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| Thought on OTL tube amps Maybe the acronym OTL should be changed as applied to David Berning's ZOTL amplifiers as the original ILOT design, iron less output transformer.It never ceases to amaze how this topic is continually debated after all these years. Al you REALLY nee... | |
| Reference 3A DECapo "BE" spk a major upgrade?? Sunnyjim I would only say this, first off I've never heard the Decapo i's so can offer no opinion. Second I have read pros and cons for the BE over the original tweeter. So you are probably going to get many different opinions and different conclu... | |
| What is a high end stereo SUPPOSED to sound like? Ideally a high end stereo should sound so musically natural and complete that one stops thinking about the next upgrade and just enjoys the music. A musically natural and completely satisfying system should allow the listener to enjoy the lousy re... | |
| Free $3K preamp to lucky listener who names it Congradulations to the winner and Backert Labs for coming up with a great marketing idea to gain exposure to their new pre-amp. Many it seems have become aware of this product that otherwise may not have been paying attention. I wish Backert Labs ... | |
| Most achingly-beautiful music First time I heard it Al from a movie score no less. I agree it is a great interpretation of that song, thanks for the link! | |
| Repair or mod CJ PV-12? Ahhhh, neutral, whatever it means as if to say that it is somehow right. The best audio is not "neutral" it is what serves the music in a manner that engages the listener in the performance. If that doesn't happen then neutrality or, another nebul... | |
| Repair or mod CJ PV-12? Hi OrpheusDon't know the current status of your transformer dilemma and your decision on what to do. To followup I recently received my upgraded PV9 from Bill Thalmann. No fears with having him do the work and that I can say without reservation. T... | |
| Most achingly-beautiful music Speaking of the Beach Boys, I've been on a recent binge of their music. Three of their pre Pet Sounds albums contained several really good examples of the progression of their harmonies and Brian's music chops, a real step up from the early Chuck ... | |
| Theres a firesale of the Modwrights oppo 105 units Freedman if you're thinking of getting a modded Oppo I would seriously consider one of those used Modwrights. With that many available you are in a good position to negotiate a good deal. Believe me, the Modwright OPPOs are superb units but as not... | |
| Recommend A More Dynamic Monitor Than Harbeth C7 I would also consider the Ref 3a Decapo BE. They ARE in line with what you describe you are looking for. | |
| Repair or mod CJ PV-12? Orpheus with all due respect to Rok2id what he probably MEANT was the HK Citation II amp and maybe several of the highly prized Marantz of ancient lore that are still highly sought after. Legends never die but they can take on a new face totally u... | |
| Repair or mod CJ PV-12? All good points Detredwings, I agree. It is why I decided to go with Bill who completely understands my goals and is going along the lines you described along with a few other things that should enhance performance in the areas I felt lacking with... | |
| Repair or mod CJ PV-12? I picked up a PV9a recently for a quite reasonable cost and after much research and several phone calls decided to send it to Bill Thalmann of Sound Technologies in Virginia. He was the number 3 guy, technical director at CJ from their inception i... | |
| What is your favorite 1 hit wonder from the 70's? I agree, "Afternoon Delight" would be right up there with "Feelings" by Morris Alpert. It has that melancholy feel found throughout Brazilian music that I didn't have a clue about until I married a Brazilian woman and really discovered after the m... | |
| In Memoriam: Bobby Palkovich of Merlin Music I am emphathetic to the concerns of Redfan, Ssandl1 and Bluebull. This is a very sensitive area in light of what has happened but in NO way do I think that these gentlemen are unreasonable in their concerns. The timing of their comments, well, we ... |