tomic601
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| Bi-Wire internal vs. external is all the difference, …. YMMV | |
| Audio Research Ref75 se all the amplifiers you are considering have a reputation as reliable. All come from long standing storied firms in the industry. w reputation for quality. A tube amp will wear out tubes eventually…and when tubes fail something has to give, typical... | |
| Audio Research Ref75 se The Atlas is a Bad A amplifier and has two additional possible future upgrades thru the factory the Signature and Eclipse. All three superb and as you may know have a built in high pass filter compatible w Vandersteen powered bass models. | |
| Audio Research Ref75 se Sunil at Sunny Components in W. Covina ( LA ) carries Vandy and Bryston. i have not heard this specific amp so i won’t risk my reputation, but i do use two 60 wpc Bryston monoblocks in a mobile recording rack with a variety of speakers and i can s... | |
| Audio Research Ref75 se I would also recommend IF you go solid state to listen to low or no global feedback amplifiers like Ayre, Simaudio Moon, Belles… also a typical brand carried by many Vandy dealers for a reason, along w Aesthetix. Jim | |
| Audio Research Ref75 se Many Vandersteen dealers carry ARC…. for a reason. The REF75se is a superb amp and should you stay in the Vandy line will take you up to and especially suitable for Quattro ( because of the high pass and built in sub ). Depending on how old your 2... | |
| Are there any audiophile Air BnB's? Waterfront systems both places, what’s a fair damage deposit on a system approaching $200K ? Asking for a friend ? We rented a desert place with a high end soundbar and a sub, it worked …but i brought my own wine… Seriously, good thread, fair... | |
| Why spend more than $25 per piece of equipment on vibration reduction? when all got is a hammer, everything looks like…. a….spring…. | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Rust Never Sleeps | |
| I believe I experienced great PRAT for the first time @earthtones what a lovely lovely system f;-) i can assure you digital prat possible with the basic ingredients you have ! Some like minded ingredients.. https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/3803 Maybe also consider joining the Vandy owners... | |
| Can one have too many tube components in a system? Dave - Solid state ! F-15 air to air combat record 104 to Zip, Nada, Nyet. in my Mac the Blackburns and Tele duke it out for supremacy…. since Winter of 1965 for me…i am low milage | |
| LP Vinyl: Quality, Pressing, Label, Weight, Where to Buy ??? +++ all the info above plus invest at a minimum in a wet / vac record cleaner. i frequent Discogs, rarely buy below 99% positive feedback and never below NM- on the disc. Enjoy the rabbit hole as Brian so aptly said ! | |
| Suggest your most desired MSRP $1,500-$3,000 Stand Mount for a Shootout. with 4 other pair in the room, will you be shorting the inactive drivers ? | |
| Suggest your most desired MSRP $1,500-$3,000 Stand Mount for a Shootout. ….and the plan to level match is ? | |
| I believe I experienced great PRAT for the first time Enjoy the music ;-) even a decent Pinot has PRAT…. you see unless we are experiencing vs. writing about it, we are reduced to imperfect…words…. How can an emotional connection be ..imperfect ? |