tom_hankins
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| Krell FBP vs Parasound JC1 I have owned the JC-1s (not finicky at all) and now use the Krell FPB 650M monoblocks. The Krells are a little darker sounding overall than the JC-1s. Maybe a little more high freq. detail with the JC-1s. But the Krells are smoother and more music... | |
| Thiel 7.2 and the 3.7 Rtnl,Owning the 7.2s (like you) and listening to the 3.7s on many occasions....I (like you also) dont consider it the successor to the 7.2 either. Everything I have bought or upgraded since getting the 7.2s has been to compliment them. I dont see ... | |
| Thiel 7.2 and the 3.7 Rtn1,The cost of a pr. of 3.7s is $10K, not five. Also the 7.2s in the standard finish were $13.5. They are comparible and I can see some who are not great fans of the Thiels thinking the 3.7 are the best they have made. I like my 7.2s. If I owned... | |
| Krell SACD Standard question.... I guess I will stay away from the Krell. To bad, the player made very nice music. | |
| Cartridge recommendations VPI Scoutmaster I have had very good results with the Dynavectors. Used the 17D2MKII with my Scoutmaster and have used the 17D3 and now the XX-2 MKII with my Superscoutmaster. | |
| Anyone audition the new Thiel 3.7s yet? I agree, the speakers are very good looking in person. | |
| Anyone audition the new Thiel 3.7s yet? I've spent several hours with them. Very nice. If you do a search there is a thread comparing them with the CS7.2s. | |
| VPI table owners, help please. Just an update. Have been using the Audioquest Cheetahs for a while now and feel no need to change. (well, maybe the Skys) | |
| Tubes for Cary SLP-05 Here are few combos of 6sn7s that I have used and think would meet what your looking for in sound.Ken-Rad VT-231 (black glass) in front of Sylvania VT231s.Sylvania 6sn7W metal base or black base tall bottle in front of sylvania 1952 tall bottle ba... | |
| Tubes for Cary SLP-05 Here are some other Sylvanias I have used and liked as much as the metal base and are a little cheaper. The 1952 tall bottle ("bad Boys") and the 6sn7W tall bottles. Which are pretty much the same as the metal base only plastic base. You can get s... | |
| Thiel 7.2 and the 3.7 The 3.7s are in an all Ayre system right now. I have had my 7.2s in an all Ayre system up until recently. The 3.7s Are using VPI Scoutmaster with Dynavector 17D2 MKII cartridge or Ayre C-5XE CDP, Ayre P-5XE phonostage, Ayre K-1XE preamp and Ayre M... | |
| Thiel 7.2 and the 3.7 I've been twice. These are the differences I notice between the two speakers. This is not to say (IMO) either speaker is lacking in any of these areas, just the differences between the two. The 7.2s have more midbass punch, are more detailed, and ... | |
| Preamps w/ best transparency/top end, no brightnes Ayre K-1xe with there phonostage.(which is very good) | |
| Best Speakers to Audition in the $5-10k range? I would check out the new Thiels. They are very nice and as good as I have heard under $10K.(I cant think of anything I like more in this price range) My second choice if your tastes lean slightly to the warmer side of the fence would be the Quatr... | |
| Amps for Vandersteen Quatro I've heard the Quatros several times with the Ayre amps. They have always made beautiful music together. The only speaker/amp combo that have made think about trading in my Thiels. |