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| Want more high frequency extension Matty, the Green Mountain speakers are definitely NOT the problem. While I wouldn't call them bright, the word "engaging" comes to mind. Also, zero feedback tube amp are more forward than those with feedback, in my experience. The differences are ... | |
| Sony SCD-C555ES or Sony SCD-c222ES Ditto, Dragonhorns | |
| tube amp shoot-out Some amps you should consider:Air Tight - usedAtma Sphere M60 MKII.2 monoblocksBAT VK60 - usedCary V12Granite 860.1 monoblocksJadis DA5 - usedJadis JA30 monoblocks - usedI am quite confident all will thoroughly outclass what you have described. | |
| Want more high frequency extension Well, I guess I agree with Tvad, I would switch out the Bugle Boys first. It's cheap, and while they provide a smooth sound, they aren't very extended on either end of the spectrum.However, I suspect you still may not be satisfied. Can you please ... | |
| HE2004 in San Francisco this year According to Sam Tellig's current column in Stereophile, Mike Creek and Roy Hall will be unveiling a much more upmarket line of Creek gear. Should be quite interesting, I know I am curious to see what Mike comes up with. | |
| Trelja's new tube amplifiers - Granite 860.1 Spencer, this is going to be one serious Audiogoner/PAAG gathering at Mark's on Saturday. We'll also have Joe(Slipknot1) and the doctor(mechans) in attendance.Eagle, I am currently using Valvo 7308(E188CC) tubes in the Granite. I should try the JA... | |
| Trelja's new tube amplifiers - Granite 860.1 Swampwalker, you are DEFINITELY taking your system upwards. My friend with the Merlins and Berning was the impetus for improving my system. I had been drifting along, ho hum, until I happened upon probably the finest audio system I have come acros... | |
| Trelja's new tube amplifiers - Granite 860.1 Thanks Swampwalker. I will definitely keep everyone in the loop as to how the Granites do with the Merlins.It should be an interesting thing, as the owner currently uses a Berning amp, which put out the kind of sound that IMMEDIATELY reminded me o... | |
| Mods to Apogee Scintillas? Thanks for the information, guys! Sorry I was a bit slow to respond, I just got back from a long weekend vacation.I am going to look into these Apogees, and hope the guys who are selling them can arrange for me to hear them in addition to seeing t... | |
| Trelja's new tube amplifiers - Granite 860.1 Congratulations, Nick!PLEASE let us know your impressions of the Granites when you get them. Of course, they will need some break - in, unless they were demos. Also, make sure you A/B them with and without the preamp(heck of a preamp you have on t... | |
| Mods to Apogee Scintillas? Are any of you on the East Coast? I could probably give a listen to the pair this gentleman has(forget which), as he has an absolute warehouse full of great equipment. As he was running down expensive stuff, he mentioned that he has a tremendous p... | |
| Trelja's new tube amplifiers - Granite 860.1 One thing you are oh so right about Fatparrot that I forgot to mention are your last comments regarding music versus gear.The weekend before last I was around a bunch of audiophiles. One particular guy was there who ALWAYS goes on about technical ... | |
| Mods to Apogee Scintillas? Hmm, I have always been more than a little curious about Apogees, but have not heard a pair in at least 10 years.The opportunity to have a good, inexpensive amp to drive them without melting or blowing up entices me. Thanks for the information guy... | |
| Trelja's new tube amplifiers - Granite 860.1 Fatparrot, it seems we more or less agree! Yes, thank you for mentioning the word "affordable" when bringing up Ralph's AtmaSphere amps. The older version got to be $4650, and the new MKII.3 are something like $5150 - please correct me if I am wro... | |
| Trelja's new tube amplifiers - Granite 860.1 I think that what you present is definitely valid, Fatparrot. I currently also have a pair of AtmaSphere M60 MKII.2 OTL monoblocks, and they are QUITE special. Anyone been around them knows what kind of sound they can produce. In addition, I can n... |