tom_hankins
Responses from tom_hankins
| Magnepan 20.1 I have heard the Mac 1201s with the 20.1s many times and the combo is very good together. Anything but soft. I wonder if the 501s will be enough? | |
| SS balanced preamplifier for Krell FPB 400cx I have owned the Ayre K-1xe with my krell amps. I have also heard the Ayre K-5xe with krell amps at thiel. Both work very well with the krell amps. | |
| Ayre K1 owners - Do you have images of packaging. Everything comes packed in one box. the PSU sits on top of the preamp in the box. It would be better to just order a new box. | |
| How do you know when an older amp needs service? Its simple. the fake plants will never have the bloom the real ones do. | |
| VPI arm base I have heard two dynavectors used with your table and the 10.5i arm, the XX2 MKII, and XV-1s. Both sound wonderful! the XV-1s is a little pickier about setup but worth the effort. Also heard the celebration II with this setup and was not as impres... | |
| Warmish SS pre:Rowland Synergy IIi preamp/others? I have added a BAT SS preamp (VK-42se) to my system. it has added body and texure to the sound of my system. BAT might be worth a try for you too. | |
| Simaudio's new power supply for LP 5.3 You can always try one through musicdirect.com and return it within 30 days if it doesnt work for you. In my case even without the new PSX the Sim was competitive with other $2.5K and up phonostages i had in my system. The new PSX just makes every... | |
| Simaudio's new power supply for LP 5.3 Pretty much all of what Todd noticed, but I had no loss of deep bass. I also noticed a much bigger overall sound, and multiple vocals sound much more defined than before. I have around 100 hours on mine and have no intention of returning it. | |
| cartridges to enjoy without worries Dynavector XX2 MKII, great cartridge and so far (going on year two) completely worry free with deep bass and a very natural presentation. This is my third Dynavector cartridge and all have been reliable and given me lots of sonic joy. I listen to ... | |
| REGA EAR HEADPHONE AMP Check out www.head-fi.org or www.head-case.orgJust start a thread and you will get lots of help. Also check out the for sale forum on head-fi. I have owned the rega and there are many DIY amps that can be had that outperform it. | |
| Anyone using ARC pre-amp with Machintosh amps? A friend is using the ARC Ref. 3 with Mac 1201 monoblocks and the sound is great. He has had this setup with no issues for almost two years. | |
| ARC LS26 versus Cary SLP-05 I was wondering how many of the LS26 fans have spent time comparing it to the Cary 05, and why they like the LS26 so much more? I have heard the Cary in a Cary system and the music was very good. | |
| Company loyalty- What has been your favorite? Thiel, and Ayre have really impressed me both with customer service and sound quality. | |
| Levinson 333 Upgrad to 436 Monoblock I agree with Cpk, To much power is not a factor and a better sounding amp is never overkill. | |
| Class A Amp The Parasounds have a hard time with loads under 4 ohms. I would think used Krell FPB. Lots of options with lots of power and run in class A the whole way. |