tom_hankins
Responses from tom_hankins
| Preamp for manley snappers Csr827,Why not look for a used Hovland HP 200? they have a remote and have balanced outputs. I like the XLR outputs better with my BAT preamp/Snapper combo than the SE ones. | |
| Preamp for manley snappers Myself and another local Manley owner both are using BAT preamps with ours. (VK42SE & 51SE) I would like to hear the Manley 300B preamp to compare someday. | |
| audio research ph7 & Cartridge I've heard the Ph7 with several low output MC cartridges. They always sound great. the Dynavectors were down to .25 output and the ARC was very nice. IMO the 57db it offers works with this phonostage. | |
| One of the best power amp with 6CA7 tubes Manley Labs Snapper monoblocks. 100wpc | |
| Belles 350A Ref / Ayre V-1XE / Pass Labs X250.5 I dont think you will need the kind of power you are talking about getting to get the most out of the SHL5s. | |
| Belles 350A Ref / Ayre V-1XE / Pass Labs X250.5 Have not heard the Belles but had the Ayre and Pass 350.5 when I had my Thiels. I preferred the Ayre. it was just a little smoother, and fuller sounding in my system. i now own Harbeths and think the Ayre amp would match well. Which Harbeths are y... | |
| New Production EL34 / 6CA7 Anyone compared the Wing C and the new production Mullards? Main differences? I am down to these two to try in my manley Snapper amps. | |
| Sweetest SS preamp for Classical? The Classe CP-60 is another nice one your range. They come up used fairly often. | |
| Pre-Power or Int Amp for Totem Wind Dave_b,The Ayre I mentioned are there entry level, sound very good and cost alot less money than the Krells you recomended. You could problably buy the Ayre new for the price of the used Krell gear you mentioned. | |
| Best ss phono with volume control The EAR 324 is well reviewed. | |
| Pre-Power or Int Amp for Totem Wind I have heard the Winds with older model Audio research and with the Ayre K-5XE/V5XE pre, and amp combo. Both were very nice but the Ayre (IMO) was better. Had the things you described wanting in your post. | |
| LOMC... phono stage okay, but which cart? The XX2 MKII is as fast and has a more natural and smoother presentation than the 17D3. The 17D3 is a brighter cartridge that can be a little edgy. The XX2 MKII is more dynamic, better detail, and quieter, slightly more relaxed. Balanced sound fro... | |
| I have 50w+50w Tube Power Then What? http://www.harbeth.co.uk/usergroup/showthread.php?t=149Here is a nice thread started by the owner and designer of Harbeth speakers, on power needed for the SHL5s. | |
| I have 50w+50w Tube Power Then What? I have tried mine with 25wpc. No problem. Also have a friend using 25wpc in a large room with the Tannoy Kensington SE speakers. I suggested you use a sub to fill in the bottom end with the Harbeths. | |
| 5687, 7044 tube opinions? Thanks I will hunt some down. Any specific brand? |