tomic601
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| Vandersteen 7 mark ll or big Kef blades lets start with the basic...the spatial info ( what there is horizontal and vertical ) is already encoded in the source. the waveform is complex and includes both fundaments, harmonics and the time and phase information in the waveform.. IF you h... | |
| Where to Purchase New Tubes for Audio Research Preamp? Andy at Vintage tube for non Russian, RAM Tubes for the others...both of them have the best test gear on the planet and know how to run it..... | |
| Vandersteen 7 mark ll or big Kef blades @jetter yes and what if the performers were the Dead with 60’ high wall of sound ?????i do have some bootleg cassette from that era......will check after I build a 57’ tall stand for the KEF 105.2 I have lying around here...somewhere.....all good... | |
| Klipsch!. The worst speaker company, EVER? there were more choices than just Klipsch back in the day..many many McIntosh dealers also carried Bozakthe vaunted Concert Grand with a Mc275 could be magical in the room and next door....I know of this first hand circa 1965 with a Mc240 and B-30... | |
| Speakers BTW, i worked at a Sansui / Shahinian dealer late 70’s...yes we has other more high end gear....but the Shahinians may shock you for enjoyment.....especially w multitrack recordings of the day.....mixed with high eq, heavy hand on pan and a mostly... | |
| Speakers because of your Quad aspirations, i will veer from my very typical Vandersteen recommendation ( for great stereo, get 2C and up !!!! )but i will suggest some work for you.....try to find Shahinian Obelisk....buy a pair to start and add 2nd pair fo... | |
| Vandersteen 7 mark ll or big Kef blades speaking of music, just enjoyed 8:17 of Loggins/Messina - Same Old Wine at 39 volume on the ARC into the 1.2 KW a side 7’s w Vandersteen amps......holy cow......big fun.....also, so much for KEF dealer expertise......building a big speaker taller ... | |
| What are you streaming tonight? Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks - Where’s the Money $$$$$$$ | |
| What's your go-to cheapie cartridge? @viridian all that rain, cold rain has an upside......i rescuced a busted Sapphire recently....$2k...later..man i hope the Grado on it is worth a listen.....we shall see, she arrives from SOTA factory tommorow..what have you in the cast off bin s... | |
| How to select a good set of vacuum tubes? i use two battle proven experts who have a long standing reputation and technical expertise...Andy at Vintage Tube servicesandRoger at RAMtubes....not sure what could possibly pull me away from them...... | |
| What are you streaming tonight? @n80. right you are...got The Marcus King Band ( ST ) spinning from server, very tasty.....next upDamon Fowler... | |
| Vandersteen 7 mark ll or big Kef blades @dep14 There is a replacement in work for the 5a carbon - fall deliveryyes used Vandersteen with carbon are rare as hens teeth.....owning both 7 mk2 and TREO cti can tell you how special they are....enjoy the music, that is what it’s all about | |
| What are you streaming tonight? Jenny Lewis - Acid Tongue Jesse Sykes - Oh My Girl.....not sure where the server will take me next.... | |
| What are you streaming tonight? @uberwaltz and n80..... me also.....i spun it a few times on reciept.....also did you notice the massive SQ difference between sides.....i will let you decide which one has zip air and treble.....guess i wait to catch them live in May, they have n... | |
| Vandersteen 7 mark ll or big Kef blades looks like the 5a Carbon is now out of production....used would provide stellar value.... before buying Blades seek out used 5a Carbon or talk w dealers about what Vandersteen model ( forthcoming ) will replace it..Just my $ buck-fifty..Jim and Da... |