with the 40.1, much more bass both in depth and fullness. Can be very hard to control depending on room and amplification. Treble seemed more extended in the shl5 but not better or... | |
| Best RMAF 2012 1. GTT room, YG acoustics, Tenor, Veloce2. Small highwater room, Horning speakers, Pure Sound3. Veloce, YG acoustics room4. BAT, Rockport room | |
| $18k Tube preamp for large scale symphonies please BAT REX | |
| Turntable Upgrade Suggestions I prefer the Michell Orbe SE with SME arm over the classic 3. Open, airy, and still has weight to the music. I would add it to your list in $6K table/arm systems. Used will put you in a higher range. I would get a used SME V over a new SME 309 for... | |
| What equipment do you most regret parting with?? Koetsu rosewood signature Platinum cartridge | |
| Dead Can Dance Does it Again DCD was very, very good show! Great music, great performance, and the sound quality was super good! I've been on a roll for really good shows lately. | |
| REL G2 or JL Audio F112 ..thoughts for 2 channel I used RELs before the JL audios I use now. For me, the F110s have been an upgrade in everyway. (and I liked the RELs alot) Setup was about the same. | |
| BAT vk-3ix and Parasound Halo A21 match? With an output of 1K on the BAT preamp you will be fine. I used a BAT VK-31se with the Parasound JC-1s and Thiel CS7.2s and got good sound. | |
| Dead Can Dance Does it Again I'll order it tomorrow. Thanks! Probably here most of it live sept. 5th. Have tickets to them then. | |
| Lyra vs. Lyra I moved from the Delos to Kleos a few months ago. If I was to do it over I would skip the Kleos and go right to the Titan i. Overall, although I find many of the same improvments Theo has enjoyed, I preferred music more with the Delos. Probably in... | |
| Gain for HO MC or MM cartridge? Thanks everyone. Phono has a minimum gain of 42db and preamp adds 17db gain. cartridge is a Grado ref. 1, which I see advertised at either 4.0 or 5.0 output. Guess it will be fine. | |
| Clearaudio innovation wood or SME 20/3 I am leaning towards the SME. My next cartridge will be the Titan i. I think (going by Larryi's description) my cartridge, table, and speakers fall into the lively camp. While everything else is leaning the other way. I've got to the point with th... |