tpsonic
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| Entry level tube integrated to replace T-Amp? PrimaLuna Prologue 1/2 35W/40W. | |
| One amp, two sub cabinets, how to setup? Matchstikman, You might consider a second plate amp for the $145 that they cost. | |
| Contrast/compare 50W tube amps I listed minimum impedance for each speaker being used. I mich prefer the 88s,as opposed to either 34s/6550.The Prima Luna(kt-88) I currently use seems to better the AHT/VIVA set-up previously used. Any Transcendant "The Beast" owners/builder-DIYe... | |
| Contrast/compare 50W tube amps The EL-34 based amps are certainly sweet,but lack top-bottom extension.Though like the midrange. I am sorry to say that CJ gear has a signature and doesn't resolve down to the noise-floor.Have had their units in,while having equipment repaired.It ... | |
| Levinson 320S Phono Module vs. Klyne 7PX I think the Klyne phono stages were showing their age back in the mid 90s.I would pursue other stages. | |
| Contrast/compare 50W tube amps I have some issues with the Cary gear,would rather consider the VAC Renaissanceor PHI series. Same for the ARC and CJ,both have an identifiable signature on the music.Sorry -don't wish to offend! Thanks for the observations.The GM-70 and Quickies ... | |
| Contrast/compare 50W tube amps Thanks Boa2, I understand that Mike builds these as a "custom" product $5800).I don't suppose these come up for sale very often?? The 6-C33C-Bs were always one of my favorite tubes.Any exposure to them used in an OTL? | |
| Open Baffle Speakers Linkwitz-Riley Orions? The Peerless XLS drivers work well,as do the Dayton Infinite-Baffle series woofers.You need to watch the crossover points,to prevent driver over-excursion.Most drivers sound best without the box. | |
| Who can repair a C.E.C. TL-1X CD Transport? If Nick Gowan can't help,you might try Reference Audio Mods (AGon Username). | |
| Amp Stands? I have found the denser/harder materials (granite/stone/glass) to remove some tonal/harmonic color.Wood has always been my preference.Try the maple cutting boards available through TI MAXX.Relatively cheap to try .Sizes vary from store to store/we... | |
| Quicksilver Gold or Silver ? Silver oxides are conductive,I don't believe gold oxide is.From my experience,gold is more laid-back/warmer sounding. | |
| $1300 used amp to effortlessly drive VR4JR I second the Innersound ESL,but only in digital based systems.The magic isn't there with analog/Digital spectacular.You might consider the Symphonic Line RG-1 MKII/III. | |
| Which speaker binding posts? Cardas copper,unplated. | |
| Nottingham Spacedeck Set up? The pre and amplifier are both lacking in fullness and weight,possibly a cable change is in order, | |
| One amp, two sub cabinets, how to setup? The plate amp is a mono unit.After hooking up to the plate-amp,you will need to run the PlateAmp positive to the 1st sub positive+,then run a wire from the Negative on SUB to the POS on the 2nd sub.2nd sub Neg to the PlateAmp Neg.These plate amps ... |