tomic601

Responses from tomic601

Whats on your turntable tonight?
@slaw i was a 4AM guy for many, many years... the reprogramming took awhile... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Beach open here w restrictions and sun is shining on a decent surf !!!!!Van Morrison- Bang SessionsLucinda Williams - Good Souls Better Angels 
Why do you think Bi-Wiring improves the sound ?
My Reference power amps don’t have emitter resistors :-) and certainly no global feedback... 
Why do you think Bi-Wiring improves the sound ?
@bigkidz i am in hotel California for now..... seattle when I can travel safely, since you have the lovely 5a I will send them to you shipping gratis- just listen and enjoy :-) 
switching between two amplifiers; issues of power
Try Audio by Van Alstine 
15 ft XLR thoughts (BJC/Mogami etc)
15’ is a short run. The BJC are fine cables for the $ with quick shipping ( in normal times )enjoy !!! 
What are you streaming tonight?
Wax - Saint Cloud :-) Tidal 
What are you streaming tonight?
Uber what a nice diplomatic reply :-)I too have a map of the world from 1985, it seems to be missing things, millions of things..... alas  
To horn or not to horn
Hopefully nobody quits if things stay civil...while my modified Cornwall’s are gone to a buddy in the mountains, I have a bit of experience with horns and can appreciate what they get right , but I also own Vandersteen, Thiel, Apogee and Quads and... 
switching between two amplifiers; issues of power
Well, mr decibel is one who’s input I trust for sure. We don’t run an hour in the high nineties for many reasons... this isn’t a lecture but watch your ears !!!! Royals is a high power density track ( give me a bit and I will post the RTA of that ... 
Why no interest in reel to reel if you're looking for the ultimate sound?
@topoxforddoc beyond your interesting moniker here, a great post !!!! Lots of things to glean for sure, thanksjim 
Why no interest in reel to reel if you're looking for the ultimate sound?
Get a B-77 and an Opus 3 sampler and you will know :-)or a great DAC and serveror a superb TTenjoy all threepeace 
switching between two amplifiers; issues of power
The excellent and more powerful Job amp should be on your list IF your new amp does not meet expectations. We have one in the studio, it is rarely powered down. 
What is tour opinion on the Aesthetix Rhea signature and the Calypso signature
Loved your story about childhood audio and getting hooked ;-) keep chasing the Dream - I am sure this post will violate the King’s English a time or three. I care about content. I have an Aesthetix Pandora Signature DAC but I have spent countless ... 
Are manufacturer AC cables good enough?
@bdp24 someday, hopefully soon you can hear RV’s liquid cooled amp and speaker combination with speaker wire he helped design... ( credit to Dick Kleinfelter of PSE fame for detail design )they come with a gasp !!! Cold welded, molded locking powe...