tom_munro
Responses from tom_munro
| HG Silver Lace Revisited Kitch29, I don't know how long you have had your SL. I found the treble to take a long time to develop that airy quality that allows cymbals to shimmer and float free of the speakers. The soundstage also becomes less recessed, and all frequencies ... | |
| HG Silver Lace Revisited I would agree that the price performance ratio is outstanding. Excellent detail retrieval, open and focused soundstage, impactful and deep bass, and a nice balanced presentation. Just a tad on the cool side of neutral, but the SLs let the music fl... | |
| Need feedback on Classe amps For what its worth, I auditioned the CAM350s in my system for an extended weekend driving Thiel CS7.2s. I found the sound to be engaging, vivid and dynamic. Less bland sounding then a CA300 I auditioned a few years back. I have auditioned the ML N... | |
| Tube Replacements for SF Line 3? I tried the NOS Amperex 7308 and Phillips ECF82 from Upscale in my Line 3. This combination had much better tonal color then the stock Sovteks, but they were a bit soft in the extremes for my taste, and had less overall resolution and control. Kev... | |
| Surrounds for Thiel 3.6 system? I'm using Paradigm Reference ADPs with my CS7.2s and don't feel the need to upgrade. They blend well with the Thiels and provide a nice wrap around effect that I didn't get when using a pair of Matrix 805s. The ADPs are dipoles which mount on the ... | |
| Is B K ref 30 and 7250 amp good? I can't comment on the Ref 30 processor, but I did own the 7250 for two weeks. Its a nice amp, but at 2500 retail I didn't feel it was competitive. In my set up, which is dedicated to HT, I felt that the 7250 smeared details and and had a soft lea... | |
| Transparent Cables - Worth the money? I'm using all Transparent Ultra cabling in my system and find that they work very well with my Thiels. I've recently made some changes that could be further enhanced by using balanced ics. However, Transparent is one of the few cable companies whe... | |
| SF Line 3 vs. Rogue 99 I think Craig consisely sums it up. At the current selling price the Line 3 is a bargain compared to its competition. Still, most audio products have a sonic signiture and only you can determine if it works for you in your system. I can only tell ... | |
| Amo Experiences with Thiel CS6s? I currently drive my CS7.2s with Bryston 7Bs, and have been looking for an amp that will improve on the 7Bs without sacrificing the large scale dynamics that the 7Bs are capable of. If your budget is tight the 7Bs are quite satisfying and very cap... | |
| ARC LS 25 MK II vs. BAT VK30SE I am considering these two preamps as well. While I have auditioned the LS25 in my system I have not been able to audition the BAT VK30SE. The nearest BAT dealer to me is a 3hr drive. What are the sonic characteristics that folks who prefer the BA... | |
| Upgrade Thiel 7 s to 7.2 s ? I have a second hand pair of CS7.2s that I purchased for ~7k that are in very good condition. I haven't heard the CS7s in comparison, so I can't comment on the merit of upgrading to the CS7.2s. In TAS's review of the CS7.2, one of the reviewers up... | |
| Keeping cables off the floor I place two inch sections of romex wire, bent into a semi circle, under my speaker cable and interconnects where they would come in contact with the carpet. The effect is subtle, and most noticeable with ICs. I found that images have better focus ... | |
| Tired of My Thiel's!!! UPGRADE TIME??? I bought a pair of CS7.2s second hand. Occasionally I feel like I bought a Mercedes that I can't afford the insurance and upkeep on. But whenever I audition other speakers it becomes pretty obvious that the Thiels are doing some things that alot o... | |
| Amps and Women In the last couple of years when I audition major equipment purchases I find the right moment to ask my wife to take some time and listen. She normally has a different impression then I do, and sometimes helps me to undo a predilection towards cer... | |
| Snake oil and tweaks that work! If you listen in a room with a suspended floor you can improve bass quality by stiffening the floor joists from below. This only works if it is pratical to position adjustable jack posts from a basement or cross base location, and if the expanse o... |