trelja
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| Tube vs Solid State - Comparable Output? In regards to the ability to deliver current into a low impedence, that is THE weakpoint of a tube amp. Classic(not usually in the real world) solid state amps doubles power as the impedence is halved(that 200W could act like a 400W amp). A tube a... | |
| Tube integrated for B&W Silver signature Forget Jolida, your speakers are way out of that league(backing up Avguygeorge completely). You seem steadfast on the 3K limit. I own the Jadis Orchestra Reference, so of course that serves as the ultimate recommendation. I also concur with Avguyg... | |
| Info on LFD Mistral...? Dragon, I would not get my hopes up in terms of this sounding as good as an SET. But, from the Stereophile review by Sam Tellig, he liked it quite a bit. It is a very simple design, which often is a great sign. I don't believe they have much US pr... | |
| Integrated Amps vs. Separates. I don't think anyone(at least on this end) is getting excited or offended. I could care less if someone disagrees with me or not. I don't take these discussions personally. It is all about personal pleasure, and my tates will be different than ano... | |
| What's most important? Robert K, you are correct about the room/speaker interface. The more I think about it, the more I have to give you your due. The system is NOTHING if the speakers don't: A)mate well with the room & B)aren't positioned correctly. In fact, some ... | |
| What's most important? Amen, Sam. Some of the most listenable systems I have been around featured nothing more than a nice CD player, an EL34 based integrated tube amp, modestly priced cables, and pair of easy to drive, fabric domed tweeter speakers. | |
| Will I blow up my tweeters by bi-wiring? This is part of the design of these speakers. There will be no problems. Paul S. Barton(PSB) is one of THE best speaker designers. He covers all his bases. He would not provide the ability to bi - wire if there was any possibility for problems. I ... | |
| BI-AMPING I agree with Onhwy61 and Tml2. Since the mid 90s, a new(actually old) breed of speaker has emerged. Coming from companies like Coincident, Meadowlark, Silverline, Soliquy, etc. These speakers, while appearing status quo on the outside, are actuall... | |
| The best and worst Audiogon poster's Carl, you are correct in much of what you say. However, let me add that this is so only in the Northeast urban corridor from nothern New Jersey to New Hampshire. In the rest of the Northeast, things are wonderful. I live in the Philadelphia suburb... | |
| Integrated Amps vs. Separates. Jules, you sure are generalizing in this area. I have found most of the better tubed integrated I have heard(AR, Bel Canto, Bryston, CJ, Cary, Classe, Electrocompaniet, Jadis, MF, Rowland, VAC, YBA, etc.) to not be compromised in terms of soundsta... | |
| Cable advice Ditto on the PBJ sentiments. They are excellent cables, can be a bit too forward for some. But very in line with what cables "should" cost. They came "before the dark times...". Good with Vandersteens, they won't sound so bright in this system. Fo... | |
| home made speaker cable vs. the big boys Bob Ludwig is THE Moses of record production. Most of the others are the of Norm Peterson ilk. It would be nice if musicians and record producers were also audiophiles, but it usually doesn't happen. I have converted many a music person(usually on... | |
| Talon Loudspeakers Carl, if you have any great need to be underwhelmed, then go listen to Legacy speakers. Any of the lot. In my area, they have "group" auditions every year. I usually go to keep up with their products, meet other area audiophiles(and because they h... | |
| I'm thinking of a Bottlehead 2A3 kit. 2A3 amps are my favorite at this time. Not the best overall in all situations, but my favorite. How much are the Bottleheads going for? I found a guy who seems to make FABULOUS 2A3 monoblocks(and the MOST beautiful amps, too) for $1250, assembled.... | |
| home made speaker cable vs. the big boys I know a lot of people(musicians and recording personnel) who work at a few VERY high profile recording studios. Two of the more famous ones are RuffHouse Records(a truckload of Grammys in the past five years) and Riversound Studios(owned by Donal... |