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| Are NHT VT2.4's harsh, or is it just me? CarlabaraI lived with the 2.5i for a few years and while they were quite accomodating to better gear, I still had a difficult time really getting into the music with them on a long term basis. They require good amplification and lots of it and of ... | |
| Your ONE all time favorite love song? I'll tell ya, Buddy Holly's "True Love Ways" is really a quite simple, beautiful love song, and that blusy sax solo really sets the mood. It's tough to name just one, just another that hasn't but should be mentioned especially knowing you're a Bud... | |
| Which components knocked you out on first listen? The answer to this question would go back to my first exposure to a "high end" system.Vandersteen 2C speakersARC M100 ampsARC SP-10Mk2 pre-ampSota Star Sapphire tt with SME Mk 5 arm and Koetsu cartridgeRecording Earl Wild and Boston Pops "Rhapsody... | |
| Merlin Speaker Placement I have mine out about 32" from the back wall and about 4.5' from any side wall. It would be more if I had the space. Too close and you'll lose bass definition. I toe them in per the manufacturer's recommendation, a bit less than 10 degrees, althou... | |
| What's the best isolation system? "The Sistrum racks are really quite awful... bright and hashy and not mention UGLY." You might want to try a different approach to realize credibility of your comments, just something to think about Chelillingworth. Something like "I tried the sis... | |
| Tube Pre-Amp Upgrade Advice for Young Audiophile Squiddy, so far as ARC goes, look for an SP-6 or an SP-8 600-900 used. For a bit more, which may be out of your budget but you can still find older ones at 1100-1200 used, don't rule out the CAT. Any of their models are great full function pre-amp... | |
| Amps get all the thunder, what about preamps? I also concur with Bob Bundas with the pre being the most important link in the chain. Brian, the CAT doesn't have a remote. With the Supratek it is optional. As to which is better, I'll let you know in a few months when I receive my Supratek "Sar... | |
| high-end vs. ultra high-end amplifiers I'm with Twl, just check out the Berning zh270 for a real world example of how good it can get for less. | |
| Where are you at on the curve?... I agree with so much of what is important to you Judit, instrumental timbre being natural, first and foremost towards realizing long term musical satisfaction. Beyond that there is recreation when walls really do dissappear and you are there. A sm... | |
| Where are you at on the curve?... I'm with Subaruguru, go to a concert and realize how far off the illusion really is. The answer is when the performer(s) venue and room become one and there are no electronics or transducers evident to remind you. This is the reason we keep on sea... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century NathanSince you are starting from scratch, the pre-amp would probably be the first place to start. As TWL notes and I would agree, if you are considering the Berning make sure you match it with a friendly load, 8 ohms. The Merlin/Berning synergy i... | |
| Opinions on why this system is uninvolving jeez tuna, you give this great synopsis and then your PS, How disheartening. It seems to me that Duke has nailed things down quite well. You are going from a warm system to ultra high resolution that presents greater challenges in matching ancilla... | |
| ONE shot to show off your System's Stuff Vinyl 45 -St James Infirmiry, but Mike already mentions it, so real! I can't agree more. CD - "Fatha" Earl Fatha Hines. Incredible direct to disc recording and performance by the jazz legend, his last recording at age 78. Gotta get the vinyl. | |
| MIT Love 'em or Hate 'em Well Uncle, we're certainly in agreement on electronics and speakers!Aloha | |
| MIT Love 'em or Hate 'em Uncle, you are entitled to your perception and your comments and your preconceived ideas about how things oughta be, after all, everyone is. And as to what is in the boxes, it really doesn't matter, only the music does and that is the REAL point. ... |