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| PS AUDIO bhk pre-amp vs upper level reference pre-amps? In your system, you might like the BHK. I replaced an Ayre K-5xeMP with the BHK and it was a step up once I rolled in some NOS tubes. I replaced the BHK with an Art Audio Conductor. Note: The stock PSVanes are not ideal in the BHK. I found it... | |
| Isoacoustic puck mini's or orea bronze for 12 pound tube preamp I am an IsoAcoustics dealer and I use Orea bronze pucks in my speaker stands. Performance on the Minis va Oreas is going to be similar. IA big difference is largely in the finish. The Oreas I think are stainless steal and definitely look prettier ... | |
| Best speakers 5k 10 k NYAudio98 - if you are local in NYC (guessing from the name) I am in CT. I would be happy to try and arrange time for you to listen. | |
| How can Wilson Audio speakers sound that good if they are using OEM drivers? It’s the cabinet. They use excellent drivers but the cabinet makes a massive difference. By having such a well damped cabinet, they deliver an amazing sound. The molds for those cabinets are pricey which is why Wilson’s are soo expensive. With... | |
| Focal Electra BE series I have demo’d both in the same showroom along with the Sopras. Hands down, soundstage on the Kanta’s is superior to the Electra’s. Detail is roughly the same but if you are looking for something that is deeply immersive, the Electra is not the be... | |
| Ultimate Integrated amps Admittedly limited to 10w but the Art Audio Harmony Silver Integrated is pretty amazing with Western Electric 300B Tubes. Built around those tubes. it is a really special 300B. | |
| most realistic sound from a stand mount Loudspeaker active or passive Kaiser Chiara - they are viciously expensive (like $22K) but are the standard by which stand mounts should be measured. One othe best speakers I have ever heard.@bsmg I was unclear. The incremental surface area is in the sandwich material. So... | |
| What are the current "speaker trends" in your opinions? - Active speakers are hot - beryllium tweeters- coaxial drivers- Tons of detail at the expense of being fatiguing. I think because there are several very popular speakers that sell bright speakers that expose a lot of detail, everyone is tuning t... | |
| most realistic sound from a stand mount Loudspeaker active or passive @bsmg Why Carbon Fiber? It does make a difference. The best way to reduce cabinet resonances which act on the driver is to have an ultra strong and rigid cabinet. Carbon Fiber strong and rigid. Additionally, the core has a lot of surface area... | |
| most realistic sound from a stand mount Loudspeaker active or passive @prof I am far from the only company on here that hypes their own products. That being said, I loathe doing it and look forward to the day when I don’t need to make direct efforts like these and advertising, PR and reviews will do the work for me.... | |
| Best Tubes on Market today? For your budget, PSVane is going to be the best. Sophia’s (TJ fullmusic) and KRs are both significantly more than what you are planning to spend. Additionally, KRs don’t work in every amp.PSVane’s premium tubes only can be purchased from them. ... | |
| Audion Silver Night 300b 20th Anniversary I agree with the above that a tube swap may not resolve your issue but if you want to improve detail, even at the low end a mesh tube might work. Generally, I find mesh plates are more detailed tubes. The issue is, flabby bass is more reflective ... | |
| Any monitors clearly better than Pulsars? I am using an asymmetrical crossover with the 7” driver. The tweeter is second order and the driver is third order to help minimize cone break-up. Bass response at normal listening level appears to be crisp and precise down to the 40hz range. I... | |
| Best speakers 5k 10 k At $5k. - Verdant Audio Nightshade 1. At $7K - Verdant Audio Blackthorn 1pricey for smallish monitors but to quote a reviewer from AXPONA, these are “little speakers that deliver big sound”My speakers, I know so am biased but I have competitive ... | |
| I gre out of Be Tweeters Agree!!!! Initially I was in love with a couple speakers that had BE tweeters and was chomping at the bit to get my hands on a particular brands. Then I spent more time with them. With a couple exceptions/implementations I find beryllium tweet... |